Drop In Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1686 | Last Modified: 14 Mar 2016 | Last Full Update: 14 Mar 2016 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Union Gas Winter Warmth ; Welcome In Drop In Corporation |
| Office Phone | 519-837-0080 |
| Website | www.ibvm.ca/works/justice/welcome-drop-in |
| Primary Contact | Sister Christine Leyser |
| Alternate Contact | Melissa Holland, Utilities Assistance |
| Primary Executive | Gail Hoekstra, Executive Director |
| Site Location | Guelph-Downtown |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Gordon St and Nottingham St |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Provides food, shelter and basic necessities of life for socially disadvantaged individuals. |
| Description (Service) | Low cost meals, friendship, support and guidance on a drop-in basis * serves two meals a day (light breakfast and snacks) Services include: * emergency assistance with transportation costs and baby needs * access to social services - outreach workers from the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, Guelph Community Health Centre * assistance with foot and hair care needs * emergency shelters (for women and children, men) by referral from the Drop In Centre * long-term supportive housing * Last Months Rent Fund assists individuals to obtain housing by providing financial assistance required for last month's rent deposit and / or HALF of required hydro deposit The Drop In Centre will phone landlords and other services to advocate for individuals requiring housing support or assistance with utilities. |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 5 am-2:30 pm * office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3 pm |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Individuals in need of guidance and support services due to issues of mental illness, isolation and economic marginalization |
| Application | Call or visit centre for assistance |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1983 |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations ; United Way |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Drop In Centres ; Housing Expense Assistance ; Street Outreach Programs ; Transportation Expense Assistance |
