Social Services

For income supports, social assistance, health benefits, housing services, child benefits, financial assistance, family support and other programs, please contact Bruce County Human Services.

Phone: 519-881-0431

Children's Services: childcare@brucecounty.on.ca

Housing Facilities: fban@brucecounty.on.ca

Housing Services: TDickson@brucecounty.on.ca

Income and Employment Supports: CMeili@brucecounty.on.ca

The YMCA offers employment services, housing services, health and fitness opportunities, community justice assistance, child welfare transition assistance, child care facilities and camps.

Health, Fitness and Aquatics- 519-376-0484 osgb.member@osgb.ymca.ca

Child Care- 519- 376-0484 ext 205 childcare.admin@osgb.ymca.ca

Employment Services- 519-371-9222 employment@osgb.ymca.ca

The Women's Centre Grey Bruce is a safe place for women and children. They provide accessible and compassionate support services.

Crisis Help Line: 519-371-1600 or 1-800-265-3722

2048 A 9^th Ave East, Owen Sound

Safe ‘n Sound offers emergency housing, phone support line, a drop in facility that includes showers, laundry, lunch, computer and a phone, harm reduction programs, GB Works Needle Syringe Program, a foot care clinic and hair care.

Phone: 519-470-7233

310 8^th Street E, Owen Sound

Kid's Help Phone offers counseling and information to young people through the phone, texting, mobile app or website. This service is completely confidential.

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: CONNECT to 686868

The Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce offers a drop-in clinic, employment services, an identification clinic, leisure links, a men's program, partner assault response, court support services, urgent response team, addiction services and drug and alcohol counseling for youth, among other services.

The Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership strives to build stronger communities through awareness, outreach, inclusion, and equity to ensure immigrants and newcomers become welcome neighbours throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.

Welcome Package- Welcome to the supportive community of Arran-Elderslie

Welcome Package- مرحبًا بكم في المجتمع الداعم لـ Arran-Elderslie

Welcome Package- Bienvenue dans la communauté de soutien de Arran-Elderslie

More languages coming soon.

Wes for Youth provides online counseling services for youth.

Chesley Salvation Army Food Bank- Chesley Baptist Church

58 1^st Ave N

Available by appointment by calling 519-364- 3450

Paisley and Community Food Bank- Immanuel Evangelical Missionary Church

307 Balaklava St.

Available by appointment by calling 519-353-5270

Tara Area Food Bank- Christ Anglican Church

56 Bruce Road 17

Phone: 226-568-3092

VPI Working Solutions offers job searching services and training.

Phone: 905-624-3353

Toll-free: 1-888-336-9500

Email info@vpi-inc.com

The United Way Grey Bruce offers programs for those in poverty. They offer school supplies for children, funds for low income families to assist with high utility costs and a financial literacy program.

380 9^th St E, Owen Sound

Phone: 519-376-1560

Toll Free- 1-800-794-1728

There are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Paisley and Tara.

The Chesley Community Church has 'Path of Recovery' meetings for those that would like a safe space to talk.

Chesley Community Church 307 1^st Ave N

Phone: 519-363-5709

Email chesleycommchurch@gmail.com

If you have concerns for a child in danger, call 519-371-4453 immediately.

Bruce Grey Child and Family Services works to ensure the safety of children.

Non-emergency phone: 519 371-4453

Toll free: 1-855-322-4453

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grey Bruce offers mentoring services to youth in Grey Bruce, including Arran-Elderslie. You can visit their website for more information about their services and events.