Inn of the Good Shepherd
115 John Street, Sarnia ON
Contact:
· 519 344-1746 - Administration /Homelessness
· 519 344-1777 - Soup Kitchen and Food Bank
· 519 344-1679 - The Good Shepherd's Lodge - Emergency Shelter-Transitional Shelter
Homelessness Program
Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm
· Rent/Utility Bank (by appointment)
· Emergency Shelter - The Good Shepherds Lodge
Food Bank
Monday - Friday 9:30 - 11:30am
What you need to do:
· To register and receive a food bank card you will need to provide identification for yourself and family members, rent receipt and income verification
· If already registered then you just need to provide your food bank card
What they will do for you:
· You will be able to select your own food items. Quantity is based on the size of the family.
· You can access the food bank every 21 days
Soup Kitchen
Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 4:30 - 5:30pm
· A hot meal is served 365 days a year.
What you need to do:
· Just show up during meal time hours
Genesis
Tuesdays: 12:00 - 3:00pm
· A free "store" with clothing and small household items
The Haven
444 Kathleen Street, Sarnia ON
519 336-5941
· Emergency shelter for youth 16-21 years of age
Salvation Army
970 Confederation Street, Sarnia ON
519 344-1142
Monday: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - noon; 1:00 - 4:00pm
What you need to do:
· Bring identification
· Bring a rent or mortgage receipt and any hydro or gas receipt to show that you have paid your rent, hydro or gas
· A food bank card if applicable
What they will do for you:
· Put your name in their computer
· Give you pre selected food for your needs now
· Help with rent, utility bills and prescription medications
*Note: After you use their services, they ask that you wait 6 weeks before coming in again
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Contact you're nearest Catholic Church or the St. Vincent de Paul store
519 337-7089
What you need to do:
· Once the church is approached, they contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society
· A member of the society will visit you to see what you need from them
What they will do for you:
· They will give you food products to help you now and food vouchers so that you can get some food later
· Will assist with furniture, beds, etc
*You don't need to be Catholic or Christian for this group to assist you
NeighbourLink
519 336-5465
September to June: Tuesday - Friday; 9:00am - noon
July and August: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am - noon
What you need to do:
· Call during office hours or leave a message any time and volunteers will return your call when they open
What they will do for you:
· Many churches in sarnia refer callers to NeighbourLink and volunteers from those churches assist with a variety of community needs
· Will firstly refer callers to existing agencies, if you qualify there
· Will contact churches who are equipped with food assistance as needed
*NeighbourLink is not an emergency service and requires one to two weeks notice to arrange services
Other Food Banks
Community Legal Assistance Sarnia (CLAS)
201 N. Front Street, Sarnia ON
519 332-8055
Social Services
Ontario Works 519 344-2062
Ontario Disability Support Program 519 337-3735
The County of Lambton Housing Services
Community Support Worker - 519 344-2062 ext 2174
Housing Supports and referrals to assist individuals to maintain their housing and prevent eviction.
Trustee for Financial Management Assistance
The Family Counselling Centre
1086 Modeland Road, Sarnia ON
519 336-0120
Union Gas Winter Warmth Program
The Salvation Army
519 344-1142
Eviction Assistance
Community Legal Assistance Sarnia (CLAS)
201 Front St N., Sarnia, ON
519 332-8055
Landlord and Tenant Board
1-888-332-3234
Bluewater Power - Low Income Emergency Assistance Program (LEAP)
To qualify for this program please contact the following agencies:
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The Inn of the Good Shepherd 519 344-1746 ext 301
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The Salvation Army 519 344-1142
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St. Vincent de Paul 519 337-1058
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Ontario Works 519-344-2062
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Ontario Disability Support Program 519 337-3735
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MPP Bob Bailey 519 337-0051
For payment and to arrange an arrears management program contact the Bluewater Power Credit Department at 519 337-8201 or www.bluewaterpower.com or email emailus@bluewaterpower.com.
Hydro One
To qualify, please contact their toll free number for initial intake and referral to a local agency
1-855-487-5327.
Other Emergency Shelter Services and Crisis Assistance
24 hour Crisis Line (519) 336-5200 or Toll free 1-800-265-1412
Trained counsellors provide support, information, and advocacy to women experiencing abuse. Women’s Interval Home staff receive specialized training in order to assist women with their housing, legal, financial, and safety planning needs. Confidential, non-judgmental counselling is provided to residential and non-residential clients at no charge..
Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton
519 344-8861 ext 5238; 1-888-281-.3665 ext 5238
Victim Services of Sarnia Lambton, Inc. is a non-profit community based organization working in co-operation with local emergency service providers and other related community services to meet the short-term needs of victims of crime and tragic circumstances by providing emotional support, practical assistance and referrals to community resources.
Sarnia Lambton Children's Aid Society
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected phone 1-519-336-0623. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ontario's 53 Children's Aid Societies (CASs) are not-for-profit agencies that protects children from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect.
Sarnia-Lambton Committee Against Trafficking of Women and Children
The Committee Against Trafficking of Women and Children is comprised of individuals and organizations concerned with and working to address the problem of human trafficking in Sarnia-Lambton. The Committee works to increase public awareness of the issue locally and is in the midst of coordinating the development of a community-wide protocol for supporting and assisting victims of human trafficking in Sarnia-Lambton.
The committee meets monthly. If you are interested in joining or would like further information, please contact sarniaagainsthumantrafficking@gmail.com.
Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton
Sexual assault is any unwanted act of a sexual nature. It is a crime in Canada, even if it occurs in a marriage or dating relationship. Since 1982, the Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton has been providing a full-range of services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse including a 24 hour crisis line, individual and group counselling, outreach programming, advocacy, public education and training.
For more information, please visit www.sexualassaultsarnia.on.ca or call their office line at 519-337-3154. 24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-337-3320