There are many social services available for residents in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The Bruce & Grey Community Information website outlines a complete list of services available. You can also call 211 for information on social services. If you are in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Bruce County |
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 |
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce |
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 |
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 9th Ave East, Owen Sound |
Safe n' 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 8th Street E, Owen Sound |
Kids Help Phone |
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 |
Grey Bruce Mental Health |
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. |
Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership |
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 |
Wes for Youth provides online counseling services for youth. |
Food Banks |
Chesley Salvation Army Food Bank- Chesley Baptist Church 58 1st 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 |
VPI Working Solutions offers job searching services and training. Phone: 905-624-3353 Toll-free: 1-888-336-9500 Email info@vpi-inc.com |
United Way |
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 9th St E, Owen Sound Phone: 519-376-1560 Toll Free- 1-800-794-1728 |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
There are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Paisley and Tara. |
Path of Recovery Chesley |
The Chesley Community Church has Path of Recovery meetings for those that would like a safe space to talk. Chesley Community Church 307 1st Ave N Phone: 519-363-5709 Email chesleycommchurch@gmail.com |
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services |
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 |
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. |
Pregnancy Crisis Centre |
The Grey Bruce Pregnancy Centre offers support for those facing an unplanned pregnancy. 259 10th Street E, Owen Sound Phone: 519-371-2004 After hours helpline: 519-375-7540 |