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 |
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 |
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 |