Tools and Resources

Additional resources that can help you

Here 24/7

Here 24/7 is a front door to the addictions, mental health, and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington.

If you have any concerns, we hope you’ll get in touch.

  • 1-844-437-3247
  • Mental health and crisis support line 

First Connect

At Argus, our goal with homelessness prevention and shelter diversion, is to end or prevent a person from becoming homeless within 6 hours of their call to us. If we can’t prevent their homeless experience, we will help them explore safe, temporary accommodation and provide them with the resources to support permanent housing.

  • 519-624-9133
  • Helps in connecting to emergency shelter in the region

Camino

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health is dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities as they work to strengthen their mental health and wellbeing.

  • 519-743-6333
  • Provides a range of counselling and mental health resources
  • Drop-in Counselling
    • Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm
    • Fri 9am-3pm
  • Sliding scale based off income

Shalom Counselling Services

Shalom Counselling Services provides inclusive and accessible counselling services, supporting people to grow towards Peace and Wholeness.

  • 519-886-9690
  • Individual and group counselling
  • Available faith focused counselling and support
  • Sliding scale based on income

Porchlight

Porchlight provides a safe space where counselling and addictions services support the emotional well-being of people in Cambridge and North Dumfries.

  • 519-621-5090
  • Sliding scale based off income

The Food Bank - Waterloo Region

At The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, we don’t hand out food directly from our location. Instead, we operate as a distribution centre and provide support to the Community Food Assistance Network. Our job is to acquire essential food items, fill orders, and deliver fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food to organizations across Waterloo region that help those in need.

  • Centralized Food Assistance Outreach Line
      • 519-743-5576 ext. 340

Cambridge Food Bank

  • 54 Ainslie St, Cambridge
  • 519-622-6550

Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention

Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

  • For 24/7 crisis support, call Here 24/7 at 844-437-3247

Men&

Free tools for men and the people who support them. A wide range of toolkits/guides for managing conflict, depression, anxiety, etc.

  • Get Help: 1-833-327-MENS (6367)

Client Testimonial

"I’m really happy to know there’s a program like this to help men in difficult relationships. My counsellor has been very supportive to me, offering me many different ways to approach situations, to be honest with myself, and open with friends and family regarding my life. Very happy with this supportive tool. Thank you."