This section is a compilation of organizations and associations some of which
are not for profit that can help people with an array of different issues ranging
from mental health to support programs for people with terminal illnesses.
| Alcoholics Anonymous |
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org |
Box 23013 RPO Root Plaza
Guelph, ON
N1H 8H9
(519) 836-1522 |
Holds meetings to assist persons dealing with alcoholism. Provides support
to family and friends as well. |
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| Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington |
www.alzheimer.guelph.org |
111 Macdonell St.
Guelph, ON
N1H 2Z7
(519) 836-7672 |
Provides training to volunteers for in-home companions to give primary care
givers relief. Offers other resources and services to families coping with Alzheimer's
Disease. |
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| ARC Industries Adult Training Centre |
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8 Royal Rd.
Guelph, ON
N1H 1G3
(519) 824-7147 |
Provides rehabilitation services to adults suffering from mental disorders
in non-vocational and volunteer placements. |
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| Canadian Cancer Society |
www.cancer.ca |
4-214 Speedvale Ave. W.
Guelph, ON
N1H 1C4
(519) 824-4261 |
Provides information, support and resources to patients with cancer, their
family and friends. |
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| Canadian Diabetes Association |
www.diabetes.ca |
14 Ervin St. Suite 1
Kitchener, ON
N2H 1K8
(519) 837-9455 |
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| Canadian Liver Foundation |
www.liver.ca |
146 Wyndham St. N.
Guelph, ON
N1H 4E8
(519) 821-1681 |
Provides research, education and patient support. Pamphlets and online resources
available. |
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| Development Services & Special Needs Childcare |
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409 Woolwich St.
Guelph, ON
N1H 3X2
(519) 824-4015 |
Provides support services to families with developmentally challenged children.
Please inquire about individual services. Fees may apply. Please inquire when
booking an appointment. |
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| Diabetes-Guide.org Web Site |
www.diabetes-guide.org |
P.O. Box 3095
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 949-4503 |
On-line resource offering extensive information about diabetes and treatments to help you manage your diabetic symptoms effectively. |
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| Dufferin Child and Family Services |
www.dcafs.on.ca |
50 Fourth Ave.
Orangeville, ON
L9W 4P1
(519) 941-1530 |
Offers child protection services, children's mental health services and
developmental support services. |
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| Dufferin Counselling Services |
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714064 1 Line EHS
Orangeville, ON
(519) 941-7817
Fax (519) 941-5458 |
Provides counselling by certified counsellors to individuals, couples and
families. Please inquire about fees. |
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| Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County |
www.fcsguelphwellington.org |
131 Fredrick St. W.
Arthur, ON
N0G 1A0
(519) 848-3790 |
Provides free protection services to children. Staff counsellors are trained
social workers. Conducts investigations into complaints of child abuse. |
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| Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County |
www.fcsguelphwellington.org |
55 Delhi St.
Guelph, ON
N1E 4J3
(519) 824-2410
Fax (519) 863-9628 |
Providing free protection services to children. |
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| Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County |
www.fcsguelphwellington.org |
58 Dawson Rd.
Guelph, ON
N1H 1A8
(519) 766-4537 |
Providing free protection services to children. |
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| Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County |
www.fcsguelphwellington.org |
500 White's Rd.
Harriston, ON
N0G 1Z0
(519) 343-2038 |
Provides free protection services to children. Staff counsellors are trained
social workers. Conducts investigations into complaints of child abuse. |
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| Family Counselling & Support Services Credit and Debt Counselling |
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409 Woolwich St.
Guelph, ON
N1H 3X2
(519) 824-2431 |
Provides individual, marriage, credit and debt counselling services. On-going
support groups for non-violence and anger management. Fees may apply. Please
inquire at the time of appointment scheduling. |
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| Guelph Services for the Physically Disabled |
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87 Neeve St.
Guelph, ON
N1E 5R9
(519) 824-1711
Fax (519) 824-3431 |
Provides apartment program with assisted living and rent geared to income.
Offers attendant care at no cost. |
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| Guelph Services for Person's with Disabilities |
www.gspd.org |
238 Willow Rd.
Guelph, ON
N1H 7C6
(519) 836-1812 |
Provides apartment program with assisted living and rent geared to income.
Offers attendant care at no cost. |
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| Guelph Wellington Association of Community Living |
www.gwacl.on.ca |
465 St. Patrick St. W.
Fergus, ON
N1M 1N1
(519) 787-1539
(519) 787 2705
if other is busy |
Assists adults with learning and developmental problems to acquire life
and job skills. Referral required, no fees apply. |
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| Guelph Wellington Association of Community Living Administration Office |
www.gwacl.on.ca |
87 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph, ON
N1H 6S4
(519) 824-2460
(519) 836-7600
if other is busy |
Assists adults with learning and developmental problems to acquire life
and job skills. Referral required, no fees apply. |
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| Guelph Wellington Association for Community Living |
www.gwacl.on.ca |
94b Elora St.
Harriston, ON
N0G 1Z0
(519) 338-2659 |
Assists adults with learning and developmental problems to acquire life
and job skills. Referral required, no costs apply. |
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| Guelph Wellington Association for Community Living |
www.gwacl.on.ca |
135 Fergus St.
Mount Forest, ON
N0G 1Z0
(519) 323-4050 |
Assists adults with learning and developmental problems to acquire life
and job skills. Referral required, no costs apply. |
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| Headwaters Hospital |
www.headwatershealth.ca |
100 Rolling Hills Dr.
Orangeville, ON
L9W 4X9
(519) 941-2410 |
Provides information on diabetes and offers blood glucose monitoring. |
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| Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario |
www.heartandstroke.ca |
204-21 Surrey St. W.,
Guelph, ON
N1H 3R3
(519) 837-4858
Fax (519) 837-9209 |
Community based volunteer organization dedicated to reducing premature death
from heart disease and stroke. Fundraises for research and education. Pamphlets
and services are available at no charge. Workplace presentations on the following
topics can be booked: Heart Disease and Stroke Signs and Symptoms Physical Activity
Stress Management and more. |
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| Hospice Wellington |
www.hospicewellington.org |
45 Speedvale Ave E.
Guelph, ON
N1H 1J2
(519) 836-3921 |
Long -term care (palliative) and bereavement support for family and friends
of terminally ill patients. Please inquire about support groups. |
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| Lung Association Wellington County |
www.on.lung.ca |
317 Speedvale Ave. E.,
Guelph, ON
N1E 1N3
(519) 822-7739 |
The Lung Association is able to provide, information and patient support
programs. No charge. |
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| Rural Women's Shelter Program |
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211 Main St. W
Harriston, ON
N0G 1Z0
(519) 343-5192 |
Provides a safe haven to women and their children who have been abused.
Please call intake for further information and related costs. |
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| Sexual Assault Centre |
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| (519) 823-5806 |
Offers individual or group counselling support and services to help victims
of sexual assault. All counsellors are certified. No cost. |
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| Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit |
www.wdghu.org |
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Main Office
474 Wellington Road #18, Suite 100 RR#1 Fergus, On,
N1M 2W3
Tel: (519)846-2715
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The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is an agency of public health
professionals with specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of community
health (i.e. Physical activity, nutrition, smoking cessation, water quality, pre
and post-natal care). |
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| Women In Crisis Guelph-Wellington |
www.kylehp.net/G-WWomenInCrisis |
| (519) 836-1110 |
Crisis Line offers support to abused and battered women. |
