This page contains information and resources to help you connect to agencies within Waterloo Region that can help you with your basic needs. Further information can be obtained by contacting their staff directly.
Emergency Shelters for Families
YWCA – Mary’s Place – 519-744-0120, www.ywcakw.on.ca
Cambridge Shelter – 519-624-9305, www.cambridgesheltercorp.ca
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Safe Haven Shelter (ages 12-15), 519-749-1450, www.lutherwood.ca
Argus Residence for Young People (ages 16-24), 519-623-7991, www.argusresidence.com
Food Support
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank, 519-622-6650, www.cambridgefoodbank.on.ca
Food Bank of Waterloo Region, 519-743-5576, www.thefoodbank.ca
Crisis Support
Kid’s Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
Waterloo Region Crisis Line – 519-744-1813
Clothing and Furniture Support
Saint Vincent de Paul KW, 519-742-8622
Saint Vincent de Paul Cambridge, 519-653-4162
Community Outreach Workers
Information Line – 519-883-2290
The Community Outreach program assists children and families in accessing services they need in their own communities. These services include employment, education, recreation, food, clothing, shelter, child care and children’s needs (e.g. school supplies), counselling and transportation.)
