Abuse / Assault
Abbey House
St. Catharines
Tel: (905) 684-9736
Fax: (905) 684-9001
Offers transitional housing for Aboriginal women and their children coming from domestic violence situations; who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Women need to be drug/alcohol free for 30 days.
Elle ecoute
Crisis Line for French Speaking Women – Available 24/7
Tel: 1 877 679 2229
Fax: 416 591 7525
Email: services@oasisfemmes.com>
Website: www.oasisfemmes.com
The crisis line “Elle-écoute” is available to French-speaking women victims and survivors of violence in South Central and Southwestern Ontario. The goal is to create a situation where the victims feel supported, can tell their story while providing immediate resources in their region. We are committed to ending sexual victimization and assisting the healing of women affected by rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and sexual harassment, or any form of abuse.
Gillian’s Place
Mailing Address: PO Box 1387, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7J8
Tel: (905) 684-4000
Crisis Phone: Call Collect – (905) 684-8331
Fax: (905) 704-4556
Website: www.gilliansplace.com
A charitable organization that assists abused women and their children. Qualified and experienced staff provide telephone counselling 24-hours a day; one-to-one and group counselling; safe, temporary shelter in a 34-bed home; meals and emergency clothing; children’s counselling and recreation programs; support programs for women in the community who are fleeing from violence; Family law advice and information, and advocacy in the criminal justice system; public education; and referrals to other community services. Services are available to both residents and non residents. Also offer speakers on women abuse and related topics and undertakes community fundraising.
Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA INC)
43 Church Street, Suite 503, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7E1
Tel: (905) 682-7258
TDD: 24-hours: (905) 682-7997
Crisis Phone: 24-hours: (905) 682-4584
Fax: (905) 682-2114
Email: carsa@sexualassaultniagara.org
Website: www.sexualassaultniagara.org
Provides support and counselling to survivors of sexual assault, incest and childhood sexual abuse. 24 hour crisis line – anonymous and confidential – for survivors of recent or past sexual assault and abuse. Individual counselling, support groups and theme-based workshops for survivors and support available for family and friends. Outreach counselling available at several locations throughout Niagara region.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Program, Niagara
St. Catharines General Hospital – Emergency Department
142 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2Z7
Tel: (905) 378-4647 x47282
Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca
The Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program is a regional service which provides immediate, confidential, and individualized treatment to females or males who have recently been sexually assaulted or are victims of intimate partner abuse. Following a sexual assault it is important to receive preventive treatment against sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV), and possible pregnancy.
Women’s Place (Niagara Falls & District)
PO Box 853, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6V6
Tel: (905) 356-3933
Crisis: Call Collect (905) 356-5800
Fax: (905) 356-5522
Website: www.womensplacesn.org
Provides shelter (Welland & Niagara Falls locations) for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include: 24 crisis lines, counselling for women and children who are or have been abused, emotional support, empowerment programs, development of safety plans, support groups, child and youth programs, transitional and housing support programs, legal support and advocacy program, public education programs, outreach counselling and education, accompaniment to court and various legal appointments, assistance with financial concerns and referrals. Program and service delivery is available on an in-shelter or outreach basis
Women’s Place (St. Catharines & District)
P.O. Box 1387, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7J8
Office Tel: (905) 684-4000
TDD Phone: (905) 684-8331
Fax: (905) 684-7694
Crisis Phone: Call Collect (905) 684-8331
After Hours: (905) 684-8331
Website: www.womensplacestcatharines.ca
A charitable organization that assists abused women and their children. Qualified and experienced staff provide telephone counselling 24-hours a day; one-to-one and group counselling; safe, temporary shelter in our 24-bed home; meals and emergency clothing; children’s counselling and recreation programs; support programs for women in the community who are fleeing from violence.
Women’s Place (Welland & District) Inc
P.O. Box 184, Welland, ON, L3B 5P4
Office Tel: (905) 732-4632
TDD Crisis Phone: (905) 788-0113
Crisis Phone: Call Collect: (905) 788-0113
Fax: (905) 732-2485
Website: www.womensplacesn.org
Provides shelter (Welland & Niagara Falls locations) for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include: 24 crisis lines, counselling for women and children who are or have been abused, emotional support, empowerment programs, development of safety plans, support groups, child and youth programs, transitional and housing support programs, legal support and advocacy program, public education programs, outreach counselling and education, accompaniment to court and various legal appointments, assistance with financial concerns and referrals. Program and service delivery is available on an in-shelter or outreach basis.
Accessibility
Accessible Niagara
1 Springbank Drive,
St. Catharines, ON, L2S 2K1
Website: www.accessibleniagara.com
A website for people with disabilities to accessible venues in Niagara. With more than 20 categories featuring 200 items, including hotels and lodgings, attractions, shopping and services specifically aimed at people with disabilities.
Niagara Chair-a-Van
5734 Glenholme Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 4Y3
Tel: (905) 357-0122
Fax: (905) 357-7199
Website: www.niagaratransit.com/chairavan.html
Provides transportation, by appointment, for the physically challenged of Niagara Falls. Available to tourists and a companion, if necessary, while in Niagara Falls.
Niagara Specialized Transit
Niagara Specialized Transit (NST), Niagara Region’s inter-municipal specialized transit service, is considered a shared ride service. For more information go to www.nstniagara.ca
To book a trip call:
Tel: 1-866-487-7765 or 1-800-263-7215 (Ext 3336)
If you need to place a TTY Call please use the following procedure:
- Call the TTY operator who will call the NST Dispatcher
- Type in your message to the TTY operator who will then forward it to the NST dispatcher
- The dispatcher will complete your booking through the TTY operator who in turn will confirm the trip with you by typing the response.
OPT (Ontario Patient Transfer)
Head Office – 467 Charlton Ave E., Hamilton, ON, L8N 1Z4
Tel: (905) 528-6858
Toll Free: 1-866-527-9191
Local Tel: (905) 528-6858
Fax: (905) 528-8833
Website: www.opt-med.com
Ontario Patient Transfer provides Non-Emergency patient transfers utilizing stretcher or wheelchair accessible vehicles.
In addition to providing medical transportation services, we offer: Nurse Escorts; Training Solutions; Event Medical Services.
Paratransit System of St. Catharines
2012 First Street Louth, R.R. #3, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3V9
Tel: (905) 685-9844
Fax: (905) 685-4050
After Hours Emergency: (905) 685-5555
Website: www.yourbus.com
Specialized bus transportation service operated to assist those persons with mobility difficulties that prevent them from walking 175 meters or boarding a conventional city bus. The bus service provides transportation from accessible door to accessible door and is available on a temporary or permanent basis depending on the user’s eligibility. The service is open to residents of St Catharines and visitors already registered with similar systems in their resident city.
Welland WellTrans
Mailing Address – 60 East Main Street, Welland, ON, L3B 3X4
Tel: (905) 732-4181
Fax: (905) 732-9422
Website: welland.ca/Transit/WELLTRANS.asp
Provides public transportation to individuals who are unable to use regular Welland Transit service and who are registered with WellTrans.
Addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
P.O. Box 23091, Midtown Postal Outlet, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7P6
Tel: (905) 682-2140
Toll Free: – 1-866-311-9042
Website: www.aaniagara.org
A recovery group for alcoholics. AA is not aligned with any sect, denomination, organization or institution ~ open meeting for AA, newcomers, family and friends ~ closed meetings for group discussion by alcoholics ~ 12-step program ~ for admission phone or attend a meeting.
Al-Anon
Mail Only – 292 McNeilly Road,
Fruitland, ON, L8E 5H3
Answering Service: (905) 328-1677
Website: www.al-anon.org/
Al-Anon is a program for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Self help group for family and friends of a problem drinker.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
219 Dufferin St, Suite 3B, Toronto, ON, M6K 1Y9
Office Tel: (416) 535-8501
Toll Free: 1-800-463-6273
Fax: (416) 532-1360
Website: www.camh.net
Formed in 1998 through the amalgamation of the Addiction Research Foundation, the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, the Donwood Institute and the Queen St. Mental Health Centre for the better understanding and care for addiction and mental illness.
Drug Rehab Centres Canada
Tel: 1-877-254-3348
Website: www.drug-rehab.ca
Treatment referral website for people in Canada with drugs and/or alcohol addictions.
Fetal Alcohol Support Group of Niagara
Mailing Address: c/o Dianne Labelle,
4176 Fly Road, Campden, ON, L0R 1G0
Email: fetalalcoholsupportgroupofNiagara@yahoogroups.com
Support group for parents/caregivers of individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Support group sharing information of daily living, resources, training, guest speakers, safe and nurturing environment for others to share and participate.
Niagara Health System – Addiction Services – Branscombe House
4 Adams Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 2V8
Tel: (905) 687-9721
Fax: (905) 687-9768
Website: niagarahealth.on.ca
A self-funded, independent living environment for women in early recovery seeking safe and supportive accommodation. To be eligible, women must have been clean for 30 days and must have a source of income to pay for rent and expenses. There is space for 6 tenants and they can stay 6 mos-1yr.
Niagara Health System – Men’s Detoxification Centre
10 Adams Street,
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 2V8
Tel: (905) 682-7211
Fax: (905) 687-9768
Website: niagarahealth.on.ca
Alcohol/drug free environment for men seeking support while intoxicated, in withdrawal, or in crisis as a result of alcohol or drug use. Free, confidential service provided in a supportive, comfortable 22-bed residence. Residents are assessed and receive non-medical withdrawal management. Access to medical services; one-to-one counselling; information about community supports and referrals to treatment centres is provided.
Niagara Health System – Women’s Detoxification Centre
6 Adams Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 2V8
Tel: (905) 687-9721
Fax: (905) 687-9768
Website: niagarahealth.on.ca
Alcohol/drug free environment for women seeking support while intoxicated, in withdrawal, or in crisis as a result of alcohol or drug use. Free, confidential service provided in a supportive, comfortable 14-bed residence. Residents are assessed and receive non-medical withdrawal management. Provides access to medical services; one-to-one counselling; information about community supports and referrals to treatment centres.
Wayside Niagara
50 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 2Y9
Tel: (905) 684-9248
Fax: (905) 684-9249
Email: waysidewayside@cogeco.ca
Website: www.waysidehouse.zip411.net
Long-term recovery home for male substance abusers over 18 years of age offering pre/post treatment services in the areas of addiction, life skills, prevocational and vocational planning.
Women’s Addiction Recovery Mediation
Mailing Address: PO Box 62,
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5M6
Tel: (905) 871-9195
Fax: (905) 871-3359
Email: warmniagara@bellnet.ca
Website: www.warmniagara.org
Non profit, charitable, counselling and referral service for women dealing with the effects of addiction in either themselves or a loved one. Provides women with individual and group counselling, education and support.
ADHD
HOPE (Helping Others Parent Effectively)
Mailing Address: c/o Val Ryall, 5710 Kitchener Street, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 1C1
Tel: (905) 358-3579
Email: pgrond@cogeco.ca
Website: www.regional.niagara.on.ca/living/health_wellness/healthyschools/adhd.aspx
A support group for parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Offers support, resources and sharing for parents of children with ADHD.
Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region
St. Paul Street United Church, 366 St. Paul Street, St Catharines, ON, L2R 3N2
Tel: (905) 641-1021
Fax: (905) 641-2336
Email: ldaniagara@cogeco.net
Provides support programs and information on learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and Tourette Syndrome. Programs include: Family Support; Children/Teen Social Skills; Children’s Creativity; Parent Support; Adult LD Support; Resource Facilitation; Lending Library; Children’s Keyboarding; Summer Discoveries Camp; March Break Day Camp; Fun with Fundamentals; and Reading Rocks!
AIDS
AIDS Niagara
Normandy Resource Centre, 111 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3C9
Tel: (905) 984-8684
Toll Free: 1-800-773-9843
StreetWorks Tel: (905) 328-6715
Hep C Program: (905) 984-8684, Ext 119
Supportive Housing: (905) 688-5670
Caregiver Support: (905) 684-6242
Fax: (905) 988-1921
Email: info@aidsniagara.com
Website: www.aidsniagara.com
Provides education, advocacy and support for those infected and affected by the HIV AIDS virus.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region
403 Ontario Street – Unit 1, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5
Tel: (905) 687-3914
Fax: (905) 687-9952
Email: niagara@alzheimerniagara.ca
Website: www.alzheimerniagara.ca
Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer disease and related dementias, and their families, including support groups, counselling and education programs.
T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care
403 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5
Tel: (905) 934-3364
Fax: (905) 934-0680
Email: dan.oettinger@regional.niagara.on.ca
Website: www.regional.niagara.on.ca/living/seniors/adams.aspx
The Adams Centre comprises two distinct programs that are provided through two distinct buildings connected to Linhaven. The Centre serves the entire Niagara area with specialized dementia care. The purpose of the Centre is to provide care for variable short periods of time in the Regional Centre with the goal of returning the client/resident with appropriate supports to their local community or facility setting.
Ambulance
Ambulance Services
509 Glendale Avenue, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Tel: (905) 641-2218
Toll Free: 1-800-263-7248, Ext. 7572
Fax: (905) 688-5079
Crisis Phone: 911
Website: www.regional.niagara.on.ca/government/health/emo/default.aspx
Responsible for land ambulance service delivery, including fleet operations and 15 ambulance stations located across the Niagara Region. The division is also responsible for the Regional Fire Coordinator Program and Mutual Aid and Emergency Planning programs.
Arthritis
Arthritis Society, The Niagara Peninsula Office
330 Vansickle Road, Unit 3, St Catharines, ON, L2R 6P7
Tel: (905) 646-7284
Toll Free: Toronto 1-800-321-1433
Fax: (905) 646-0513
Email: nanger@on.arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca
Provides coordination, administration and fundraising activities for the Arthritis Society. Public education, patient care and research are the society’s major focuses.
Asthma
Allergy Asthma Information Association
1-111 Zenway Blvd,
Vaughan, ON, L4H 3H9
Tel: (905) 265-3322
Toll Free: 1-800-611-7011
Fax: (905) 850-2070
Email: national@aaia.ca
Website: www.aaia.ca
A Canadian charity which informs and protects allergic, anaphylaxis or asthmatic individuals and educates the general public about the seriousness of allergic disease and asthma. Provides information, public education and advocates for the rights of the allergic individual in co-operation with health care professionals, business, industry and government.
Asthma Society of Canada
4950 Young Street, Suite 2306,
Toronto, ON, M2N 6K1
Tel: (416) 787-4050
Toll Free: 1-866-787-4050
Fax: (416) 787-5807
Email: info@asthma.ca
Website: www.asthma.ca
The society’s focus is on improving the quality of life for individuals with asthma. Provides free education and support services and raises monies to support asthma research.
The Niagara Region Lung Association
40 Front St. N., Unit D, Thorold, ON, L2V 1X5
Tel: (905) 227-8800
Toll Free: Asthma Action Hotline 1-800-668-7682; Lung Info Line 1-800-972-2636
Fax: (905) 227-8398
Email: niagara@on.lung.ca
Website: www.on.lung.ca
The mission of the Lung Association is the improvement of lung health through fundraising activities for the support of medical research and Lung Association community health programs. Literature and Video Library with respiratory related materials available for schools, doctors offices, hospitals, general public. Videos require advance booking.
Autism
Autism Society Ontario – Niagara Region Chapter (ASO-NRC)
Mail Address: 60 James Street, Suite 404, St Catharines, ON, L2R 7E7
Tel: (905) 682-2776
Toll Free: Ontario Head Office: 1-800-472-7789
Fax: (905) 682-5609
Email: autismniagara@on.aibn.com
Website: www.autismontario.com/niagara
Provides information, resources (chapter library) and support to improve the quality of life for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.
ABA Autism Services Niagara
5017 Victoria Avenue,
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 4C9
Mailing Address: 137 First Avenue,
Welland, ON, L3C 1Y2
Tel: (905) 658-7096
Fax: (905) 658-7096
Email: kindergration@cogeco.ca
Website: aba4autism.net
Provides play therapy, social skills groups, individual ABA/IBI therapy, communication training, parent training, assessments, behaviour analysis, early learner groups and tutoring services under the clinical supervision of Dr. Dan Dalton, Registered Psychologist.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines – Thorold & District Inc
Mail – 428 Niagara St., St. Catharines, ON, L2M 4W3
Tel: (905) 646-3230
Fax: (905) 646-2564
Website: www.bbbsmentors.ca
One to one and group mentoring program for boys and girls dedicated to helping in the positive development of children growing up in single parent families.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara (BBofSN)
Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St., Welland, ON, L3C 5Z4
Tel: (905) 735-0570; (905) 735-2122
Fax: (905) 735-2122
Email: BBofSNmentoring@aol.com
Website: www.bbbsinniagara.ca/en/Home/default.aspx
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit voluntary organization that offers guidance and companionship to young boys and girls aged 6-18. Programs include One to One matching, Big Couple, In-School Mentoring, and Big Bunch group program for children waiting to be matched.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fort Erie
81 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S3
Tel: (905) 871-8836
Toll Free: 1-877-480-9996
Fax: (905) 871-8405
Email: bbbsforterie@aol.com
Website: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/forterie
A mentoring program providing support and guidance for boys and girls age 5 – 16.
Niagara Falls Big Brothers Big Sisters Association Inc.
7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3N3
Tel: (905) 357-5454
Fax: (905) 357-3759
Email: volunteer@niagarafallsmentors.org
Website: www.niagarafallsmentors.org
A one-to-one mentoring program provided by volunteers (individuals or couples) over 18 years of age to boys or girls 6-18 yrs, usually from lone parent families.
Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Niagara
Normandy Resource Centre, 111 Church Street, St Catharines, ON, L2R 3C9
Tel: (905) 984-5058
Fax: (905) 984-5354
Email: bianstaf@niagara.com
Website: www.niagara.com/bian
Support, advocacy, information and recreational activities for persons affected by acquired brain injuries and their families.
Head Injury Association of Fort Erie & District (HIAFE)
649 Niagara Blvd., Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3H7
Tel: (905) 871-7789
Fax: (905) 871-7832
Email: hiafe@becon.org
Advocates on behalf of individuals who have acquired brain injury and their families, promotes prevention and public awareness of the needs of this unique population.
Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2338, St Catharines, ON L2R 7R9
Tel: (905) 641-8877
Toll Free: 1-800-263-5404
Fax: (905) 641-0323
Email: obia@obia.on.ca
Website: www.obia.on.ca
The mission of the Ontario Brain Injury Association is to enhance the lives of Ontarians living with the effects of Acquired Brain Injury through education, awareness and support.
Breast Screening Programs
Ontario Breast Screening Program – Greater Niagara General Site
5546 Portage Rd, Main Floor, Niagara Falls, ON, L2J 2K9
Tel: (905) 358-4952
Fax: (905) 358-4956
Ontario Breast Screening Program – St. Catharines General Site
Schmon Centre, 142 Queenston Street, St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z7
Tel: (905) 378-4647, Ext. 46345
Fax: (905) 704-4793
Ontario Breast Screening Program – Welland Hospital Site
63 Third St., Welland, ON, L3B 4W6
Tel: (905) 732-5434
Ontario Breast Screening Satellite Clinic – Port Colborne General Site
260 Sugarloaf Street,
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2N7
Tel: (905) 835-5842
Ontario Breast Screening Satellite Clinic – Douglas Memorial Hospital Site
230 Bertie Street,
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 1Z2
Tel: (905) 871-4673
A breast screening and assessment service for women 50 years of age and older. Screening includes a mammogram, breast examination by a specially trained nurse and instruction in breast self-examination is offered. Additional follow-up services are provided to women with abnormal screening results. Women can call directly for an appointment.
Breastfeeding Support
Niagara Public Health Department – Parent Talk
Campbell East,
2201 St. David’s Road,
Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7
Tel: (905) 688-8248, Ext. 7555
Toll Free: 1-888-505-6074, Ext. 7555
Fax: (905) 688-5100
Website: www.regional.niagara.on.ca/parenting
An information line for the Niagara Region community to speak with a public health nurse about any parenting issue. A wide range of parenting issues for children aged prenatal to 18 years is offered.
Breastfeeding Clinic – NHS – Greater Niagara General Site
5546 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X2
Tel: (905) 378-4647, Ext. 53705
Fax: (905) 358-8435
Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca
Provides access to certified lactation consultants offering support, advice and encouragement to lactating women and their children. Offers daily classes and one-on-one sessions. The clinic is also a breast pump depot that carries a variety of products helpful to new mothers.
Breastfeeding Clinic – NHS – St. Catharines General Site
142 Queenston Street,
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2Z7
Tel: (905) 378-4647, Ext. 43223
Fax: (905) 323-3101
Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca
Provides breastfeeding support and information on infant care. Appointments can be made to discuss breastfeeding issues. Rental depot for Egnell brand breast pumps.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
115 Parkdale Ave South, Hamilton, ON, L8K 1H1
Tel: (905) 688-0022
Toll Free: 1-888-275-5332
Technical Aids Info Line: 1-866-659-1843
Fax: (905) 527-9356
Website: www.cnib.ca
CNIB serves the blind, visually impaired and deaf-blind people and their families. Six remote sites throughout Niagara to enable clients throughout Niagara to access staff and CNIB support. Contact CNIB Niagara for dates and times. In-services provided to agencies on working with the visually impaired as well as Information Series on eye conditions and adaptive devices.
Canadian Red Cross
Niagara Area Branch
211 Church Street,
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3E8
Tel: (905) 680-4099
Toll Free: 1-888-835-3073
Fax: (905) 680-4011
Email: niagara@redcross.ca
Website: www.redcross.ca
A volunteer based community organization offering a range of humanitarian and emergency services.
Cancer
Canadian Cancer Society
Mail Only – 328 Mountain Park Ave., 3rd Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8V 4X2
Tel: (905) 387-1153
Toll Free: 1-888-939-3333
Fax: (905) 387-0376
Email: cis.info@hrcc.on.ca
Website: www.cancer.ca
A service that provides information on cancer and cancer related topics to the general public, cancer patients, their families, health professionals and the media. Will send out information packages to individuals calling in to request information.
Canadian Cancer Society – Niagara Unit
Foster Wheeler Building, 509 Glendale Ave E, 3rd Floor, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Cancer Information Service: 1-888-939-3333
Cancer Connection: 1-800-939-3333
Smoker’s Help Line: 1-877-513-5333
Email: tnixon@ontario.cancer.ca
Website: www.cancer.ca
Assists people with cancer by providing peer support and transportation when needed by a volunteer driver.
Help a Child Smile
PO Box 871,
Welland, ON, L3B 5Y5
Toll Free: 1-800-653-4227
Crisis Line: (905) 732-2644
Fax: (905) 735-8386
Email: helpachildsmile@bellnet.ca
Website: www.helpachildsmile.com
A non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing opportunities for children with cancer, and their families, treated at the McMaster Children’s Hospital.
Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Foundation
3250 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 3, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Tel: (905) 684-7619
Toll Free: 1-888-707-1277
Fax: (905) 684-1262
Email: wellspringniagara@bellnet.ca
Website: www.wellspring.ca
A non-profit cancer support centre for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Provide psychological, social, emotional and informational support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Offer one-to-one peer support, support groups, coping skills programs and a resource centre with hundreds of books and tapes related to cancer at no charge and without referral.
Chronic Pain
RSD/CRPS – PARC: Promoting Awareness of RSD/CRPS in Canada
P.O. Box 21026, St. Catharines, ON, L2M 7X2
Tel: (905) 934-0261 (Monday-Thursday evenings after 7 pm)
Email: rsdinfo@becon.org
Website: www.rsdcanada.org
RSD/CRPS : PARC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Our mission is to support, educate and inform persons with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, their families, the community and the medical professionals treating RSD/CRPS about the utmost importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
PARC gives support and encouragement to RSD/CRPS patients, their families and friends; promotes awareness of RSD/CRPS through education; provides referrals to health care professionals who have treated and managed RSD/CRPS and supports research into the cause, controls and cures for RSD/CRPS.
Cities – Local
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St., Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax Numbers: Mayor (905) 356-3557; Clerk (905) 356-9083
After Hours: (905) 356-1355
Email: diorfida@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Website: www.niagarafalls.ca
City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte St., Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3C8
Tel: (905) 835-2900
Fax: Mayor (905) 835-2969; Clerk: (905) 834-5746
After Hours: Emergency (905) 835-5079
Website: www.portcolborne.com
City of St. Catharines
50 Church St., P.O. Box 3012, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
Tel: (905) 688-5600
Fax: Mayor (905) 688-5955; Clerk: (905) 682-3631
After Hours: Emergency (905) 935-3813
Website: www.stcatharines.ca
City of Thorold
8 Carleton St. S., P.O. Box 1044, Thorold, ON, L2V 4A7
Tel: (905) 227-6613
Fax: (905) 227-5590
After Hours: Emergency Public Works (905) 227-3521
Website: www.thorold.com
City of Welland
60 East Main Street, Welland, ON, L3B 3X4
Tel: (905) 735-1700
Fax: Mayor (905) 735-1543; Clerk: (905) 732-1919
After Hours: Emergency (905) 735-9500
Website: www.welland.ca
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) Niagara
149 Hartzel Road, St. Catharines, ON L2P 1N6
Tel: (905) 684-9441 or 1-800-263-5480
Fax: (905) 988-3670
Website: www.niagara.ccac-ont.ca
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Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) Niagara provides a range of community health care and support services to residents of Niagara. We are non-profit organization funded 100% by the government of Ontario through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. We provide access to community care information and health services by working in partnership with clients and their families, caregivers, agencies, schools, school boards, hospitals and long-term care homes.
Community Services
Community Support Services of Niagara
320 Vansickle Rd, unit 3
St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P7
Tel: 905-682-3800
Fax: 905-682-2957
Toll Free: 1-866-283-1931
Web site: www.cssn.on.ca
Volunteer-based community support services including Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance and Home Help.
Community Offices – Community Support Services Niagara (CSSN)
Welland / Pelham: Serving Welland/Pelham/Fonthill
Tel: (905) 788-3181
West Niagara: Serving Beamsville, Grimsby, Jordan, Smithville, Vineland
Tel: (905) 563-9501
Each community office provides support services including Meals on Wheels, Congregate Dining, Transportation, Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance and Home Help. Clients pay the food cost and a reasonable fee is charged for transportation and home help.
Information Niagara
St Catharines Office:
Walk in Service available Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Garden City Tower,
301 St Paul St. Box 1, St Catharines, ON L2R 3M8
Niagara Falls Office:
Walk-in Service available Mon-Fri 8:30-12 1-4:30
5017 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4C9
Tel: (905) 682-6611 (St Catharines)
Tel: (905) 356-4636 (Niagara Falls)
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3695
Fax: (905) 682-4314
Website: http://www.informationniagara.com/index.htm
Information Niagara has a 30-year history of providing information in Niagara. Our trained information referral specialists provide information to more than 40,000 callers each year. Our online website and database have become the area’s best source of information on social and human service programs available in Niagara for both case workers and the public.
YourNiagara.ca – Business Education Council
3340 Schmon Parkway, Unit 2, Thorold ON L2V 4Y6
Tel: (905) 684-7200 ext. 1910
Fax: (905) 684-4230
Email: info@yourniagara.ca
Web site: www.yourniagara.ca
Niagara’s community portal is funded by municipal and education sector partners. YourNiagara.ca is the one-stop Internet gateway to the most comprehensive, useful and current information about the region for residents and prospective residents in Niagara. Also, our site includes interactive components which enable residents to book and pay online for services including parks and recreation, and through our mapping services, to locate local day care centres, schools, places of worship, etc. The portal provides the convenience of online information and services that are tailored to residents and supported by residents to make their lives easier.
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada – Niagara Chapter
P.O Box 29005, St Catharines, ON, L2R 7P9
Tel: (905) 682-2218
Website: www.ccfc.ca
Provides education, information, and publications to help people understand and cope with their condition. The group engages in fundraising activities to support research. The group itself does not act as a support group.
Cystic Fibrosis
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Niagara Chapter
Mail Only – c/o Mary-Ellen Scotney,
5367 Elm Street, Unit 9,
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 2V5
Tel: Answering Machine (289) 296-7941
Call Collect: (905) 354-7170 or (289) 296-7941
Email: mbenn2@cogeco.ca
Website: www.niagaracysticfibrosischapter.org
A volunteer run support group for families who have children with cystic fibrosis who provide information and referral to local services and may assist with emergency repairs to equipment and medication requests.
Diabetes
Canadian Diabetes Association – Niagara
391 Vine Street, Rear Unit, St Catharines, ON, L2M 4T9
Tel: (905) 646-4843
Fax: (905) 646-1130
Website: www.diabetes.ca
To promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
Regional Diabetes Education Centre
155 Ontario St., 2nd Floor, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 5K3
Tel: (905) 682-4200
Toll Free: 1-800-263-2480
Fax: (905) 682-3622
Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca
Counselling and education available in group or individual appointment formats for newly diagnosed and established diabetics of all ages. Provides assessment of the individual’s current educational needs, medication, diet and lifestyle management. Access to program requires a doctor’s referral. Acts as a resource for information relating to diabetes. Satellite programs are scheduled on a rotational basis in Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Welland and Port Colborne.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
ES7-421, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4
Tel: (416) 340-4156
Toll Free: 1-866-633-4220
Fax: (416) 340-4736
Email: nedic@uhn.on.ca
Website: www.nedic.ca
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a Toronto-based, non-profit organization, established to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.
Niagara Eating Disorder Outpatient Program
New Port Centre, Niagara Health System, Port Colborne General Site
260 Sugarloaf Street, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2N7
Tel: (905) 378-4647 Ext. 32532
Fax: (905) 834-3002
Email: nedop@newportcentre.on.ca
Website: www.newportcentre.on.ca
Outpatient services for people with concerns about anorexia, bulimia and other food-related disorders. Services include medical and nutritional assessment, education, group therapy, support group, individual and family counselling and referral. The multidisciplinary team includes family physicians, a family nurse practitioner, a registered dietician and counsellors.
Overeaters Anonymous
Mail Only – c/o Lonnie Busauskas, Grantham United Church, 45 Linwell Road, St Catharines, ON, L2M 2P3
Answering Machine: (905) 646-3033
Website: www.oa.org
Regular meetings for those who desire to control compulsive eating disorders including overeating, anorexia nervosa and bulimia.
Education
Brock University
500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1
Tel: (905) 688-5550
Fax: (905) 641-5216
Website: www.brocku.ca
A degree-granting institution providing both undergraduate and graduate courses for full-time and part-time students.
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
300 Woodlawn Road, P.O. Box 1005, Welland, ON, L3B 5S2
Tel: (905) 735-2211
Fax: (905) 736-6020
Website: www.niagarac.on.ca
Niagara College has campuses in Welland, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. It offers diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs and two degree programs (hospitality and photonics).
Niagara Region Children’s Safety Village
300 Woodlawn Road, Welland, Ont. L3C 7L3
Tel: (905) 714-4446
Fax: (905) 714-1214
Email: admin@niagarasafetyvillage.com
Website: www.niagarasafetyvillage.com
Safety education and injury prevention awareness for children ages 5-12 years of age. Future initiatives include a seniors program to provide many safety topics and injury prevention tips.
Niagara Regional Literacy Council (NRLC)
3 Great Western Street, St Catharines, ON, L2S 2K3
Tel: Call Collect (905) 687-8299
Fax: (905) 687-8040
Email: candres@literacyniagara.org
Website: www.literacyniagara.org
Free, confidential, one-on-one reading, writing, numeracy tutoring, life skills and basic computer literacy.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Niagara
5017 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 4C9
Tel: (905) 353-1096
Fax: 1-866-293-6300
Email: info@epilepsyniagara.org
Website: epilepsyniagara.org
Epilepsy Niagara is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of people in the Niagara Region who are affected by epilepsy. Epilepsy Niagara provides support services, education and public awareness to all persons living with epilepsy and their support network.
Family & Child Care Services (including FACS)
Family Child Care Services of Niagara
344 Avon Street,
Welland, ON, L3B 6E5
Tel: (905) 735-1162
Fax: (905) 735-1147
Email: info@acw.on.ca
Website: www.acw.on.ca
Administrative office for 15 child care centres throughout the region. The following are centres that are administered through this organization: All People’s Child Care Centre, St Andrew Child Care Centre, First Friends Child Care Centre, Tiny Tots and Kids Klub, Country Kids Child Care Centre, Ridgeway Child Care Centre, Kids World Child Care Centre, St Catharines Co-Operative Daycare Nursery School, Ferndale Child Care Centre, Glenridge Hill Child Care Centre, Tiny Travellers Child Care Centre, Niagara Community Child Care Centre, Niagara Community School Age Club, Cataract Kids Child Care Centre and Oakwood Child Care Centre.
FACS (Family & Children’s Services)
Tel: (905) 937-7731
Toll Free: 1-888-937-7731
Email: FACSNiagara_Info@cas.gov.on.ca
Website: www.facsniagara.on.ca
Niagara Falls:
4635 Queen St., P.O. Box 2074, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6Z2
Fax: (905) 374-3110
Welland:
654 South Pelham Rd., Welland, ON, L3C 3C8
Fax: (905) 732-0788
St. Catharines:
82 Hannover Drive, P.O. Box 24028, St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7P7
Fax: (905) 646-7085
Mandated by the Child and Family Services Act to provide child welfare services to the Niagara Region. Offers a wide range of services aimed at strengthening families and protecting children from all forms of abuse and neglect.
Healthy Lifestyles Coalition – Port Colborne & Wainfleet
260 Sugarloaf St., ME 15 & 18,
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2N7
Tel: (905) 378-4647, ext. 32146
Fax: (905) 834-0404
Email: pcwhlc@itcanada.com
Website: www.healthylifestyles.ca
A community-based organization in Port Colborne and Wainfleet that promotes healthy lifestyle decision-making with a focus on alcohol and substance abuse education and prevention. Resources such as videos, literature and community displays addressing substance use are available free of charge.
Hearing
Canadian Hearing Society – Niagara Area Office
111 Church St., St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3C9
Tel: (905) 984-4412
TDD Phone: (905) 984-8916
Emergency Interpreting Service: 1-866-831-4657
Toll Free Emergency Interpreting Service: 1-866-256-5142
Fax: (905) 984-8298
Email: office@niagara.chs.ca
Website: www.chs.ca
Offers services to deaf, deafened and hard of hearing seniors aged 55+. Hearing Care Counselling Program provides information on hearing health care, technical devices, support groups and general counselling and coping strategies for those with a hearing loss.
Heart Health
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario – including Heart to Heart Program
300 Bunting Rd., Unit 3, St. Catharines, ON, L2M 7X3
Tel: (905) 938-8800
Toll Free: Healthline: 1-888-473-4636
Fax: (905) 938-8811
Email: slottridge@hsf.on.ca
Website: www.heartandstroke.on.ca
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario is a community-based volunteer organization whose mission is to reduce the risk of premature death and disability from heart disease and stroke by raising funds for research and health promotion.
Heart Niagara
Mail: 5673 North St., Suite 207, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 1J4
Tel: (905) 358-5552
Fax: (905) 358-6033
Email: info@heartniagara.com
Website: www.heartniagara.com
Provides a number of programs to the community including: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) And First Aid Training, Niagara Schools’ Healthy Heart Program, Cardiac Wellness Program, Public Access Defibrillation Program and Vascular Disease Prevention Program.
Hospice Niagara
403 Ontario Street,
St Catharines, ON, L2N 1L5
Tel: (905) 984-8766
Fax: (905) 984-8242
Email: info@hospiceniagara.ca
Website: www.hospiceniagara.ca
Provides supportive services to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of clients and their caregivers who are living with a life threatening illness. Volunteer based, non disease specific and all services are free of charge..
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region
366 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, ON L3R 3N2
Tel: (905) 641-1021
Fax: (905) 641-2336
Email: ldaniagara@cogeco.net
Website: www.ldaniagara.org
This Regional agency provides support programs, for children, teens, adults and their families dealing with a learning disability including attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD).
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels, Fort Erie
Douglas Memorial Hospital, 230 Bertie St., Fort Erie, ON, L2A 1Z2
Tel: (905) 871-9366
Fax: (905) 871-9261
Email: femow@bellnet.ca
Website: mealsandmoreniagara.com
Provides for the delivery of hot nutritious meals and frozen meals at a reasonable cost. Also provides a social contact and a security check on their well-being.
Meals on Wheels, Niagara Falls Inc
5673 North St., Niagara Falls, P.O. Box 1018, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X2
Tel: (905) 356-7548; (905) 356-9194
Fax: (905) 356-4032
Email: nfmow@vaxxine.com
Website: mealsandmoreniagara.com
A program offering meals delivered to the homes of eligible individuals.
Meals on Wheels, Port Colborne
Port Colborne General Hospital Site, 260 Sugarloaf St., Main Floor East, Room 11, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 2N7
Tel: (905) 835-1581
Fax: (905) 835-8708
Email: pcmow@bellnet.ca
Website: mealsandmoreniagara.com
A program offering meals delivered to the homes of eligible individuals.
Meals on Wheels, Thorold / St. Catharines
3250 Schmon Parkway, Unit 11, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Tel: (905) 682-0333
Fax: (905) 682-0343
Email: mowtsc@becon.org
Website: www.mealsonwheels-tsc.ca
Service is based on long term eligibility and includes convalescent, elderly or disabled persons.
Community Offices – Community Support Services Niagara (CSSN)
(formerly Meals on Wheels)
Welland / Pelham: Serving Welland/Pelham/Fonthill
Tel: (905) 788-3181
Fax: (905) 788-3182
Email: cssnwelland@bellnet.ca
West Niagara: Serving Beamsville, Grimsby, Jordan, Smithville, Vineland
Tel: (905) 563-9501
Fax: (905) 563-9502
Email: cssnwn@cssn.on.ca
Website: www.cssn.on.ca
Each community office provides support services including Meals on Wheels, Congregate Dining, Transportation, Friendly Visiting, Telephone Reassurance and Home Help. Clients pay the food cost and a reasonable fee is charged for transportation and home help.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Niagara Peninsula Chapter
479D Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON, L2M 4Y6
Tel: (905) 937-7772
Toll Free: 1-877-937-7772
Fax: (905) 937-0722
Email: info.niagara@mssociety.ca
Website: www.mssociety.ca
Provides information for individuals, families, health care professionals and the general public through a resource library, newsletters and interactive workshops.
Ontario Hospital Association
200 Front Street West, Suite 2800, Toronto, ON M5V 3L1
Tel: (416) 205-1300
Fax: (416) 205-1301
Email: info@oha.com
Website: www.oha.com
The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) is a voluntary association representing the hospitals in Ontario. Among its members are all of the public hospitals in Ontario as well as the province’s psychiatric hospitals. Many other health-related organizations are among OHA’s associate and affiliate members. Founded in 1924 as an independent, non-profit organization, the Association is governed by a 26-member Board of Directors made up of hospital trustees and Chief Executive Officers from across the province.
Ontario March of Dimes – Niagara
Brock Business & Industrial Park, 3300 Merrittville Hwy., Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6
Tel: (905) 687-8484
Toll Free: 1-800-263-4742
Fax: (905) 685-6651
Email: southregion@marchofdimes.ca
Website: www.marchofdimes.ca
Servicing the Niagara Region, Haldimand-Norfolk Regions to assist all adults with physical disabilities to lead meaningful and dignified lives.
Ontario Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
Client Services Unit, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Suite M1-57, Macdonald Block, 900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M7A 1R3
Toll Free: 1-800-267-8097
TTY : 1-800-387-5559
Fax: (416) 314-8721
Click HERE to find out more contact information
Website: www.health.gov.on.ca
Police
Crisis Phone: 9-1-1
Website: www.nrps.com
Police and law enforcement agencies for the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Participate in various programs including Crime Stoppers and Neighbourhood Watch.
Niagara Regional Police Service – Fort Erie
1200 Thompson Rd., Fort Erie, ON, L2A 5Y1
Tel: (905) 871-2300, Ext 2300
TDD Phone: (905) 688-1466
Fax: (905) 871-7443
Niagara Regional Police Service – Niagara Falls
4343 Morrison St., Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6Z9
Tel: (905) 688-4111, Ext. 2200
TDD Phone: (905) 688-1466
Fax: (905) 374-0604
Niagara Regional Police Service – Port Colborne
501 Fielden Ave., Port Colborne, ON, L3K 4T9
Tel: (905) 735-7811, Ext 3200
TDD Phone: (905) 688-1466
Fax: (905) 834-6611
Niagara Regional Police Service – St. Catharines
68 Church St., St. Catharines, ON, L2R 3C6
Tel: (905) 688-4111, Ext 4233
TDD Phone: (905) 688-1466
Fax: (905) 685-5081
Niagara Regional Police Service – Welland
5 Lincoln St. W., Welland, ON, L3C 5H9
Tel: (905) 735-7811, Ext. 3300
TDD Phone: (905) 688-1466
Fax: (905) 714-1680
Public Health
Website: www.niagararegion.ca
Niagara Region Public Health, St. Catharines – Main Office
2201 St. David’s Road, Thorold, ON
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1052, Station Main, Thorold, ON L2V 0A2
Tel: (905) 688-3762
Toll Free: 1-800-263-7248
Fax: (905) 682-3901; (905) 688-7464
Niagara Region Public Health, Fort Erie – Satellite Office
43 Hagey Avenue, Fort Erie, ON
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1052, Station Main, Thorold, ON L2V 0A2
Tel: (905) 871-6513; (905) 871-6660
Fax: (905) 871-3020
Niagara Region Public Health, Niagara Falls – Satellite Office
5710 Kitchener Street, Niagara Falls, ON
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1052, Station Main, Thorold, ON L2V 0A2
Tel: (905) 356-1538
Fax: (905) 356-7377
Niagara Region Public Health, Welland – Satellite Office
540 King Street, Welland, ON
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1052, Station Main, Thorold, ON L2V 0A2
Tel: (905) 735-5697
Fax: (905) 735-4895
Offer a variety of services, including Public Health Nurses providing prenatal/maternal/child health, communicable disease investigation and control, adult health/geriatric, school health services, AIDS counselling, mental health counselling and family planning. Epidemiology services are also available.
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David’s Rd, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1042,
Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7
Tel: (905) 685-1571
Toll Free: 1-800-263-7215
Wellness Hotline: (905) 685-1571, Ext. 3649
Fax: (905) 687-4977
Website: www.niagararegion.ca
The Health Story of Niagara features a collection of health information and data which Niagara municipalities and community stakeholders can analize when planning programs and services to achieve a healthier Niagara.
Rehabilitation Services
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
541 Glenridge Avenue, St Catharines, ON, L2T 4C2
Tel: (905) 688-1381
Fax: (905) 687-4871
Website: www.hoteldieushaver.org
A 124 bed Chronic and Rehabilitation Hospital. Services include general rehabilitation, chronic care services encompassing assessment, complex continuing care, acute and chronic rehabilitation, respite and palliative care.
Seniors Clubs
Lions Douglas Heights Seniors Centre Club #96
265 High St., Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3R4
Tel: (905) 871-7761
Drop in centre for seniors offering cards, bingo, exercise classes, tai chi, croquet, bocci, pool, horshoes, bowling club, line dancing, arts and crafts, sewing, oil painting, woodcrafts, darts, shuffleboard, scrabbles, films, barbeques, luncheons, lectures and trips.
Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre
5925 Summer Street, Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 1M7
Tel: (905) 356-6493
Fax: (905) 356-7224
Email: coronation50plus@niagarafalls.ca
Website: www.coronation50plus.org
Recreation Centre for adults 50 plus providing fitness classes for all levels, darts, crafts, dances, fun, film and food evenings, Sunday social, live theatre shows, potlucks, aqua fitness, tournaments, vision clinic, hearing clinic, VON clinic, blood pressure clinic, Tai Chi, yoga, line dancing, euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, bingo, computer classes, music programs, wellness centre and more.
Pelham Senior Citizen’s Association
491 Canboro Rd., Ridgeville
Mail – c/o Eleanor Fisher, 743 Welland Rd., Box 9, Fenwick, ON, L0S 1C0
A senior citizen’s club offering meetings, socials and card (Euchre) playing.
Friends Over 55 Senior’s Centre
554 Fielden Avenue, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 4V1
Tel: (905) 835-1731
Email: seniorcitizens1@bellnet.ca
Senior Citizens recreational drop-in centre offering coffee, choir, cards, crafts, line dancing, bingo, Tai Chi, dances, teas, pot-luck suppers and exercise classes.
Seniors in Fort Erie, Branch 71
Mail – Legion Hall, 130 Garrison Rd., Fort Erie, ON, L2A 6E1
Fax: (905) 894-4656
A social and recreational club for seniors offering a variety of programs including walk-about, education, entertainment and a blood pressure clinic and drop-in centre. Hosts free dinners for seniors and offers transportation to the club and to medical appointments, when drivers are available.
Thorold Senior Citizens Association
Mail – 1 Ormond St. S., Thorold, ON, L2V 1X9
Tel: (905) 227-2161
Senior Citizens recreational drop-in centre offering shuffleboard, snooker, cribbage, monthly parties, cards, bingo, contract bridge, darts, travel, exercise and choir.
West St. Catharines Senior Citizens Club
Mail – P.O. Box 3012,
St. Catharines, ON, L2N 2G6
Tel: (905) 684-0993
Fax: (905) 646-9262
Website: www.stcatharines.ca
Senior Citizens recreational centre offering bingo, euchre, “500″, cribbage, carpet bowling, darts, pot-luck dinners, luncheons, line dances, round dancing, gentle exercise, snooker and entertainment. Foot care clinics are held every six weeks once registration has taken place.
Rose City Seniors Activity Centre
145 Lincoln Street, Welland, ON L3B 6E1
Tel: (905) 735-1700, Ext. 4001
Fax: (905) 732-6187
Website: www.welland.ca/Leisure/RoseCitySeniors.asp
Older Adult 50+ drop-in centre providing a variety of recreational activities including fitness, Tai Chi, yoga, pilates and weight training, guitar lessons, photography, memoir writing, salsa and latin dancing, square dancing, line dancing, dances, craft and art activities, paper tole, basket weaving, woodworking, woodcarving, watercolours, choir, band, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, horseshoes, darts, pool, golf, bowling league, bridge, cribbage, euchre, bingo, talent showcases, drama club, book club, dinners, pub days, day & overnight trips, blood pressure clinics, foot care clinic, financial and health seminars
Stroke Prevention
Stroke Centre
Greater Niagara General Hospital – Niagara Health System
5546 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
Tel: (905) 378-4647 x55557
Website: www.niagarahealth.on.ca
The District Stroke Centre and Stroke Prevention Clinic at Greater Niagara General Site provides a co-ordinated approach to stroke care that emphasizes evidence-based practice across the care continuum, for the Niagara Region.