Basic Needs Guide

2007 Basic Needs Guide Available Now

The 4th edition of the Guide is now available. To get a copy, download our order form (pdf) or contact our office:

151 Frederick St, Ste 300, Kitchener, ON Canada N2H 2M2
tel 519-579-1096 • fax 519-578-9185

Download a PDF file of the Basic Needs Guide (167KB)

Introduction

• About the Community Information Centre
• Everyone needs help sometimes
• How to use this guide
• Inclusion in the Basic Needs Guide

Table of Contents

Immediate Needs

• Emergency Services
• Financial
• Emergency Shelter
• Emergency Food

Basic Needs

• Health
• Counselling and Advice
• Housing
• Money Issues
• Clothing and other goods
• Transportation
• Government Representatives

What's Next

• Life Skills Training
• Academic Upgrading
• Job Search Training and Employment
• Internet Access
• Legal Services
• Child Care Services

Get Involved

• Advocacy and Community Action
• Neighbourhood Associations
• Volunteering
• Recreation and Leisure