Basic Needs Guide

Basic Needs

Health

Hospitals, clinics, health centres

Counselling and Advice

Mental health, counselling, distress lines

Housing

Housing registries, housing search assistance, subsidized housing.

Money Issues

Social assistance, Employment Insurance, financial assistance

Clothing and other goods

Thrift stores, winter clothing, children's clothing

Transportation

Public transit, transportation services, reduced bus fares

Government Representatives

Federal, provincial, and municipal government

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