Basic Needs Guide

Immediate Needs

This section lists emergency services that deal with crisis, abuse, police, shelter and food needs. If you need services that deal with longer-term issues, look in the Basic Needs Section.

Emergency Services

Emergency services

Financial

Financial assistance, replacing identification, community supports

Emergency Shelter

Shelters for men, women and youth

Emergency Food

Food hampers, meals

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