Community Services

211 helps people find services in their community. In Canada, 211 offers live answer service 24/7. The number is free to call and interpreters are available in more than 170 languages. TTY service is available at 1-888-340-1001

The Alzheimer Society provides support for those living with Alzheimer Disease or dementia, and their families and caregivers. Services include activities and courses for those living with memory-impairing conditions, resources to help caregivers understand the intricacies of these diseases, and activities to spread awareness in communities across Bruce and Grey counties. 

To learn more, please visit their website here: www.alzheimer.ca/greybruce/en

Beaver Valley Outreach, began in 1983 as a small group of community-minded women working out of a residential  basement to distribute warm clothing and hampers to people in need. Over the years, BVO has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, more than 350 volunteers, working with a small staff and a hands-on Board of Directors, generously offer their time and talents to deliver twenty vital programs and services to families, children, youth and seniors in the community.
For more information on the services provided, click here. 

Many children and youth in Canada struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges.

With the guidance and support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth are reminded they can be anything they dream of being.

To view the services offered or to get involved, click here. 

CMHA Grey Bruce offers many community-based mental health resources for those experiencing mental health challenges, persons who support them, or those seeking to learn more. 

To learn more, visit their website, here: www.greybruce.cmha.ca/get-involved/

Note: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 988 or visit your local emergency room.

The Cow Town Lunch Bunch is a program held on the first Wednesday of every month where seniors can go to the Egremont Optimist Centre and enjoy a meal with friends and socialize. There is no cost to the lunch, donations are accepted. For more information, please call 519-334-3632

The Dundalk and District Food Bank provides services for anyone in the area who is not currently receiving assistance from another food bank. The Chrismas Cheer program provides Christmas hampers to individuals and families as well as gifts for children and youth in the area. For more information, please call 519-923-0454. 

The Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre helps individuals diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the difficulties associated with the illness and treatment process. Services include arranging transportation to appointments, counselling, and mental wellness programming. 

For more information on this organization, please visit the following link: www.gbcancersupportcentre.ca/home/cancer-resources/canadian-cancer-society

The Good Food Box is a collective bulk buying of fresh fruits and vegetables. Payment is collected in advance and produce is purchased in bulk. Volunteers sort and pack the boxes for distribution. For more information, including order forms and payment information please call 519-923-5974. 

The Holstein and District Christmas hampers provides food, clothing and gifts to individuals and families in the Holstein and surrounding area. For more information, please call 519-334-3632

JCI is a not-for profit organization dedicated to empowering our community by delivering positive economic services and social programs. 

Click here to view the JunCtian Community Initiatives programs. 

The Township of Southgate and other member municipalites in the County of Grey post road closure information to a publically available web site at Municipal 511. 

The South East Grey Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization committed to providing primary care services and health programs to the residents of the Municipalities of Southgate, Grey Highlands, Chatsworth and West Grey. Their purpose is to further build on the existing support of health care through the dedicated staff in the South East Grey Community. For further information please visit their website. 

The United Way of Bruce-Grey/Centraide has provided poverty relief programming in communities across Grey and Bruce counties for over three decades. United Way of Bruce-Grey operates the following:

• Back-to-school backpack program;
• Financial literacy courses;
• Supportive Outreach Service (SOS) for those underserved by healthcare services;
• Utility assistance programming;
• and much more!

Visit www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/ to learn more. 

YMCA of Bruce Grey offers persons of all ages and abilities in our community opportunities to advance themselves personally. Local programming includes employment services, fitness classes and facilities (including aquatics), and language and settlement services for those who are new to Canada. 

To learn more, visit their website here: www.ymcaowensound.on.ca/