Community Resources

If you are a pregnant or parenting mother with a child up to two years old, and are experiencing homelessness, please call us at (519) 571-0722 and/or fill out our inquiry form here. We look forward to hearing your story and together, determining whether Marillac Place is the right fit for you.

In addition, we are pleased to provide these community resources within Waterloo Region. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. *last updated May 2024.

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Housing Assistance

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood)

Cambridge: (519) 623-9383
Kitchener-Waterloo: (519) 749-2450
Website: https://starlingcs.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Emergency Shelter

Region of Waterloo
If you think you may need access to shelter, please call First Connect at 519-624-9133 available 24/7.
Families, please call 519-749-2450 (8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday).
Posted: May 1, 2024

One Roof (co-ed under 18)

Kitchener: 519-742-2788
Website: https://www.oneroof.org/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Parental and Family Support

Camino Well-being & Mental Health

Phone: (519) 743-6333
Website: Caminowellbeing.ca
Posted: May 1, 2024

The Pregnancy Centre

Phone: (519) 886-4001
Website: https://pregnancycentre.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

YMCA Three Rivers Early Learning and Childcare Navigators

Waterloo Region, Stratford-Perth, Guelph-Wellington: (519) 741-8585 ext 3008
Website: https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

KidsAbility

Waterloo: (519) 886-8886
Website: https://www.kidsability.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Front Door

Cambridge: 519-749-2932  
Website:
https://www.frontdoormentalhealth.com/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Mental Health and Wellness

Camino Well-being & Mental Health

Phone: (519) 743-6333
Website: Caminowellbeing.ca
Posted: May 1, 2024

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Waterloo Wellington

Phone Kitchener: 1-844-264-2993
Website: Cmhaww.ca
Posted: May 1, 2024

Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

Crisis line:: 519-653-2422 or 519-742-5894
Website: https://wcswr.org/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Here 24/7 Kitchener

Phone Kitchener: 1-844-437-3247 (844-HERE247)
Website: https://here247.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Woolwich Counselling

Phone Elmira: (519) 669-8651
Website: https://woolwichcounselling.org/
Posted: May 1, 2024

House of Friendship (Addiction Treatment)

Phone Kitchener: (519) 742-8327
Website: houseoffriendship.org/how-we-help/addiction-treatment
Posted: May 1, 2024

Langs

Phone Cambridge: 519-653-1470
Website: https://www.langs.org/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Integrated Crisis Centre (ICC)

Email: info@threshholdssupports.ca
Phone: (519)742-3191
Website: https://www.thresholdssupports.ca/integrated-crisis-centre.htm
Posted: May 1, 2024

Education and Employment

YMCA Three Rivers Employment Services

Cambridge: 226-989-3381
Kitchener: 519-500-9637
Website: https://www.ymcathreerivers.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

YW Career Services

Kitchener: 519-576-8856
Website: https://ywkw.ca/career-services/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Ray of Hope Employment Services

Kitchener: (519)578-8018
Website: https://rayofhope.net/employment-programs/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood)

Cambridge: (519) 623-9380
Kitchener-Waterloo: (519) 743-2460
Website: https://starlingcs.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Agilec

Kitchener: (519) 576-3033
Website: https://agilec.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuous Education

Kitchener: (519) 745-1201
Website: https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

Food Assistance

The Foodbank

Phone Kitchener: (519) 743-5576
Website: www.thefoodbank.ca
Posted: May 1, 2024

Legal and Financial Support

John Howard Society

Phone Kitchener: (519) 743-6071
Website: Johnhoward.on.ca/waterloo
Posted: May 1, 2024

Community Justice Initiatives

Phone Kitchener: (519) 744-6549
Website: Cjiwr.com
Posted: May 1, 2024

Waterloo Region Community Legal Services

Phone Kitchener: (519) 743-0254
Website: https://www.wrcls.ca/
Posted: May 1, 2024

If you notice any information on this page is out of date, incorrect, or missing, please let us know.

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Are you in crisis? Do you need help immediately?

In an emergency, call 911.

In crisis, the following resources in Waterloo Region can help you immediately:

If you are fleeing abuse, call Women’s Crisis Services at 519-742-5894

If you are a single adult seeking shelter, call First Connect at 519-624-9133

If you are looking for shelter with your family, call Families in Transition at Starling (formerly Lutherwood) at 519-749-2450