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Located near Owen Sound
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2J1
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the electoral district of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound Riding
Acts as the elected representative to the Federal government
Assists individuals with applying for federal benefits
Assists individuals and groups with federal advocacy concerns such as complaints about access to service
Arranges for congratulatory certificates signed by the Prime Minister, Governor General, or the King for people celebrating birthdays of 65 years and older and anniversaries for 25 years and up
Can prepare current and previous years' returns.
A collaboration of community agencies and school boards working together to increase awareness of youth mental health. The network provides education and information for adults and youth, support and advocacy to the community through a variety of approaches including:
- promotional materials
- web-based resources
- awareness sessions
- the annual We C.A.R.E. Share event
- reaching out and connecting with adult natural helpers in the community
- data collection and analysis to determine and assist in eliminating existing barriers and service gaps
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2J1
Offers many programs and services to assist those who live with or are impacted by mental health and/or addiction(s). Please see separate listings for program and location details.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1S4
A partnership between The Salvation Army Owen Sound Community and Family Services and Owen Sound Hunger and Relief (OSHaRE), which will provide healthy food options to over 700 people using the services every month.
GBFS will accept food donated by local grocery and retail store partners and distribute it to local charities and non-profits through a new location at 263-10th Street East in Owen Sound. GBFS is also stocked with surplus non-perishable food from grocery stores, restaurants and farms for use by local emergency food programs, food that would otherwise go to waste.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1S4
- information and education about pregnancy, options and pre-natal education
- pregnancy testing
- abortion information, post-abortion support and peer counselling
- free baby and maternity clothing
- adoption education and support
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2K8
- Free legal advice on the telephone or by appointment
- Free Duty Counsel services to tenants at Landlord and Tenant Board hearings in Grey Bruce County
- Elder Abuse Prevention/Education
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2H7
Using hand and rod puppets, skits are presented to children on issues such as attention deficit disorder, smoking and self-esteem to help promote mental health awareness and healthy lifestyle choices to children.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N7
Offers supports to newcomers to Grey County and Bruce County including:
- One-on-one support to answer questions and help find resources in the community
- Group information sessions; important settlement topics, life in Canada, and the local community
- LINC English Language Classes
- Community connections' activities to help make friends and engage in the local community
- Newcomer employment program offers help in finding and retaining employment
- Citizenship classes
- Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
Staff will travel as needed to meet with clients in their own communities within Grey and Bruce Counties.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N7
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of client groups
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
Resource centres in Owen Sound and Hanover are equipped with computers, printers, internet, photocopier, fax and telephone.
Offices also located in Hanover, Durham, Dundalk Flesherton, Markdale, and Meaford; see separate records for details.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N7
Works with Crown Attorneys and Police Services throughout Grey and Bruce Counties to deliver community based programming for youth and adults involved in minor criminal offences. These programs are offered on a referral basis from the Courts, Police or Probations Services.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Made up of over 52 organizations that meet on a monthly basis. Currently meets virtually. The Poverty Task Force facilitates community partnerships to advocate for poverty reduction and elimination. Made up of six Action Groups focused on Housing, Income and Employment Security, Food Security, Health Equity, Bridges (Out of Poverty) and Transportation. All meetings are open to organizations and the public.
Community Voices is an advisory/action group of the Poverty Task Force made up of people with lived experience/grounded expertise. This is a closed membership group.
The Housing Community of Practice focuses on front-line immediate needs and meets weekly. The Housing Action Group focuses on collaborative projects such as RentSafe Owen Sound Collaboration, Home Takeover Project and the Homelessness Enumeration.
The Food Security Action Group meets bi-weekly with community food organizations focused on emergency response and advocacy.
The Income and Employment Security Action Group meets monthly with organizations focused on reducing precarious work, living wage and basic income advocacy, and support to free income tax clinics to increase income to low income households.
The Health Equity Action Group meets monthly focuses on health equity tools and training for health sector in Grey Bruce.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
The United Way of Bruce Grey is open to in-person meetings, but strongly urges people to reach out by email or phone with in-person service available by appointment. Mask wearing is mandatory for anyone not feeling well, regardless if it is COVID-19 or another illness.
Offers financial assistance for low-income families and individuals living below the poverty line to assist with utility payments.
A venture of the United Way of Bruce Grey and funded by community donations. The financial assistance offered by the program is coordinated with a network of community agencies working in partnership with Bruce County and Grey County Housing as well as other community partners.
For furnace oil, propane, cord wood and wood pellets, the program pays up to $700 pending funding availability and meeting the program's criteria. If approved the program pays for current needs or the next delivery - it does not cover arrears. For all COD (cash on delivery), requires pre-approval prior to ordering of any product - oil, propane or wood products.
- CAUTION: Applicants with unpaid debts have been denied delivery by the service providers. Proceed with application, but be aware there are significant challenges to obtaining furnace oil, propane, cord wood and wood pellets if there are arrears.
For electricity and natural gas:
- Customers of Wellington North Power (WNP) aka North Wellington Hydro are eligible for arrears assistance from UWBG, proceed with intake.
As the funding for the LEAP program will now be available all year, the UWBG will no longer be required to assist the following:
- For customers of Hydro One and Enbridge, call LEAP for natural gas and electricity applications.
- Westario Power applicants should call Bruce County Housing at 1-800-265-3022.
For sewer and water: Will provide only up to $500. May also be able to assist with municipal sewer and water bills for low-income individuals with at least two billing periods in arrears. Grant is credited directly towards the bill for the following municipalities:
Meaford: homeowners and renters
Owen Sound : renters only
Saugeen Shores: renters only
May provide up to $500 for furnace repairs. Repairs cannot be already done. May require a second opinion before repair work is started
Financial budgeting assistance is provided with this program.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Provides school supplies to school-age children who live at or below the poverty line. Supports families who cannot afford new school supplies.
2025 Program
Jun 23, 2025 until 8:30 am on Aug 25, 2025, individuals can dial 2-1-1 on their phone to apply for the Backpack Program. 2-1-1 call centre staff will complete the intake application process. After 8:30 am, Aug 25, 2025, contact United Way directly.
Large agencies should submit their requests to www.backpackorder.ca
Once backpacks are available, the United Way will contact the parent and co-ordinate pick up in Owen Sound or at a depot in their community. Requests after Aug 16 may not reach a depot and the parent may need to come to Owen Sound to pick up.
Families in Owen Sound will be able to pick up their backpacks at the United Way of Bruce Grey office starting August 14th during regular business hours.
Starting August 5th for families outside of Owen Sound, pick-up locations and times can be found here.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Free financial literacy program offers assistance with:
- budgeting
- issues related to credit and other consumer debts
- limited credit counselling
- does not provide bankruptcy counselling
One-on-one sessions are available by appointment via phone, Zoom or other online options. A limited number of in-person sessions are available.
Same-day appointments are NOT available for this program. Due to the number of people accessing the program, it can be 2-3 weeks before the initial appointment. This is NOT an emergency program.
Downloads of available toolkits and resources are on the United Way's website https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/financial-literacy-budgeting-etc.
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Raises and allocates funds and promotes the delivery of services in response to current and emerging social needs throughout Bruce Grey.
Direct services and programs include:
- Financial literacy program
- Utility assistance
- Backpacks for school age children and youth
- General system navigation
Administrator of the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force.
Administrator of the Grey Bruce Good Food Box program.
SOS Program: Social Navigator role
Annual fundraising campaign occurs year round.
Partner charity for:
- Banditfest Youth Music Festival
- Grey Bruce Pride
- Giche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden
- Meaford Community Gardens
- Puck Pigs Hockey Program
NORS Phone Line (1-888-688-6677)
Peer-run and peer-driven remote safe consumption line by phone, text, or online chat
- provides support to clients and mitigate risk of overdose fatalities
- provides stigma-free space
- dispatches emergency resources where required
- provides links to additional care, services and resources as required
- volunteer opportunities available
Peer Wellness Program
6-week one-on-one peer support placement
- identifies personal wellness plan and helps individuals navigate it
- provides help with housing, food security, ID replacement, appointments, financial paperwork etc.
- hosts workshops and classes on Chinese heritage, language, arts and crafts
- documents the lives of Chinese immigrants through the Chinese in Grey Bruce Research Project
- sponsors annual Chinese New Year's celebration
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 4K8
Housed in a former Canadian National Railway Station on the waterfront, the Museum features artifacts, scale models, archival photos, and interactive stations. Focuses on the marine, rail and industrial history of the City of Owen Sound and surrounding communities.
Free Food in the City of Owen Sound
MEALS
OSHaRE Hot Meals - take out
Mon-Fri 12 noon-1:30 pm, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm * Saturday: 12 noon-1:30 pm
GROCERIES
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Pantry Hamper of food
Mon 11:30 am-1 pm
Central Westside United Church
Tue-Thu 10 am-3 pm
St George's Church Neighborhood Share - 1049 4th Ave E
Thu 10 am-12 noon at 4th Ave door. 3 bag sizes: single, couple or family
Salvation Army Food Bank
By appointment Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
SOS @ OSHaRE - Hamper of food
Every other Wed 1 pm-3:30 pm
Family Assist Market (FAM) @OSHaRE - Hamper of food, sign up for casseroles and veggies - application required, the focus is families with children, local agencies and programs also available. Every other Wed 9 am - 11 am (same Wed as the SOS Market).
WATER REFILL STATIONS
Owen Sound City Hall
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Owen Sound Library
Mon 1 pm-8 pm * Tue-Thu 10 am-8 pm * Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Owen Sound Transit Building
Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat 7 am-4 pm, Sun 7 am-2:30 pm
The TOM - Art Gallery
Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm
Bayshore Community Centre
Mon-Sun 7 am-11 pm, hours may vary during the summer season.
Grey Bruce Public Health Building
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
OSHaRE
Mon-Fri 12 noon-1 pm, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm, Sat 12 noon-1:30 pm
Please confirm hours of operation directly, 2-1-1 Community Connection cannot validate the exact hours of these businesses as they are subject to change seasonally.
Bruce County
Kincardine
Due to the loss of the Kincardine Laundromat, those doing laundry are directed to:
Pinetree Campground and RV Resort
2863 County Rd 15
Mon-Sun 9 am-8 pm
Lucknow
Lucknow Coin Laundry
540 Campbell Street
Hours: Mon-Sat 7 am to 10 pm
Paisley
Saugie Suds Laundromat
404 Queen Street South
7 days a week 8 am to 9:30 pm
Port Elgin
Sunshine Laundromat
575 Market Street
7 days a week 5 am to 11 pm
Southampton
Sparkles Laundromat
20 Albert Street North
7 days a week 5 am to 11 pm
Tiverton
Pinetree Campground and RV Resort
2863 County Rd 15
7 days a week 9 am to 8 pm
Tobermory
Suds in the Tub Laundromat
7433 Highway 6
7 days a week 7 am to 9 pm
Walkerton
Walkerton Coin Wash Laundromat
11 Colborne Street North
7 days a week 6 am to 11 pm
Wiarton
Wiarton Laundromat
635 Berford Street
7 days a week 7 am to 9 pm
Grey County
Dundalk
Country Sunshine Car Wash & Laundromat
555 Main Street East
7 days a week 7:30 am to 10 pm
Durham
Durham Laundromat
203 Garafraxa Street South
7 days a week 7 am to 10 pm
Hanover
Sunrise Laundromat
717 10th Street
7 days a week 8 am to 8 pm
Laundromat
513 11th Avenue
Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday to Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm
Markdale
De olde Laundromat
Toronto Street
7 days a week 8 am to 9 pm
Meaford
Meaford Coin Laundry
26 Trowbridge Street West
7 days a week 6 am to 8:30 pm
Thornbury
Thornbury Laundromat
6 Bruce Street North
7 days a week 6:30 am to 9 pm
Owen Sound
West side
Sunrise Laundromat
1405 2nd Avenue West
7 days a week 6 am to 9 pm
Downtown
Downtown Coin Laundry
978 3rd Avenue East
7 days a week 6:15 am to 9 pm
East Side
Country Clean Laundromat
1620 8th Avenue East
7 days a week 7 am to 10 pm
Sunrise Laundromat
1594 16th Street East
7 days a week 6 am to 11 pm
Huron County
Goderich
Goderich Laundromat
72 Hamilton Street
7 days a week 7 am to 8 pm
Wingham
Wingham Laundromat326 Josephine StreetOpen 24 hours
For information about safe sharps disposal, please see Grey Bruce Public Health's site here.
A sharp is any item having corners, edges, or projections capable of cutting or piercing the skin. Examples of sharps include needles, syringes, lancets and auto-injectors. Drug equipment such as cookers, filters, pipes and alcohol swabs should also be treated as sharps.
People use sharps for a variety of reasons. Some medical conditions require people to use needles such diabetes, cancer or arthritis. Others may use needles for medication to manage pain. People also use needles to inject drugs. When sharps are discarded improperly in a community, it is often a result of not having a place to properly dispose of them. Most people will dispose of sharps safely if safe choices are made available.
If an improperly discarded sharp or needle is found on public property, please leave it alone and immediately call the non-emergency police numbers or the relevant local municipal by-law office number listed below.
If an improperly discarded sharp or needle is found on private property, follow Grey Bruce Public Health's directions on proper disposal. https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Opioids-and-Overdose/Sharps-Disposal or call Grey Bruce Public Health at 1-800-263-3456 for more information and support.
Who to call:
OPP: 888-310-1122
Grey County
City of Owen Sound
- If found on city property, call public works at 519-376-4274 between 7:30 am and 4 pm weekdays or city police at 519-376-1234 outside of those hours
- If it's found on private property please call Grey Bruce Public Health at 519-376-9420 for advice on safe disposal by the property owner
- A sharps disposal bin is located in Carney's Lane, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues East (rear entrance of the Rexall) and at Grey Bruce Public Health 101 17th St East.
Served by OPP
Blue Mountains: 519-599-3131 ext 249 https://www.thebluemountains.ca/resident-services/fire-services-law-enforcement/law-enforcement
Chatsworth: 519-794-3232 ext 811 https://chatsworth.ca/government/by-laws/
Georgian Bluffs: 519-376-2729 ext 307 https://form.foreaction.cloud/submit/georgian-bluffs
Grey Highlands: 226-910-1322 https://www.greyhighlands.ca/en/municipal-government/by-law-enforcement.aspx?_mid_=17823
Meaford: 519-538-2121 https://www.meaford.ca/en/our-government/by-laws.aspx
Southgate:
- Please be advised that as of June 3, 2024, all By-law Enforcement complaints MUST be submitted through Cloudpermit. https://ca.cloudpermit.com/gov/map/CA-3542005/township-of-southgate
- After Hours By-law Enforcement is available from Friday at 4 pm to Monday at 7:30 am through Municipal Support Services. Please contact 226-910-1322 during this time should you need assistance.
Not served by the OPP
Hanover:
- By-law: 519-364-2780 ext 249 https://www.hanover.ca/council-government/law-enforcement
- Hanover police: 519-364-2411
West Grey:
- By-law: 519-369-2200 ext 229 https://forms.westgrey.com/By-law-complaint-form
- West Grey police: 519-371-6911
Bruce County
Served by OPP
Arran Elderslie: Online submission: https://www.arran-elderslie.ca/en/municipal-services/by-law-enforcement.aspx
Brockton: 519-881-2223 ext 141 https://www.brockton.ca/en/our-services/by-law-enforcement.aspx?_mid_=109828
Huron-Kinloss: 519-395-3844 https://www.huronkinloss.com/live-here/by-law-enforcement/
Kincardine: 226-910-1322 https://www.kincardine.ca/our-services/by-law/
Northern Bruce Peninsula: 833-793-3537 ext 235 https://www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/government/by-law-enforcement/
South Bruce Peninsula: 519-534-1400 ext 123 https://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/en/town-hall/by-law-enforcement.aspx
South Bruce: online submission https://forms.southbruce.ca/By-Law/By-Law-Complaint-Form
Not served by the OPP
Saugeen Shores
- By-law: 519-832-2008 ext 138 https://www.saugeenshores.ca/en/town-hall/by-law-enforcement.aspx
- Saugeen Shores Police: 519-832-9200
Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1L4
Provides basic needs as well as support, advocacy, and referral.
Offers a range of essentials such as food, clothing, showers, laundry, hygiene products, and more.
Provides opportunities for crisis counseling, housing assistance, and referrals to specialized programs.