​Local supports and services highlighted at Bruce County outreach events

Bruce County’s human services department will be hosting outreach drop-in events throughout October, providing people with knowledge and awareness of services and supports in their communities, and connecting people with supports and services that will enhance their quality of life.

If you have questions or seek more information on what supports are available to you, attend the outreach event in your community. Service providers will be present to meet with people and help will be offered for setting up supports and making referrals to other community services.

Kincardine – Oct. 24 (fourth Thursday of the month), Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham St., Kincardine, 10 a.m. to Noon
Some of the service providers on hand: Bruce County Housing, YMCA Housing Services, Bruce County Paramedic Services, Grey Bruce Public Health, Canadian Mental House Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce, VPI Employment Solutions, Bruce County Ontario Works, United Way of Grey Bruce, Salvation Army Owen Sound - Saugeen Shores

Walkerton – Every Tuesday in October, Big Door, 2 Durham St. East, Walkerton, Noon to 1 p.m.
Some of the service providers on hand: Bruce County Housing, YMCA Housing Services, Bruce County Paramedic Services, Grey Bruce Public Health, Canadian Mental House Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce, VPI Employment Solutions, Bruce County Ontario Works, United Way of Grey Bruce, Salvation Army Owen Sound - Saugeen Shores

Wiarton – Oct. 9 (second Wednesday of the month), The Green House, 527 Bedford St., Wiarton, 10 a.m. to Noon
Some of the service providers on hand: Bruce County Housing, YMCA Housing Services, Bruce County Paramedic Services, Grey Bruce Legal Clinic, Grey Bruce Public Health, CMHA Grey Bruce, VPI Employment Solutions, Bruce County Ontario Works, United Way of Grey Bruce, Salvation Army Wiarton

Port Elgin – Oct. 17 (third Thursday of the month), Living Hope Centre, 515 Goderich St., Port Elgin, Noon to 2 p.m.
Some of the service providers on hand: Bruce County Housing, YMCA Housing Services, Bruce County Paramedic Services, Grey Bruce Public Health, Canadian Mental House Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce, VPI Employment Solutions, Bruce County Ontario Works, United Way of Grey Bruce, Salvation Army Owen Sound - Saugeen Shores

“Bruce County human services and our valuable partners embrace an equitable and person-centred approach in the delivery of services, such as early learning programs and supports for licensed child care, financial and stability supports, housing and homelessness solutions, and strategic community initiatives,” said director Tina Metcalfe. “Our priority is to ensure everyone feels valued and included in our community.”

Bruce County human services can be reached by calling 1-800-265-3022.

To access additional community services and supports, call 211 – this is a 24/7 service and multilingual interpretation is available.