Useful Links
Useful Links
Here is a quick list of links we hope you’ll find useful that includes resources available throughout the region. If you know of any other resources you think should be included in our list - feel free to contact us at KHIHelp@kitchener.ca
Community Resources
City of Kitchener - 519.741.2345
Information about living in the City of Kitchener
Leisure Access - Fee Assistance
Leisure Access offers financial support for residents with low income living in Kitchener to help them participate in recreational programs.
Grand River Transit (GRT) - 519.585.7555
Provides transit service in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, St. Jacobs and New Hamburg.
Region of Waterloo (RoW) - 519.575.4400
Information about living within the Region of Waterloo.
Region of Waterloo Social Service
COVID-19 Resources
How to Protect Yourself & Stop the Spread
Information for residents experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19
What you need to know to help you and your family stay healthy
Public Health Ontario Fact Sheet
Region of Waterloo Coronavirus Resources for Tenants
Supportive Services
Connex Ontario - 1.866.531.2600
Provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and/or gambling.
Communty Support Connections - 519.772.8787
Provides a range of supports and services that enable people to live at home with independence and dignity.
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - 519.745.2531
Provide supports and translation services.
Low income Energy Assistance
Online application for energy bill assistance.
Lutherwood - 519.884.7755
Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives in our community by providing mental health, employment and housing services to more than 19,600 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Tax Clinics - 519.579.3800
Social Development Centre Waterloo Region provides free online tax clinics.
To book an appointment email tax-clinic@waterlooregion.org
Telehealth - 1.866.797.000
Provides fast, free medical advice.
The Working Centre - 519.743.1151
Provides a variety of supports for the community, including tax preparation, housing needs, job search and drop-in hours.
Waterloo Regional Police Service Non-Emergency Line - 519.570.9777
Women in Crisis Centre - 519.742.5894
Provide supports to women and children in crisis.
Domestic Violence Victims Alliance (519) 744-3882
The Domestic Violence Victim's Alliance & Retail Therapy KW Thrift & Consign founded in 2022
Finding support for a safe and healthy pathway forward.
Community Events
City of Kitchener - 519.741.2345
Information about living in the City of Kitchener
Grand River Transit (GRT) - 519.585.7555
Provides transit service in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Elmira, St. Jacobs and New Hamburg.
Region of Waterloo (RoW) - 519.575.4400
Information about living within the Region of Waterloo.
Region of Waterloo Social Service
Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB)
Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB)
Supportive Services
Connex Ontario - 1.866.531.2600
Provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and/or gambling.
Communty Support Connections - 519.772.8787
Provides a range of supports and services that enable people to live at home with independence and dignity.
Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre - 519.745.2531
Provide supports and translation services.
Low income Energy Assistance
Online application for energy bill assistance.
Lutherwood - 519.884.7755
Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives in our community by providing mental health, employment and housing services to more than 19,600 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Tax Clinics - 519.579.3800
Social Development Centre Waterloo Region provides free online tax clinics.
To book an appointment email tax-clinic@waterlooregion.org
Telehealth - 1.866.797.000
Provides fast, free medical advice.
TorchLight - Distress Line 519.821.3760
A support service for people experiencing distress about their circumstances.
The Working Centre - 519.743.1151
Provides a variety of supports for the community, including tax preparation, housing needs, job search and drop-in hours.
Women in Crisis Centre - 519.742.5894
Provide supports to women and children in crisis.