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Resources for individuals and families during COVID-19.

Find mental health and community services, access to food, support for seniors and other services for vulnerable residents.

Other information

Supporting Peel's most vulnerable residents during COVID-19. We're working with local community partners, agencies and the not-for-profit sector on planning, operations and service delivery. Learn more about the Community Response Table.

Tenants and housing providers can access our housing and homelessness update to learn about the available services.

If you're at immediate risk of losing housing or are homeless call us at 905-453-1300.

Access a list of public access wireless (WiFi) spots in Peel.

If you've been exposed or are showing symptoms of COVID-19, call the Street Helpline 1-877-848-8481.

Peel Living tenants

Visit affected services and facilities or up-to-date information about Peel Living during COVID-19.

Food banks and community food programs

Refer to the Peel Food Map to check the updated hours and for information on donations, through the Emergency Donation Centre.

Call 211 if you can't access the online food map. Food programs on the map include:

  • breakfast programs
  • community meal programs (soup kitchen)
  • food banks
  • food pantries
  • emergency donation centre

Food banks and community food programs are following Public Health's physical distancing guidelines to protect their guests, volunteers and staff.

Brampton residents

If you and your loved ones need immediate access to food, visit Brampton's Social Support Task Force page and complete the online form to request support.

Ontario Works program

If you are in a crisis or emergency situation, need help paying for food and housing, and are not already on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), you can apply for COVID-19 emergency assistance.

For current clients, appointments with your caseworker will take place over the phone, call 905-793-9200 if you live in Brampton or Mississauga. If you live in Caledon, call toll-free at 1-800-327-5379.

You can also access information about your OW case, report income, and change your address online. Register and access at ontario.ca/MyBenefits

You can apply for financial assistance online. Learn more about Ontario Works.

Additional help

Access information related to children during COVID-19:

Meal delivery
Help with groceries, medication and other errands

The Regional Community Response Table is working with community partners on other resources to support you.

If you live in Brampton and have no one to assist you with medication pickup, call 311 or email COVID19senior@brampton.ca.

Transportation

Access the following for up-to-date information.

Support for everyone
  • Wellness Together Canada
    A portal dedicated to mental wellness. It connects Canadians to peer support workers, social workers, psychologists and other professionals for confidential chat sessions and phone calls. Supported by the Canadian government and other partner organizations.
  • Togetherall
    An anonymous, online peer-to-peer support community providing support for anxiety, depression, and other common mental well-being issues.
  • Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch
    A pioneer in providing a variety of mental health services including crisis support and counselling.
  • Check Up From The Neck Up
    A private, online check-up that connects people with mental health resources and help.
  • ConnexOntario
    Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness or gambling.
  • eMentalHealth.ca
    Anonymous, trustworthy information about mental health and where to find help.
  • Veterans Affairs OSI (Operational Stress Injuries) Connect app
    A free mental health learning and self-management app developed to provide help through the OSI Clinic Network.
Support for adults and youth

Bounce Back
Help for managing low mood, mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry for anyone aged 15 or over. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos.

Support for youth

Mindyourmind
Mental health resources and advice for youth aged 14 to 29.

Supporting and helping kids

Kids Help Phone
Professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support for young people. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.

Additional support

During this challenging time you may find support from your place of worship or faith community. Many are offering live streaming of services, visit your local place of worship online to see what support and services they may be offering.