Community Centre
Programs & Services
Our programs and services are for individuals in need of support. We prioritize those who already use our programs or are in immediate need. If you’re new to the Community Centre and would like to access our services, please check in with a staff member.
The Community Centre is Open 365 Days a Year, Including Holidays
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 3:30 – 6:00 PM
If you have questions, please contact us at 1-519-578-8018 x0
Daily Programs & Services Schedule
Every Day
Hot, Nutritious Meals - Monday to Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (takeout available)
Dinner: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (takeout available until 8:30 PM)
Hot, Nutritious Meals - Weekends
Saturday Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Sunday Dinner: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Weekdays
Resource & Advocacy:
If you’re looking for help with housing, employment, or accessing community services, staff are available to help. Computers, phones, a community information board, and a listening ear are always available.
Kitchen Volunteering:
Volunteer and learn new skills in our community kitchen. Working with our kitchen coordinator, prepare and serve lunch. Connect with the Community Centre staff for more information.
Laundry & Showers: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Laundry and shower facilities are available 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that laundry and shower services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check-in with staff to put your name on the list.
Mondays
Health Care Services: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Starling Housing Support: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Starling Community Services support staff are available to help with housing applications and general questions.
Drop In Counselling: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sign up with staff to get your name on the list.
Chapel: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us every Monday for chapel with various churches, worshiping and learning the Bible together. No registration is required.
Tuesdays
Veterans Support
Meet with a volunteer to find support for veterans and those who have served
Health Care Services: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Clothing Repair: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet with one of our volunteers who will repair any simple rips, holes or tears in clothing.
Traverse Brain Injury Support: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet with an outreach worker to find support and resources for those affected by brain injuries.
Wednesdays
Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ODSP staff are available to help with applications and general questions.
Starling Housing Support: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Starling Community Services support staff are available to help with housing applications and general questions.
Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART Hub) – Employment Support and Community Coordinator
: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Coordinator and Employment Counsellor available to provide intakes, guidance, and resources to individuals facing homelessness or housing instability and substance use concerns.
Health Care Services: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Thursdays
Veterans Support
Meet with a volunteer to find support for veterans and those who have served
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM): 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Walk-ins accepted 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM) are available to assist individuals of any age access support for substance use disorders.
Ontario Works | Starling Housing Support: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Ontario Works and Starling Community Services support staff are available to help with housing applications and general questions.
Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART Hub) – Employment Support: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Employment Counsellor available to provide guidance and resources to individuals facing homelessness or housing instability and substance use concerns.
Women’s Bible Study: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Drop in. No registration is required.
Health Care Services: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Fridays
Health Care Services: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART Hub) – Community Coordinator: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Coordinator available to provide intakes, guidance, and resources to individuals facing homelessness or housing instability and substance use concerns.
Afternoon Drop-in Counselling: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sign up with staff to get your name on the list.
Fun Fridays: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us in the Community Centre for a fun Friday activities
Sundays
Winners’ Circle – Alcoholics Anonymous: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
People share their experiences, strength, and hope through their recovery from alcoholism. The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking. AA is not allied with any denomination, political party, organization, or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. Drop in. No registration is required.
Additional Services
More Ways to Strengthen Care & Healing
Alongside our main programs, these services provide added support for youth and families.
Drop-in Mealtimes
You are welcome to join us for a hot nutritious meal in our dining room or take out a meal to go! If you need a hot meal and a safe place to connect, Ray of Hope can offer food, community, and support.
Marketplace Food Hamper
If you need food, we can help. Through our Marketplace food hamper program, you can choose foods that meet your family’s unique needs and preferences.