COVID-19 Relief
Community Resources
Community Resources
YWCA Cambridge has compiled some community resources to combat the effects of covid-19
If you are feeling unwell
Please visit the Region of Waterloo Public Health website for the most recent medical advice for individuals with medical concerns related to COVID-19 HERE
Food supports in our Region
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
While the Food Bank does not serve individual families directly from its warehouse, it is a great resource for food supports in the Region. The Food Bank is available to help individuals find resources for food close to home (in the Region) and in situations where the need for food is an emergency. Please call their office if you need assistance finding a resource 519.743.5576. You can also view the Food Assistance Map on their website HERE
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
For the most up-to-date details regarding the Hamper program, call 519-622-6550 or visit https://cambridgefoodbank.org/
Nutrition For Learning
Pop up snack locations have been added throughout the Region. For locations and times, please visit: https://www.nutritionforlearning.ca/
Government resources, including benefits and assistance
Government of Canada Employment and Social Development
For resources related to employment benefits, including Employment Insurance (EI). Contact the new dedicated toll-free phone number if you are in quarantine and seeking to waive the one-week EI sickness benefits waiting period so you can be paid for the first week of your claim:
Telephone: 1-833-381-2725 (toll-free)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-800-529-3742
To apply for Employment Insurance, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html
For assistance in accessing Federal benefits and services, contact the office of MP Bryan May. Call (519) 624-7440 or visit https://bmay.liberal.ca/
Government of Ontario Benefits and Financial Supports
To learn more about the available benefits and to apply, please visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/taxes-and-benefits
For assistance in accessing Provincial benefits and services, contact the office of MPP Belinda C. Karahalios. Call (519) 650-2770 or visit https://www.ola.org/en/members/all/belinda-c-karahalios
For the latest information about COVID-19 in Ontario, visit Public Health Ontario HERE
Other resources
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region
24HR support hotline remains available. For support services, please call (519) 741-8633 or visit http://www.sascwr.org/
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
For support services, please call (519) 653-2422 (Cambridge) or (519) 742-5894 (Kitchener-Waterloo) or visit https://wcswr.org/
Haven House Emergency Shelter in Cambridge
Call (519) 653-2289 or visit https://wcswr.org/about-us/our-services/residential/haven-house/
Anselma House Emergency Shelter in Cambridge
Call (519) 741-9184 or visit https://wcswr.org/about-us/our-services/residential/anselma-house/
Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region
Call (519) 623-6970 or visit https://www.facswaterloo.org/
Free Mental Health Resources provided by Green Shield Canada (GSC). Stronger Minds is a free digital program from MindBeacon that provides crucial mental health support for all Canadians. Stronger Minds is available via mindbeacon.com/strongerminds, with guidance in the form of short videos, quick reads and activities.
CAMH
Resources designed to help people with concerns and questions about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives and mental well-being.
Visit http://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19
Download a PDF of this list: YWCA_Covid19_Resources