programs & services
The Help Centre provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of disadvantaged members of the Northumberland County community; they are identified below.
Our services also include the completion of a variety of forms required by the various levels of government, as well as referrals to other community agencies. Specific forms are often required to obtain help from these sources.
Housing Programs
- Do you need help finding affordable housing in Northumberland County?
- Do you need training to help you become a better tenant so that you can stay in your rental unit?
- Do you need assistance completing Rent-Geared-to-Income applications?
- Do you need transportation to get to rental viewings?
The Help Centre assists and supports residents of Northumberland County who are at risk of homelessness, or are currently homeless, to secure housing with the following services:
Financial Programs
- Do you need help finding affordable housing in Northumberland County?
- Do you need training to help you become a better tenant so that you can stay in your rental unit?
- Do you need assistance completing Rent-Geared-to-Income applications?
- Do you need transportation to get to rental viewings?
The Help Centre assists and supports residents of Northumberland County who have financial concerns in a variety of areas. Our programs include:
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Money Management Program
The Help Centre’s Money Management Worker can assist you with:
- Filing your income taxes
- Assessing if you are eligible for a variety of funding assistance programs
- Providing referrals to other community services and/or other programs offered by The Help Centre
- Advocating for you with community agencies
- Reviewing your income
english as a second language (ESL) Class
- Are you a newcomer looking forward to improving your English language skills, and learning more about your new country and community?
Senior Support Program
- Are you a senior living in a rural area of Northumberland County and feel isolated?
- Have you recently lost your loved one and you feel overwhelmed on how to navigate the social service system?
- Do you feel vulnerable and have difficulties accessing essential community services?
- Are you having trouble applying for CPP, OAS, GIS and any other government programs?
- Does your amount of fixed income not allow you to buy nutritious foods?
- Have you recently received a notice of eviction?
Learn more about our seniors support programs and services >
CEOTIS, Central Eastern Ontario Translation and Interpretation Services
Do you require translation services? The Help Centre works with CEOTIS to provide translation and interpretation services in a large number of world languages.
- The CEOTIS services:
- Translators are located in Canada
- Are precise and ensure confidentiality
- Translators are ATIO certified (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario)
- Original documentation is needed for translations to be certified
- Quotes are provided within 1 to 2 business days
- Minimum deposit required
- Completed in 7 business days or less
Are you ready to find out how The Help Centre can help you?
We help disadvantaged residents of Northumberland County through
programs that provide assistance for the real world problems of low-income
individuals and families.
You can contact us at:
Phone: 905-372-2646 or 1-888-698-3382 (toll-free)
Email: info@thehelpcentre.ca
@thehelpandlegalcentreofnorthumberland
@thehelpcentre
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