Community Resources
List of Community Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous Orillia
https://egbdaa.org/meetings/?tsml-region=orillia
Provides free, confidential peer support and recovery meetings for people who want to stop drinking. Meetings include discussion, Big Book, and speaker groups, with both in-person and online options.
Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch
Provides mental health, addiction, and housing support, including counselling, case management, supportive housing, rent supplements, and referrals to community services.
Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka
Provides a safe, child-friendly space for children and youth affected by abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violence. Services include advocacy, trauma-informed investigations and interviews, counselling and mental health supports, court preparation and accompaniment, family support, prevention programs, and referrals to community services. Services are free.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Children’s Aid Society 24/7- Provides child protection and family support services, including support for children and youth experiencing abuse or neglect, counselling, foster care, adoption, kinship care, family support, referrals, and child and youth mental health services in Muskoka. Services are free, with child protection concerns handled 24/7.
Green Haven Women’s Shelter 24/7
Provides 24/7 emergency shelter and crisis support for women and their children experiencing violence or abuse. Programs include individual and group counselling, child and youth support, safety planning, legal and court support, employment assistance, parenting support, community outreach, transitional housing assistance, referrals, and educational resources. Services are free and confidential.
Community Legal Clinic
Provides free legal information, advice, and assistance to eligible low-income individuals with issues such as housing, employment, income assistance, disability, human rights, and consumer law.
Information Orillia
Provides free, confidential information, referrals, and support connecting individuals and families to local health, social, and community services. Located inside the Orillia Public Library at 36 Mississaga St. W
Info 211
Dial- 211
A free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to local community, social, health, and government services. Available 24/7 by phone.
Mental Health Crisis Line
Mental Health and Addiction Services
Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support, assessment, information, and referrals for people experiencing mental health or addiction-related concerns.
Orillia Youth Centre
https://www.orilliarec.ca/orillia-youth-centre/
A free, safe, and supervised drop-in space for youth ages 11–17, offering recreational activities, social programs, workshops, and a welcoming place to connect with others.
The Lighthouse
Men, Women and Youth Shelter- Provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, outreach, meals, and other services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including dedicated support for youth.
Salvation Army – Orillia Family Services
https://salvationarmyorillia.ca/
Provides practical support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, including food assistance, emergency support, referrals, and help with basic needs.
Sexual/Domestic Assault Treatment Centre 24/7
https://www.osmh.on.ca/sexual-assault-domestic-violence/
Located at Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital- Provides confidential, 24/7 medical care, crisis support, safety planning, and treatment for survivors of sexual assault and domestic/intimate partner violence. Police involvement is not required to access the service
The Sharing Place Food Bank
Provides free food and essential items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, helping ensure access to nutritious food and basic necessities.
Victim Support Line 24/7
Provides confidential, compassionate support to victims of crime, including information, referrals, and assistance navigating available services, 24/7.
Victim Witness Assistance Program
https://www.ontario.ca/page/victimwitness-assistance-program
provides support and information to victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice system, including help understanding court processes, preparing for court, and accessing available services.