
Get Help:
COVID- 19 Concerns:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Hamilton COVID 19 Hotline
905-974-9848
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Mental Health Support
CAMH ConnexOntario
1-866-521-2600
CMHA Hamilton
https://cmhahamilton.ca/
Hamilton COAST Helpline
905-972-8338
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Hamilton Public Health can be reached to register to be contacted for health and wellness assurance checks too.
Food Banks
If you need to access food services, use the links below to find the directions and hours of operation.
Hamilton FoodShare: 339 Barton Street Stoney Creek 905-664-9065
The Caledonia District Foodbank: 103 Inverness St 905-765-9287
The Hagersville Food Bank: 5 Marathon St PO Box 525 Hagersville 289-758-3789
West Lincoln Community Care Food Bank: 2660 Industrial Park Rd, Smithville 905-957-5882
Cayuga Food Bank: 8 McKay St W Cayuga 289-370-0330
Music Industry
Unison Benevolent Fund: If you are a Canadian musician or industry professional needing help click here:
https://www.unisonfund.ca/
Government Aid
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Job Support
https://www.ontario.ca/page/jobs-and-employment
Funding
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance
Give Help
St Joseph’s Healthcare
Your hospital needs you more than ever before. Click here to find out how you can offer donations of PPE, make a cash donation or how to create your own virtual fundraising page in support of St Joseph’s Healthcare.
https://www.stjoesfoundation.ca/supplydrive/
Food Banks
If you are in a position to do so, consider supporting the food bank in your area by making a monitary donation using the links below:
The Caledonia District Foodbank
The Humane Society
The Humane Society of Toronto and Hamilton have their doors closed to the public but they continue to foster, house, feed and provide medical attention to the animals. Your help is appreciated:
https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/news-and-events/news/an-urgent-plea
https://hbspca.com/donate/ways-to-donate/
Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue
http://www.whhrescue.com/how-you-can-help
For The Herd
For the Herd accepts monetary and In-Kind donations through our website. We still need your help, so please continue to support this cause and at the least please share. Here’s a tally on the generous offerings from our community.
More Deserving Charities:
There are many charities working with our local governments, WHO, and other agencies to stop the COVID-19 spread. Browse these charities leading efforts to support communities:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/donate-to-coronavirus-outbreak-response/#communities
Music Industry
Unison Benevolent Fund: This fund supports Canadian musicians, many of whom are currently out of work due to the cancellation of live concerts and events.
https://www.unisonfund.ca/