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Community and Government Resources
Community and Government Resources
- Community resource centres provide community members of all ages with access to a wide variety of health and social supports and services.
- There is much to see and do locally, even if your income is limited. Free or low cost recreational and cultural programs for all ages are available at various venues. Check the Spectrum program guide (below) for a variety of courses run by the City ...
- Fitness centres provide programming for all ages aimed at helping people achieve and maintain active and healthy lives. Fees may apply for some of the on-going and drop-in programs.
- Elected federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous representatives provide their constituents with information about government programs, while addressing concerns about government services and public policy.
- Regulatory bodies and public advocates are appointed by federal, provincial, municipal, and Indigenous governments to protect and promote the rights of citizens.
- Federal and provincial services that administer government functions and oversee the delivery of public services.
- First Nation, Inuit, and Métis services that administer government functions and oversee the delivery of public services.
- Municipal services that administer government functions, and oversee the delivery of regional/local public services.
- Local groups of residents and property owners organize activities to improve their specific communities or respond to social issues. Some associations may have elected leaders or voluntary dues.
- Services or programs that help vulnerable people who have inadequate or no ID to get identifying documents, certificates, or licenses.
- Services which provide equitable access to content so people can get information or advance themselves through literacy, lifelong learning, social engagement, and cultural enrichment.
- Providing transportation to the public for a fee, the system runs on set routes at a scheduled time. Public transportation may offer specialized services for residents with mobility limitations.
Consumer Services
Consumer Services
- Consumer protection services offer information and handle complaints about the credibility of businesses and monitor fair business and advertising practices.
- Agencies and programs that ensure that drugs, health products and consumer products are safe, effective and of high quality.
Criminal Justice and Legal Services
Criminal Justice and Legal Services
- Community legal services that provide legal advice, representation, resources, and education.
- Listed are facilities and programs for those sentenced to secure detention or probation. Also listed are programs for those paroled after secure detention.
- Courts and supports for people who are in contact with the court system. Services may include information on different types of courts and how to navigate through them, advocacy, probation and parole services, and referrals to community resources.
- Organizations providing crime prevention monitor and respond to hate and discrimination, facilitate the solving of crimes, provide information on how to reduce the risk of being the victim of a crime and help reduce crime overall.
- Community-based programs for offenders and their families as they reintegrate into the community upon release, and those who are at high risk of offending.
- Agencies and programs dealing with child custody and access when parents separate.
- Legal support for eligible, low-income Ontarians, looking for assistance with legal problems, such as domestic violence, family law, immigration and refugee law, and criminal law.
- The police provide services that help with crime prevention, law enforcement, assistance to victims of crime, and emergency response.
- Support services and financial programs available to victims, and families of victims, whose lives have been impacted by crime.
- Programs for young offenders include residential treatment, detention and custody facilities, physiological assessments, as well as services to help them re-integrate back into the community such as adult education, assertiveness training, anger ...
Helping Out: Donating and Volunteering
Helping Out: Donating and Volunteering
- A donation of material items such as food, used clothing and household items are distributed or sold at minimal cost to needy individuals and families by many of the services listed on the Information London site.
- Services or programs that foster and develop volunteerism by connecting people with opportunities to serve their communities.