Community Resources
Community resources for International Students
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion
Civic resource centre to create an inclusive and welcoming city through respecting diversity, practicing equity, and speaking out against discrimination.
Phone: 905-297-4694
Email: info@hcci.ca
Address: 423 King Street East, Hamilton
Circle of Friends for Newcomers
Provides English classes for newcomers to Canada. Also provides support with finding ESL credit programs, obtaining high school diplomas, and locating bridging programs in the city.
Phone: 905-529-1840
Address: 155 Queen Street North, Hamilton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
Immigrant Working Centre
Offers settlement services, employment services, English classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Phone: 905-529-5209
Email: communications@iwchamilton.ca
Address: 8 Main Street East – Suite 101, Hamilton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Helping International Students
Non-profit organization that seeks to address the unique practical, social, and spiritual needs of Canada’s international student community. We achieve this goal by working with local churches and organizations to mobilize volunteers and financial support to provide events and programming designed to serve the felt needs of international students in cities across Canada. Email:admin@hamiltoninternationalstudents.com
https://www.hamiltoninternationalstudents.com/
Youth Wellness Centre
Mental health and addiction programs and support available to individuals aged 17-25. Clients are able to self-refer.
905-522-1155 x 31725 or email ywcintake@stjoes.ca
Alternatives for Youth
Free substance abuse counselling available to youth 12-22, as well as their families.
905-527-4469
Crisis supports
For Mental Health Emergencies:
If you are experiencing a mental health or medical crisis please contact the following:
- call 911
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency department
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
905-522-4941
50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton
(Psychiatric Emergency Services available) - Juravinski Hospital
905-521-2100
711 Concession St, Hamilton - Hamilton General Hospital
905-521-2100
237 Barton St. East, Hamilton
For Mental Health Support outside of regular business hours the following resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
Good2Talk
Provides free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Free, professional and confidential support 24/7 via phone.
Students can reach Good2Talk at 1-866-925-5454, or by connecting through 2-1-1 from anywhere in Ontario. Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
Barrett Centre
Mental health crisis program that responds to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis but do not need hospitalization; supports individuals 16 and up.
Crisis Line: 905-529-7878.Link to Barrett Centre
COAST Hamilton
Mental health crisis outreach and support for all ages.
Crisis Line: 905-972-8338.Link to COAST Hamilton
Please find below the link to the official page of campus wellness: