Resources for the Muskoka Community
Connecting you to helpful resources across Muskoka.
Circles Muskoka – Program for individuals and families dealing with financial challenges. Peer led support.
https://www.circlesmuskoka.com/
Environment: Muskoka Conservancy is a charitable land trust that works with conservation-minded partners to permanently protect natural spaces around Muskoka. www.muskokaconservancy.org
Food App – Too Good to Go connects you to local food facilities.
https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-ca/how-does-the-app-work
Food Support and Delivery Programs – District of Muskoka
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/covid-19-food-and-support.aspx
Food Support for Children – Food 4 Kids Muskoka. Provides food for kids 4-13 with limited access to food on weekends.
https://food4kidsmuskoka.ca/
Food Banks:
West Food Bank – Port Carling
https://westmuskokafoodbank.org/
Manna Food Bank – Bracebridge
https://mannafoodbank.ca/
The Table Soup Kitchen – Huntsville
https://www.thetablefoundation.ca/
The Corner Lighthouse – Huntsville
https://cornerlighthouse.ca/home/
Salvation Army – Bracebridge
https://southmuskokaministries.com/
Salvation Army – Huntsville. Family Services Outreach
https://thesalvationarmyhuntsville.ca/family-services-outreach/
Gravenhurst Against Poverty – Gravenhurst
https://www.gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com/
Mind-Aid Muskoka – Mental health supports for youth/young people.
https://www.mindaidmuskoka.com/
Hospice Muskoka – Grief and bereavement support for dealing with the loss of loved ones.
https://www.hospicemuskoka.com/grief
Transit: District of Muskoka Demand-Responsive Transit –On Demand transit for rural areas.
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/district-drt.aspx
Transit Assistance in Gravenhurst – Gravenhurst Against Poverty, transportation program.
https://www.gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com/transportation-program
Home Repair Funding – Provides funding for low or moderate income households with the Muskoka Ontario Renovates program. https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/housing/housing-home-repair-funding.aspx#Required-Documents
Affordable Home Ownership Programs – District of Muskoka
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/housing/affordable-homeownership-programs.aspx
Home Emergency Assistance and Homelessness – District of Muskoka
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/housing/affordable-homeownership-programs.aspx
Income Tax Assistance – Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/community-services-and-support/income-tax-clinics.aspx
Digital Literacy – Access to resources and support. Muskoka Almaquin Ontario Health Team
https://maoht.ca/digital-literacy/
Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner – Sign up with Ontario’s Health Care Connect Program
https://maoht.ca/get-primary-care/
Wellness programs in Gravenhurst – Gravenhurst Against Poverty
https://www.gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com/wellness-programs
The Child Care Fee Subsidy Program – District of Muskoka
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/children-and-seniors/community-resources-for-children-and-families.aspx#Child-Care-Fee-Subsidy-The-District-of-Muskoka
Child grants – For recreational, medical, cultural, emotional (i.e. basic necessities like bedding or clothing, camp, sports, recreation, dance, music). Children of Muskoka
https://www.childrenofmuskoka.com/
Alzeimer Society of Muskoka – Support for yourself or someone you know with dementia.
https://alzheimer.ca/muskoka/en
Dental Care – Healthy Smiles provincial dental program for kids 17 and under.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care
Affordable Dental Care – Canadian Dental Care Program
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html
Family and Children Resources – YWCA. Including assistance with employment, health, child care, youth, camp/outdoor, immigration.
https://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/contact-your-ymca/
Family Care and Resources – The Hands Family Help Network programs for children, youth and adults, and helps with access to care and resources.
https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/
Raising Resilient Children – Muskoka Family Focus
https://mps.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Raising-Resilient-June-2017.pdf
Cyber Bullying – Need Help Now
www.needhelpnow.ca
Harm Reduction – Information about harm reduction. Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program. Coordinates distribution of harm reduction supplies.
http://www.ohrdp.ca/
District Volunteer Opportunities:
Care Card Committee Member – Click here to learn about this position. https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/children-and-seniors/resources/Seniors-Programs-Docs/Care-Card-Committee-(1).pdf
Training and education – Opportunities for volunteers positions is available on the District’s information line at: 705-645-2100, extension 4199.
The District’s Advisory Committee – Provide feedback in District surveys for planning, attend and/or speak at meetings. Here’s the District meeting calendar. https://muskoka.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/7556/
For the District of Muskoka Multi-year Accessibility Plan (2023-2025), click here. https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/council/resources/2023-2025-Multi-Year-Accessibility-Plan.pdf
How to Build Your Social Circle (Ontario.ca): Information Guide
Ontario Drug Benefit program regarding diabetes: Information publication
Vaccines and immunization: Information publication
Ontario 211 – Quick access to a helpline that provides information about social services, programs, and community support. Dial 2 1 1 or visit their website 211ontario.ca
This page will continue to grow as we add new resources for the Muskoka community.
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