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There are many social services available for residents and visitors in the Town of Saugeen Shores. These include service clubs and aid providers.

Bruce County Services

Bruce County social services include:

  • Business and Human Services Integration
  • Children’s Services
  • Housing Facilities
  • Housing Services
  • Income & Support Services 
  • Strategic Community Initiatives & Funding 

Visit their website to learn more.

Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce

The Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce provides a full list of local social service providers and leisure groups. Visit their website to learn more.

Port Elgin Meals on Wheels

Port Elgin Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals at around 11:30 a.m. each weekday to those in need within the community of Port Elgin. To get in touch with Port Elgin Meals on Wheels, contact Home & Community Support Services of Grey-Bruce.

Salvation Army Food Bank & Family Services

 

For more information, contact The Salvation Army Owen Sound - Saugeen Shores Family Services and Food Bank.

 

United Way Bruce Grey - 211

 

United Way Bruce Grey and Community Connection offer 211 services, an important gateway to community, social, non-clinical health, and related government services.

 

The service is offered in over 150 languages by phone, web, and text.

 

211 information experts help callers make sense of social, health and government services information that is often buried on websites, social media channels, e-newsletters, and spread throughout the network of partners and community leaders.

 

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services helps communities and their residents thrive through the economic and civic contributions of all Ontarians. The Ministry offers social assistance through Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program.

The Ministry also helps Ontario children and youth have the best opportunity to succeed and reach their potential. Youth probation officers monitor youth who have been in trouble with the law and have an existing probation order. Learn more about youth justice services. 

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Town of Saugeen Shores

600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820

Port Elgin ON N0H 2C0

Phone 519-832-2008

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