There are people in Clarington who are living without stable, permanent, appropriate housing. The Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for all social services in all Durham municipalities, including Clarington. This includes safe, temporary shelter and supports for residents with no safe accommodation options.
Winter Warming
Clarington’s Winter Warming Centre is located at 181 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville. It's open seven days a week from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. December to March 31. Showers, washers and dryers are available. Pet-friendly. Operated by Do Unto Others.
If you need assistance getting to a warming program or shelter, Housing outreach agencies can provide transportation help, or you can contact Durham Region’s Street Outreach Team at HomelessHelp@durham.ca or by calling 905-666-6239 ext. 5510 or 1-888-721-0622 ext. 5510 or 311 ext. 5510.
Cooling Centres
Cooling Centres provide a safe place for people to cool down when it is hot outside. The Region of Durham provides a list of Cooling Centres in Clarington in addition to others across Durham.
Do you need support?
If you need support or shelter, please contact Durham Region at HomelessHelp@Durham.ca or call 905-666-6239 ext. 5510. The Outreach Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Food banks and meal programs
Find information about food support programs, including community meals and food banks on 211 Durham or call or text 2-1-1.
Services in Clarington
Bowmanville Library, 163 Church Street, Bowmanville
- Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 to 5 p.m.
- Nonperishable food cupboard stocked by Feed the Need, free computers, Wi-Fi, a climate-controlled space, and washrooms.
John Howard Society, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville
- Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Serves youth and adults in areas such as counselling, employment, literacy, housing, and addictions.
Services by day
| Monday |
Monday
| Time | Location | Services |
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| 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Bowmanville Library, 163 Church Street, Bowmanville |
ODSP Drop-in. Assistance for those receiving or applying for the Ontario Disability Support Program. |
| 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
The Rock Café. Dinner served at St. Joseph's Church.
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| Tuesday |
Tuesday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Bowmanville Library, 163 Church Street, Bowmanville |
Welcome Centre Immigrant Services. Assistance with settlement papers and newcomer services.
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| 9:30 a.m. to noon |
Bowmanville Library, 163 Church Street, Bowmanville |
John Howard Society Durham Region Housing Support. Assistance with housing, a caseworker is available on-site to help with housing/landlord/tenant needs.
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| 10 to 11:30 a.m. |
St. Andrew's Presbyterian and St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church Street, Bowmanville |
BLUE Café. Breakfast snacks like yogurt, cheese, baked goods, fruit, coffee/tea, hot chocolate, music and bingo. All seeking a warm community and a safe space are welcome. Free toiletries and a food pantry are available. Silver Street doors open about 9 a.m. Coffee begins at 10 a.m. |
| 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
St. Andrew's Presbyterian and St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church Street, Bowmanville |
Clothing Cupboard. Seasonal clothes and footwear for men, women and children at no cost. Call 905-623-7361 for other availability. |
| 12:30 to 3 p.m. |
Salvation Army, 75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
Food Pantry and Coffee Hub. Coffee, snacks and a warm space are available whenever the Pantry is open. Groceries can be obtained once each month. |
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| Wednesday |
Wednesday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 9 to 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. |
Salvation Army, 75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
Food Pantry and Coffee Hub. Coffee, snacks and a warm space are available whenever the Pantry is open. Groceries can be obtained once each month. |
| 10 to 11:45 a.m. |
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
St Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Clients can pick up five to seven days' worth of groceries once a month. Backpacks with supplies, including scarves, socks, and non-perishables, whenever the food bank is open.
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| Thursday |
Thursday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
St. Andrew's Presbyterian and St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church Street, Bowmanville |
Bread of Life Social Justice Café. Free hot meals available; also open to paying customers who can buy lunch, and if able, add a little extra to pay for another’s meal. Dine in or take out. Several menu selections each week.
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| 12:30 to 3 p.m. |
Salvation Army, 75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
Food Pantry and Coffee Hub. Coffee, snacks and a warm space are available whenever the Pantry is open. Groceries can be obtained once each month.
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| 4 to 4:45 p.m. |
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville |
St Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Clients can pick up five to seven days' worth of groceries once a month. Backpacks with supplies, including scarves, socks, and non-perishables, whenever the food bank is open.
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| Friday |
Friday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 4:30 doors open. 5 p.m. dinner. Second Friday of the month. September to June. |
St. Andrew's Presbyterian and St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church Street, Bowmanville |
Gathering Place Community Dinner. Delicious hot meal served family style, no cost. All welcome. Clothing Cupboard open.
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| Saturday |
Saturday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 4:30 to 6 p.m. |
St. John's Anglican Church, 11 Temperance Street, Bowmanville |
Saturday Soul Suppers. Delicious home-made meals and accompaniments. Necessities on hand. |
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| Sunday |
Sunday
| Time | Location | Services |
|---|
| 12:30 to 5 p.m. |
Bowmanville Library, 163 Church Street, Bowmanville |
The library is open for regular services, warming and food pantry. |
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How you can help
If you see a vulnerable resident who needs support, learn more from the Region of Durham about how you can help.
