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Organization:
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John Howard Society of Durham Region
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Address:
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75 Richmond St W
Oshawa, ON
L1G 1E3
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * closed between 12noon-1pm
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Executives:
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Dianna Eastwood - Executive Director
905-579-8482 ext 245 * Dianna.Eastwood@jhsd.ca
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Service Description:
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Mission is to reduce the impact of crime and its causes by providing a spectrum of effective prevention and intervention programs.
Services include:
- Community and Justice services - adult and youth services such as groups for anger management, parenting, individual counselling and more.
- Employment and Training services - jobs, resumes, student employment and adult literacy
- Housing services - affordable housing, landlord/tenant support, personal ID and youth residence
Offices also located in Ajax, Clarington and Whitby.
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Fees:
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Most services are free. Contact office for current fee schedule. Sliding fee scale for those clients with limited resources.
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Application:
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Groups have set start dates so there may be a wait period. Most other services are first come first served that day.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Anyone * mostly low income and those on ODSP
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