Organization: John Howard Society of Durham Region
Phone Numbers: 905-579-8482
Fax: 905-435-0352
Email: jhsd@jhsd.ca
Website: www.jhsd.ca
Address:
75 Richmond St W
Oshawa, ON
L1G 1E3
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * closed between 12noon-1pm
Executives: Dianna Eastwood - Executive Director
905-579-8482 ext 245 * Dianna.Eastwood@jhsd.ca
Service Description: 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.



Fees: Most services are free. Contact office for current fee schedule. Sliding fee scale for those clients with limited resources.
Application: Groups have set start dates so there may be a wait period. Most other services are first come first served that day.
Eligibility / Target Population: Anyone * mostly low income and those on ODSP
Languages: English
Area Served: Durham Region
See Also: Anger Management
Employment Assistance
Housing Referral and Rights
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Last Updated: 2/19/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=50808

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