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OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society is a non-profit Society and registered Charity dedicated to making a difference. 

We are committed to empowering individuals, supporting families and promoting community health. 

Everyday, we aim to achieve these goals through a wide variety of programs and projects. These consist of:

• Child Care Services
• Family and Child Services
• Health Services
• Housing Services
• Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services
• Mental Health Services
• Shelter Services
• Women's Services
• Youth Services

Making a Difference

We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals, businesses, community groups and government to create focused effective and responsive resources for the community. 

Together we can all be part of building a healthy community. 

A healthy community is a holistic concept that goes beyond just the identification and meeting the needs. We envision a healthy community as a safe and clean environment where we all have a sense of belonging. It is a place where each of us has the opportunity to work, to learn, and to develop and realize goals that are both meaningful and fulfilling.

A Healthy Community?

At OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society the concept of a healthy community is more than just an ideal. The healthy community model is a process; a way of thinking, a way of acting and a way of approaching everything we do. We have been growing and changing since 1973; we are proud of our tradition of hard work, integrity and caring. We are here for you. We want your input:

• What are your needs?
• What are the needs of your community?
• How are we doing?
• How can we improve our programs?
• How can we further work together?

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Please Contact Us with your feedback.

Information and Referral

The OPTIONS Administration office provides up-to-date information on, and referral to, other agencies and community, health and social services.  For assistance, contact us now.

Volunteer Placement Program

Volunteer placements are primarily with OPTIONS' own programs. Approximately 200 volunteers work as part of OPTIONS' programs and projects.

As well, OPTIONS arranges placements for practicum students and interns.

OPTIONS also provides professional training for volunteers.  View our Professional Training for Volunteers section for details.

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