Helping you connect with local support for housing, food, health, and more in the Quinte area.
Community Resources
Addiction
Addictions & Mental Health Services: Support for individuals experiencing substance use, gambling, and/or mental health challenges, with a focus on wellness and community participation.
Thrive | Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre: Support for pregnant or parenting women struggling with drug use, offering case management, home visits, and parenting support.
assault
Sexual Assault Center for Quinte and District: Free, non-judgmental counselling and support for survivors of sexual violence aged 16+; also supports loved ones of survivors.
Victim Services: Immediate, on-site crisis support for victims of crime and tragedy, with specialized services for domestic violence, sexual assault, and more.
baby | Pregnancy | Parenting
Breastfeeding Support: One-on-one phone or in-person breastfeeding consultations available through Hasting Prince Edward Health.
More Info Here
Early On Drop-In Trenton Baby Club: Weekly drop-ins at Family Space, where parents of infants can connect, share, and find encouragement.
More Info Here
Good Baby Box (CDC Quinte):
Affordable weekly baby essentials like diapers, formula, and wipes to support families with young children.
More Info Here
Healthy Babies Healthy Children:
📍 Free home-visiting support for expectant and new parents
📞 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803 ext. 269
Get support with pregnancy, parenting, breastfeeding, child development, and local resources through visits from public health nurses and home visitors. Voluntary and completely free.
More Info Here
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): A free home visiting program for young people who are ages 24 & under, early in pregnancy (before 27 weeks), and facing financial hardship. Your nurse supports you from pregnancy until your child turns 2. *Not eligible? See Healthy Babies Healthy Children program.
📞 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803 ext. 269
More Info Here
Quinte Midwives: Primary care for low-risk pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — choose home or hospital birth with personalized support.
More Info Here
Subsidies: The Children’s Foundation provides eligible families with free cribs, mattresses, baby gates, or car seats to help keep little ones safe. They also offer financial support for children and youth to access sports, camps, therapy, and life skills programs. Families can apply for help with registration fees for a wide range of activities that promote growth, independence, and well-being. For registration for baby equipment, enquire within.
Child Care
Abigail’s Learning Centre: A licensed child care centre in Belleville offering infant and toddler spots, with priority given to families using their other services. Subsidized through Hastings County; availability often opens up in late spring and summer.
Child-Care Fee Subsidy – Hastings County
Helps families cover the cost of licensed child care based on income. Supports parents who are working, in school, or training. Before and after school care programs also available in Trenton and Frankford.
School Age Program
Find licensed before and after school child care options near you by visiting the Ontario Ministry's child care website:
clothing
Community Partners For Success: Offers free clothing for men and women, along with home décor and hygiene items.
cooling centre
Duncan MacDonald Arena – Cooling Centre
📍 8 Couch Cres., Trenton
🕘 Open 9:00am–5:00pm during extreme heat
Activated when temperatures reach 31°C+ for two consecutive days or humidex hits 35°C+. A safe, air-conditioned space to cool down.
Children’s programs
EarlyON Drop-In (Family Space)
📍 84 Dixon Dr., Trenton | ☎️ 613-966-9427
📅 Tues & Thurs | 🕘 9:30am–12:00pm (as of May 14, 2025)
Play, learn, and connect with your child (ages 0–6) in a fun, supportive space. Chat with staff and other caregivers.
The Children’s Foundation – Program Support
📍 363 Dundas St. W., Belleville | ☎️ 613-962-9292
🎓 Financial help for camps, sports, art therapy, autism programs, and more.
Programs include:
• Playing for Keeps (sports fees)
• Camps of Hope (camp registration)
• Strive to Thrive (life skills, therapy, and mental health support)
📝 Apply 14 days before program start; families contribute 10%.
Counselling
Enrichment Centre for Mental Health
Free short-term counselling for adults 18+ in Hastings, Prince Edward, and Brighton. No couples or children. Call to check eligibility.
Youthab
Free counselling for youth ages 16–24. Support includes mental health, substance use, eating disorders, and referrals to additional services.
Online CBT Program for New & Expecting Moms
Feeling down, anxious, or overwhelmed? Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s Steps to Wellness program is a free, 9-week online group series designed for pregnant women and new moms with babies up to 12 months old. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), you’ll learn practical tools to manage negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviours—helping you build skills and confidence to navigate postpartum depression and anxiety.
crisis services - phone lines
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9-8-8 anytime for free, 24/7 support in a mental health crisis or suicidal distress.
Canadian Mental Health Association Addictions & Mental Health Support Line
Call 310-OPEN (1-888-292-0208) for access to local mental health and addiction services.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Response Program
24/7 care by trained nurses for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. Call 613-969-7400, then dial 0 and ask for the DVSARP nurse.
Grace Inn Emergency Housing Line
After-hours help for those experiencing homelessness. Call 1-877-528-9514 from 4:30 pm–8:30 am and 24/7 on weekends.
QHC Crisis Intervention Line
24/7 support for anyone 16+ in emotional or mental health crisis. No referral needed. Call 1-888-757-7766.
Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte & District
24/7 confidential crisis line for survivors of sexual violence. Call 1-877-544-6424.
Three Oaks Foundation – Women’s Shelter
24/7 crisis support and safe shelter for women and children facing domestic violence. Call 613-966-3074 or 1-800-267-0533.
Dental
Healthy Smiles Ontario – HPE Public Health
Free dental care for children and youth ages 0–17. Clinics available in Trenton (every 2nd Wednesday) and Belleville (Thursdays). Call 613-966-5500 x 680 to book.
emergency shelter
Grace Inn Shelter
Overnight shelter 315 Church St., Belleville. Phone: 613-966-2898. Intake at 9pm and discharge at 8am. Beds available for both men and women.
Three Oaks Foundation
Emergency shelter and 24/7 support for women and children experiencing abuse. Call 613-966-3074 or 1-800-267-0533.
Education / Employment
Abigail’s Learning Centre
Offers adult-education upgrading, parenting and life-skills classes, nutrition and household-management training, and support for young parents to help build stability and opportunities.
Career Edge
Free employment services for youth and adults including job search help, resume support, job boards, and computer access. Located at 81 Dundas St. W, Trenton. Call (613) 392-9157.
Girls Inc Bold Futures
For women+ with disabilities, offering living allowances, paid work placements, and tailored supports to overcome employment barriers.
Girls Inc – Smart Start
Paid program supporting women+ (ages 15–30) in setting education and employment goals with supports like child care and transportation.
Supported Employment Program – Enrichment Centre for Mental Health
Helps individuals with disabilities find long-term employment, with financial aid for tools, clothing, transportation, and more.
financial services
Community Trusts
Emergency financial help for Belleville & Tyendinaga residents to cover urgent needs like rent, utilities, or medical bills. Confidential and free to apply. Emergency number 613-962-3070.
Jennifer Ashleigh Children’s Charity
Helps Ontario families with children facing serious medical crises. Provides financial support for hospital-related expenses. Income and residency criteria apply.
Ontario Works
Offers financial and employment assistance for individuals in need. Apply online or by phone. Emergency assistance is also available.
LUNCH
BQW Community Health Centre – Takeout Lunch
📍 69 Catherine St., Trenton | ☎️ 613-965-0698
📅 2nd & 4th Fridays | 🕝 2:30–3:30pm
Hot meal, take-out only.
Catherine’s Kitchen (St. James Anglican Church)
📍 15 South St., Trenton | ☎️ 613-438-3874
📅 Mon–Fri | 🕚 11:00am–12:30pm
Daily hot lunches; Friday includes extra take-away.
New Beginnings Support Centre
📍 76 Dundas St. W., Trenton | ☎️ 613-394-3449
📅 Mon 11am–3pm | Tues–Fri 10am–3pm
Drop in for support and a warm lunch.
Quinte West Youth Centre – “What’s Cooking”
📍 2 Wooler Rd., Trenton
📅 Tues–Fri | 🕛 12:00–5:00pm (July–August)
Youth ages 10–18 cook and enjoy meals together.
Trenton United Church
📍 85 Dundas St. E., Trenton | ☎️ 613-392-6001
📅 1st & 3rd Friday monthly | 🕚 11:00am–12:30pm
Free community lunch, served twice a month.
food - meal programs
BREAKFAST
Community Partners for Success – Breakfast
📍 50 Elgin St., Trenton | ☎️ 613-965-1167
📅 Mon, Wed, Fri | 🕘 9:00–10:30am
Start your day with a free breakfast.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110
📍 19 Quinte St., Trenton
📅 2nd Sunday of each month | 🕗 8:30–10:00am
Enjoy a free community breakfast once a month
SUPPER
Community Partners for Success – Supper
📍 50 Elgin St., Trenton | ☎️ 613-965-1167
📅 Tues & Thurs | 🕞 3:30–5:30pm
Free hot meals twice weekly.
Quinte West Youth Centre – Supper Program
📍 2 Wooler Rd., Trenton
📅 Tues–Fri | 🕒 3:00–8:00pm (Sept–June)
Youth ages 10–18 cook and eat meals together.
food banks
Brighton Fare Share Food Bank
📍 39A Elizabeth St., Brighton (Community Centre)
☎️ 613-475-4190
🕒 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Mon: 9am–12pm | 3rd Mon: 5pm–8pm
Provides groceries to families in need across the Brighton area.
Care & Share Food Bank (Bring ID)
📍 30 Pelham St. Unit 2, Trenton
☎️ 613-394-5551
🕒 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10am–12:30pm | 1st & 3rd Thurs: 6pm–8pm
Offers food support to Quinte West residents; ID required.
Community Partners for Success
📍 50 Elgin St., Trenton
☎️ 613-965-1167
Emergency food hampers available by request. Call to arrange pick-up.
Frankford CRC – Food Pantry
📍 149 King St. N., Frankford
☎️ 613-398-7681
🕒 Wed: 5:30pm–7pm | Fri: 10am–12pm
Food support for residents of Frankford, Batawa & Stockdale.
Quinte West Community Cupboard
📍 7 Creswell Dr., Trenton (inside City Hall)
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–7pm | Fri: 8:30am–5pm | Sat: 9:30am–4pm
Self-serve food cupboard open 6 days a week for those in need.
housing
Enrichment Centre for Mental Health – Transitional Housing
📍 250 Sidney St., Building 59, Belleville
☎️ 613-969-8874
Short-term housing (up to 6 months) for singles, youth, and seniors who are homeless or at risk; includes support to secure long-term housing.
Housing Resource Worker Program (Hastings County)
☎️ 613-966-1311 or 1-800-267-0575
Support for those at risk of homelessness, including referrals, safety check-ins, and access to financial and community resources.
Next Step Housing Connection (HHRC)
📍 81 Dundas St. W., Trenton
☎️ 613-392-8317 | After Hours: 1-877-528-9514
Help finding temporary or permanent housing, navigating housing applications, mediation, and connecting to services and supports.
Rent Connect (Hastings County)
🌐 Rent Connect Dashboard
🔹 Belleville: 613-966-1311 ext. 2508
🔹 Quinte West: 613-392-1387 ext. 2216
🔹 Madoc: 613-473-5258 ext. 3444
🔹 Bancroft: 613-332-3410 ext. 6329
Online and in-person housing support for finding available rental units and connecting with housing workers across Hastings County.
Youthab – Youth Housing
📍 210A Front St., Belleville
☎️ 613-969-9765
Safe housing and supports for youth aged 16–24, including a staffed Transition Home and staged Cooperative Housing for independent living readiness.
hydro
Hydro Assistance – LEAP Program
Emergency financial support for low-income households behind on electricity or gas bills and facing disconnection.
Union Gas Customers
📍 228 Church St., Belleville
☎️ 613-966-8032 ext. 2316
📅 Mon–Fri | 🕘 8:30am–4:30pm
Hydro One or Elexicon Energy Customers
📍 United Way of Simcoe Muskoka – 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst
☎️ 1-855-487-5327
📧 LEAP@unitedwaygsc.ca
🔗 uwsimcoemuskoka.ca/leap
All Other Utility Customers
Contact your utility company directly to apply.
income tax services
legal services
Community Advocacy & Legal Centre
📍 158 George St., Belleville
☎️ 613-966-8686
Free and confidential legal help for low-income residents in Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington, and Tyendinaga. Support includes: tenant rights, income assistance, human rights, debt issues, and workplace harassment.
Legal Aid Ontario
📞 1-800-668-8258
Free legal advice (20 minutes by phone) on family or criminal law. In-person help also available at the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) in Belleville.
Laundry facilities
Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre
📍 69 Catherine St., Trenton
☎️ 613-965-0698
🕘 Mon–Fri | ⏰ 9:00–11:00am & 1:00–3:00pm
Free laundry access available during open hours.
Community Partners for Success
📍 50 Elgin St., Trenton
☎️ 613-965-1167
🕘 Mon/Wed | ⏰ 9:30am–1:30pm
🕘 Tues/Thurs | ⏰ 10:00am–1:30pm
Laundry facilities available during program hours.
New Beginnings
📍 76 Dundas St. W., Trenton
☎️ 613-394-3449
🕘 Mon–Fri | ⏰ 10:00am–3:00pm
Washer and dryer on-site with detergent available. Limit of two loads per visit. Guests must stay on-site during laundry.
medical care | walk-in clinics
Canadian Drug Mart OTN – Walk-In Clinic
📍 74 Dundas St. W, Trenton
☎️ 613-392-3330
🕘 Mon–Fri | 9:00am–6:00pm
Virtual access to care through Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN).
County Gate Walk-In Clinic
📍 21936 Loyalist Pkwy, Carrying Place
☎️ 613-392-0001 (Call at 9:30am for same-day appointments)
🕔 Mon, Tues, Thurs | 5:00pm–9:00pm
🕛 Wed | 12:00pm–6:00pm | Fri | 12:00pm–4:00pm
Evening and afternoon walk-in care by appointment.
Great Lakes Walk-In Clinic
📍 290 Dundas St. W, Trenton
☎️ 613-907-3206
🕤 Mon–Thurs | 9:30am–5:00pm
Local walk-in clinic offering same-day care.
Guardian Pharmacy OTN – Walk-In Clinic
📍 469 Dundas St. W, Trenton
☎️ 613-955-0139
🕘 Mon–Fri | 9:00am–5:00pm
OTN access for medical consultations and walk-in support.
IDA Trent Drug Mart OTN – Walk-In Clinic
📍 31 Quinte St., Trenton
☎️ 613-955-0140
🕘 Mon–Fri | 9:00am–6:00pm
🕘 Sat | 9:00am–3:00pm
In-person and virtual care via OTN, 6 days a week.
PharmaChoice Trenton WellMed Pharmacy OTN – Walk-In Clinic
📍 284 Front St., Trenton
☎️ 613-955-9585
🕘 Mon–Fri | 9:00am–6:00pm
🕘 Sat | 9:00am–2:00pm
Walk-in and virtual care options through OTN.
Telehealth Ontario
☎️ 1-866-797-0000 | TTY: 1-866-797-0007
🕐 24/7 – Open every day
Speak to a registered nurse any time for advice and support. No diagnosis or prescriptions provided.
Enrichment Centre for Mental Health
📍 250 Sidney St., Building 59, Belleville
☎️ 613-969-8874
8-week mental health programs including anger, anxiety, and wellness groups for men and women. Support for loved ones of those with addictions.
New Beginnings Peer Support Centre
📍 76 Dundas St. W., Trenton
☎️ 613-394-3449
🕙 Mon–Fri | 10:00am–3:00pm
Peer-led drop-in for adults with mental health or addiction challenges. Offers outreach, WRAP groups, and computer access.
MENTAL HEALTH (see crisis services for more)
Children’s Mental Health Services
📍 250 Sidney St., 2nd Floor, Belleville
☎️ 613-966-3100
Free and confidential support for children, youth, and families. Services by registered therapists and youth workers. Voluntary participation.
Parenting (see Baby/Pregnancy/Parenting for more)
Circle of Security - Thrive Program
69 Catherine St., Trenton
☎️ 613-962-0000 x 0 (Ask for Brittany)
Gentle parenting support to help you understand and respond to your child’s emotional needs.
📝 Join the waitlist – group starts when enough participants are registered.
Pregnancy & infant loss
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network - Sunnybrook
📅 Circle of Support: Every 2nd Monday | 🕖 7:00pm–8:00pm
Peer-led support for families grieving pregnancy loss, infant death, or elective abortion.
📝 Request to join: Support Form
pLAY pLACES (see children’s programs)
Café au Play
An indoor playground and a cozy café atmosphere where parents and caregivers can take a break while their children explore and play.
📍 Address: 56 Quinte St, Trenton, ON K8V 3P4
📞 Phone: 613‑394‑9000
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM; Sat & Sun: 9 AM–5 PM
Rent Assistance
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI)
Help with rent arrears, housing emergencies, or utility bills (once every 12 months).
📞 On OW: Contact your caseworker
📍 L&A: 613-354-0957 | PEC: 613-476-2842
📞 Not on OW? Call 1-866-716-7991
Youth program
Quinte West Youth Centre
📍 2 Wooler Rd., Trenton
☎️ 613-392-6946
Ages 10–18 | $5/year membership
A safe and welcoming space for youth to connect, create, and grow. Enjoy programs like cooking, art, games, sports, and more — all in a supportive, youth-focused environment.
washrooms (public)
Centennial & Fraser Park
📍 Trenton | 🗓️ May 1–Oct 31
🕘 Daily | 9:00am–8:30pm
Clean, accessible washrooms available 7 days a week during park hours.
Quinte West City Hall
📍 7 Creswell Dr., Trenton
🕘 Mon–Thurs | 8:30am–7:00pm
🕘 Fri | 8:30am–5:00pm | Sat | 9:30am–4:00pm
Indoor washrooms available during City Hall hours.
warming centre
Trenton United Church
📍 85 Dundas St. E., Trenton | ☎️ 613-392-6001
📅 Dec 1 – Mar 31 | 🕗 8:00am–8:00pm
Warm, safe indoor space during the winter months.
