Community Resources

Social Services

There are various social services available for residents and visitors in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. These include service clubs and aid providers.

Crisis support is also within reach, view the Crisis and Distress Resources Pamphlet.

Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living recognizes that each individual we support has unique needs; they pride themselves in providing programs and services that are geared towards these needs.

Their programs and services encourage individuals to participate in community life while living an active lifestyle and developing friendships. They offer leisure and recreational activities as well as supported employment opportunities.

Ontario Works helps people you are in need of financial aid.

Bruce County Children Services

Bruce, Grey Child & Family Services

Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services

Ministry of Children, Community and Society Services

Located at 556 Berford St. Wiarton they operate the 2nd Thursday of the month from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Office is closed: from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm For a list of services, visit them online.

Located at 10175 Berford St. S. Wiarton. Visit their website for hours of operation and a list of services.

The Wiarton Salvation Army has a long maintained role of working with some of the most vulnerable members of society. They offer a range of community services, which reflect the needs and desires of the communities in which our centres operates. Their services include: food banks, community gardens and community meals; family services, free tax clinics; social activities; services for seniors, and grandparents taking care for their grand children; programs for mothers and of young children, literacy, Pioneer Clubs; youth drop-in and Trades Start Employment Program; and more.