Our Services

Community Information Service Hamilton-Wentworth

Our Services

Counsellors will help callers to identify their problem and to find appropriate services to meet their needs. All requests are treated confidentially. Information is available by telephone, personal interview, or letter, on housing, child care, environment, legal services, counselling, recreation, seniors' activities and services, government programs and services, financial assistance, consumer problems or any other information.

Information Database:

An efficient, accurate, and comprehesive computerized information system on services and resources available through governments, voluntary organizations, and other non profit groups. The database is maintained in collaboration with the partners of Inform Hamilton

A PARTNER IN

Search our online database of more than 4500 records of voluntary sector, community, government, non-profit and health sector programs and services in the City of Hamilton.

Child Care Information Hamilton:

A telephone Information Line 905-528-0591 and an on-line website and database for Child Care in the City of Hamilton.

A partner in:

Elder Abuse:

CIS is the regional contact point for information about elder abuse. Callers who believe they are being abused, or suspect that an elderly person is being abused, can receive information and will be referred to the most appropriate community resources.

Community Consultation:

CIS provides consultative services to special interest groups needing help in the appropriate use of community resources.

Social Reporting:

When gaps in service are identified, a CIS committee refers the problem to appropriate organizations for action.

Publications, Data Leasing and Online Databases:

CIS produces Hamilton's Directory of Community Services, (The Red Book). In addition, paper versions of smaller publications on a range of topics (see list) and also according to custom specifications are available.

CIS leases electronic data and can create custom online databases on a fee for service basis according to data requested. Contact us at info@cishw.on.ca or by phone at 905-528-8127 for more information on data leases and specialized datasets for your website.

info@cishw.on.ca