| Record #: HAM3361 |
Last Modified: 01 Feb 2013 |
Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2012 |
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| Notices |
| Source Database | © Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database |
| Description & Services |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Waterloo Region ; Wellington County |
| Boundaries | The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Niagara Region * Wellington County * Brantford and Brant County |
| Description | The Military Family Resource Centre for families of regular forces and reserve members provides the following services: * Emergency and respite child care * Support groups * Dinner club to help military families connect * Access to personal and financial counselling * Special activities for children of service people * Resource library and agency * Sell "Support Our Troops" merchandise |
| Hours | Hamilton Mon - Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Eligibility | Families of regular forces and reserve Canadian Forces members |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | MFRC, Bldg 1 650 Catherine St N, Rm 220 Hamilton, ON L8L 4V7 |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Intersection | Ferguson Ave and Burlington St |
| Office Phone | 905-972-4000 ext 6623 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-514-7444 |
| Fax | 905-972-6750
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| E-Mail | admin@mfrc-london.org |
| Website | www.familyforce.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Donna Pickering, Outreach Support Coordinator; Phone: ext 6623; Email: donna.pickering@forces.gc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Joan Stone, Outreach Co-ordinator; Phone: 519-660-5275 ext 5002; Fax: London Office 519-660-5340; Email: joan.stone@forces.gc.ca |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable - Call for details |
| Other Details |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | June 2008 |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; The Centre's main source of funding is through their partnership with the Director of Military Family Services (DMFS) located in Ottawa. |
| Subjects |
| Subjects | Armed forces ; Child care ; Children ; Counselling ; Financial counselling ; Recreation ; Respite care ; Support groups |
| Broader Terms | Age groups ; Caregiver relief ; Caregiver services ; Counselling ; Financial services ; Groups ; Home support |