Community Resources for Families With Children 0-6 Years (2007)
Prepared by:
Glory Ressler Coordinator Understanding the Early Years [email protected]
Arts, Entertainment, and Multicultural Resources in St. Catharines
African Association of Niagara 12 Jeanette Dr
Armenian Community Centre 156 Martindale Rd
Association Canadienne Francaise De L'Ontario 321 Carlton St
Canadian Cuban Friendship Association Niagara 1760 Ridge Rd N
Canadian Polish Legion 294 Vine St
Canadian Polish Society 43 Facer St
Canadian Railroad Historical Association 1932 Welland Canals Parkway RR 6*
Carousel Players 81 James St
Children's Discovery Centre of Niagara 360 Niagara St
Club Heidelberg 569 Lake St
Club La Salle 111 Arthur St
Club Roma (St Catharines) Inc. 125 Vansickle Rd
Darlene Brodeur School of Dance 118 Main St
Folk Arts Council of St Catharines 85 Church St
Great Big Theatre Company 13 Wilholme Dr
Greek Community of Niagara 585 Niagara St
Islamic Society of St Catharines 117 Geneva St
John Lummen School of Music 38 Scott St
Lao Association of Niagara Peninsula 4 Lantana Cir
Latin Immigrant Niagara Community Association 85 Church St
Mad Science of Niagara 36 Fairington Cres
Niagara Palestinian Association 111 Fourth Ave
Niagara Somali Canadian Community Centre 141 Martindale Rd
Niagara Symphony 500 Glenridge Ave
Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy, RR6*
Rodman Hall Arts Centre, Brock University 109 St Paul Cres
Scottish Club of St Catharines 211 Queenston St
Slovak Club 108 St. Augustine Dr
St Catharines Museum Lock 3 1932 Welland Canals Pkwy, RR6*
St Catharines Recreation and Community Services Department 320 Geneva St
Ukrainian Canadian Congress 122 Parnell Rd
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society 83 Church St
Note – asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location
Kumon Math & Reading Centre 300 Welland Ave Kumon Math & Reading Centre 205 Linwell Rd Niagara Life Centre 237 Lakeshore Rd Niagara Midwifery Practice 103 Facer St Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre 567 Glenridge Ave** Niagara Region Public Health Department 30 Hannover Dr*** Ontario Early Years Centre 25 YMCA Dr**** Ontario Early Years Centre 82 Hannover Dr*** Ontario Early Years Centre 469 Grantham Ave Ontario Early Years Centre 60 James St, Main Floor* Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services 301 St. Paul St,
Mezzanine Floor Oxford Learning 100 Fourth Ave, Ste 24 Parents for Children's Mental Health Niagara 3 Daley Dr Speech Services Niagara 567 Glenridge Ave** St Catharines Fire Department 64 Geneva St St Catharines Montessori School 238 Geneva St St Catharines Museum Lock 3 1932 Welland Canal Pkwy Wheatley School 497 Scott St YMCA of Niagara 25 YMCA Dr**** YWCA St Catharines 183 King St St Catharines Public Library 23 Brock St St Catharines Public Library 54 Church St St Catharines Public Library 400 Scott St St Catharines Public Library 149 Hartzel Rd
Note – asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location
Education Resources in St. Catharines
Adolescent’s Family Support Services of Niagara 535 Lake St Adolescent's Family Support Services of Niagara 34 Catherine St Autism Ontario, Niagara Region Chapter 60 James St, Ste 404 Bethlehem Projects of Niagara 58 Welland Ave Big Brothers Big Sisters St Catharines, Thorold & District 428 Niagara St Calvary Church 89 Scott St Canadian Diabetes Association 391 Vine St, Rear Unit Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths 42 Richmond Ave The Canadian Red Cross Society 211 Church St Child and Family Counselling (CAFC) 112 Queenston St, Ste 302 Community Living St Catharines 437 Welland Ave Early Childhood Community Development Centre 395 Ontario St Business Education Council/Early Years Niagara 3340 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 2 Easter Seal Society 12-111 Fourth Ave, Ste 132 Family & Children's Services Niagara/Family Counselling Ctr 82 Hannover Dr Family Education Centre of the Niagara Region 22 Rykert St Folk Arts Council of St Catharines 85 Church St Grey Gables International School of Niagara 1 Dexter St H.O.P.E. Meetings 35 Christopher St Job Gym 210 King St Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region 366 St. Paul St Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) 60 James St* Montessori Children's House 5 Henry St Niagara Caregiver Support Network 98 Bula Dr Niagara Child and Youth Services 234 Church St Kumon Math & Reading Centre 320 Glenridge Ave
Health and Wellness Resources in St. Catharines
Niagara Child and Youth Services 243 Church St Niagara Health System, Ontario Street Site 155 Ontario St Niagara Health System, St Catharines General Hospital
Site/Mediklik/STD Clinic 142 Queenston St Niagara Life Centre 237 Lakeshore Rd Niagara Midwifery Practice 103 Facer St Niagara Nutrition Partners 12 North St Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre 567 Glenridge Ave** Niagara Regional Police Service 68 Church St Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services 301 St. Paul St,
Mezzanine Floor ParaMed Home Health Care 235 Martindale Rd Niagara Parents for Children's Mental Health 3 Daley Dr Pelham Walk-in Clinic 245 Pelham Rd, Ste 202 Salvation Army Community Services Ministry 406 Niagara St St. Catharines Sexual Health Centre/We Care Home Health Services
277 Welland Ave YMCA of Niagara/Ontario Early Years Hub Centre & Mobile Services
25 YMCA Dr YWCA St. Catharines 183 King St H.O.P.E. Meetings 35 Christopher St Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Centre 541 Glenridge Ave Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre 43 Church St, Ste 503 Ontario Early Years Centre 469 Grantham Ave Speech Services Niagara 567 Glenridge Ave**
Note – asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location
Access MD Incorporated 532 Lake St, Unit 101* Adolescents Family Support Services of Niagara 535 Lake St* Adolescent's Family Support Services of Niagara 34 Catherine St Autism Ontario-Niagara Region/Canadian Foundation for the Study of
Infant Deaths/Ontario Early Years Centre 60 James St, Ste 404 Baylis & Associates 219 Queenston St Beekhuis & Riley Associates 195 King St, Ste 201 Bethesda Community Services 3280 Schmon Pkwy Bethlehem Projects of Niagara 58 Welland Ave Canadian Diabetes Association 391 Vine St Canadian Hearing Society 111 Church St Canadian Red Cross Society 211 Church St Caring Friends 42 Village Gate Child and Family Counselling (CAFC) 112 Queenston St, Ste 302 Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Niagara Branch 149 Hartzel Rd Community Living St Catharines 437 Welland Ave Contact Niagara for Children's & Developmental Services 23 Hannover
Dr, Unit 8 Easter Seal Society & Visiting Angels® Inc. 12-111 Fourth Ave, Ste 132 Family and Children's Services Niagara/Family Counselling Centre/
Ontario Early Years Toy Lending Library 82 Hannover Dr Family Education Centre of the Niagara Region 22 Rykert St Healthy from the Start 60 James St Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region 366 St. Paul St Medemerg Walk in Clinic 211 Martindale Rd Minor Emerg Walk in Clinic 180 Vine St, Ste 104 NASK-Niagara Anaphylaxis Support & Knowledge 19 St. Lawrence Dr
Social Resources in St. Catharines
The Clothing Depot 240 Scott St, Box 20309
YWCA St. Catharines 183 King St
CAPC Niagara Brighter Futures: Prenatal Nutrition Program/Healthy from the Start Niagara Regional Community Services Department: Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities 60 James St
Ukrainian Canadian Social Services 16 Dixie Rd Note: asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location.
Bethlehem Projects of Niagara 58 Welland Ave
Chez Marie Refugee Assistance Centre 16 Pelham Rd
Community Care 12 North St
Out of the Cold/St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Alfred's Roman Catholic Church 272 Vine St
Out of the Cold @ Cathedral of St. Catharines 3 Lyman St
Out of the Cold @ First United Church 95 Church St*
Out of the Cold @ Knox Presbyterian Church 53 Church St
Out of the Cold @ St. Paul Street United Church 366 St. Paul St
Out of the Cold Program 288 St. Paul St, Ste 301
Ozanam Centre 235 Church St
Salvation Army Booth Centre 184 Church St
Salvation Army Community Services Ministry 406 Niagara St
St. George's Anglican Church 83 Church St*
St. Vincent de Paul Society @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church 5 Oblate St
St. Vincent de Paul Society @ St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church 169 St. Paul Cres
Special Interest Resources in St. Catharines
Gateway Christian Fellowship 33 Lakeshore R, Unit 28 St. Catharines United Mennonite Church 335 Linwell Rd Scott Street Mennonite Brethren Church 339 Scott St*** Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church 34 Elgin St The Church of the Good Shepherd 359 Grantham Ave St. Paul Street United Church 366 St. Paul St Resurrection Lutheran Church LCC 400 Glenridge Ave Salvation Army Church & Community Services 400 Niagara St**** St. James Anglican Church 405 Merritt St Grapeview Free Methodist Church 41 Grapeview Dr Church of Christ 439 Ontario St N Fairview Mennonite Brethren Church 455 Geneva St Grantham Mennonite Brethren Church 469 Grantham Ave St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church 49 Carlton St Scottlea Gospel Chapel 500 Scott St***** Harbour Fellowship Church 51 South Service Rd Scottlea Presbyterian Church 515 Scott St***** Carleton United Church 527 Carlton St Queen St Baptist Church 57 Queen St New Life Fellowship 60 St. Paul St W Immanuel Baptist Church 605 Vine St Lakeshore Baptist Church 65 Lakeshore Rd St. Columba Anglican Church 7 St. Columba Dr Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. George 8 Augusta Ave United Pentecostal Church 8 Forster St
Note: asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location. Continued on back cover
Bethel Baptist Church 10 Arlington Ave The Church in St Catharines 108 Russell Ave First Reformed Church of St. Catharines 1136 Vansickle Rd N Trinity Christian Reformed Church 1230 Old Martindale Rd Westview Christian Fellowship 124 Queenston Street* Church of the Resurrection 125 Queenston Street* Jubilee Fellowship Christian Reformed Church 13 Wilholme Dr New Testament Baptist Church 14 Dixie Rd Christ Lutheran Church 140 Russell Ave Facer St. Baptist Church 17 Facer St First Church of Christ, Scientist 178½ Geneva St Freedom Point Church 2 Whyte Ave Southridge Community Church 201 Glenridge Ave St. Giles Presbyterian Church 205 Linwell Rd** Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 213 Linwell Rd** Niagara Life Centre 237 Lakeshore Rd Westburne Alliance Church 237 Rykert St Central Gospel Temple 240 Scott St Garden City Community Baptist Church 265 Linwell Rd Covenant Christian Reformed Church 278 Parnell Rd Maranatha Christian Reformed Church 301 Scott St*** Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 31 Agar Dr St. Barnabas Anglican Church 31 Queenston St Niagara Celebration Church 310 Scott St*** St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church 316 Queenston St Church of the Transfiguration 320 Glenridge Ave Brockview Bible Chapel 326 Pelham Rd
Sports and Recreation Resources in St. Catharines
Note: The following is a list of Pools and Parks in St. Catharines that were not mapped due to lack of postal code designation:
Parks: Abbey Mew Alex McKenzie Barbican Heights Barley Drive Bartlett Belmont Belton Berkley Bermuda Bogart Street Brockview Cambria Drive Cameron Canal Valley Centennial Gardens Cherie Road Cindy Drive Clifford's Creek Community Cushman Road Dalemere Douglas Eastmount Eastport Elma Street Facer Street Fairhaven Fitzgerald Glengarry Grantham Avenue Grantham Lions Grapeview Green Ribbon Trail Guy Road Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary Harcove Infinity Playplace at Lester B. Pearson John Dempsey John Page Johnson Joseph McCaffery Kernahan Lakebreeze Lakefront Lakeview Wood St by Lancaster Lester B. Pearson Linlake Lion Dune Schooley Lockhart Lockview Louis Malcolmson Eco Memorial & Merritt Monarch Montebello
Morningstar Mill & Decew Falls Mountain Locks Mountain Mills Museum Mountainview Neelon Ontario Jaycee Gardens Orchard Parker Street Pic Leeson Plymouth Avenue Port Master Port Weller East Princess Realty Rennie Richardson's Creek Lookout Roehampton Royal Henley Russell Avenue Community Centre Rykert Street Secord Woods Shauna Sheridan Short Hills Spring Gardens St. Alfred's St. Patrick's Tecumseh Terry Fox Trail Torosian Town & Country Trapper Leo Treeview Twelve Mile Creek Valleyview Village Gate Vintage Walker Arboretum Walker's
Creek Walkinshaw Welland Canals Parkway Wembley Drive Westcliffe Woodgate
Parks/Pools: Arthur Street Park & Wading Pool Burgoyne Woods Park & Pool Lakeside Beach & Park Lancaster Park & Pool Lincoln Park & Wading Pool Martindale Park & Pond Lookout Municipal Beach
Brock University 500 Glenridge Ave Club Roma Soccer 125 Vansickle Rd Girl Guides of Canada 187 Church St Goal Soccer Camp 2 Ridley Rd Gymnastics Energy Training Centres 101 Hannover Dr Kiwanis Club 129 Linwell Rd Merritton Figure Skating Club 5 Park Ave Scouts Canada 32 Cherry St Sport by Ability Niagara (SBAN) 8 Napier St St. Catharines Concord Soccer Club 16 Melbourne Ave St. Catharines Minor Baseball Association 335 Welland Ave, Unit 1A St. Catharines Minor Hockey School; St. Catharines Ringette
Association; Winter Club of St. Catharines 240 St. Paul St W St. Catharines Recreation & Community Services Dept. 320 Geneva St YMCA of Niagara 25 YMCA Dr YWCA of St Catharines 183 King St Darlene Brodeur School of Dance 118 Main St Port Weller Community Centre 1 Bogart St Queen Elizabeth Community Centre 2 Facer St Lakeside Park & Carousel Lakeport Rd Port Dalhousie Park & Pool 205 Main St Bill Burgoyne Arena 129 Linwell Rd Centennial Arena & Merritton Lions Club 5 Park Ave Haig Bowl Arena 7 Beech St H.C. Griffith Sports Complex 2 Ridley Rd Garden City Arena Complex 8 Gale Cres Seymour-Hannah Sports & Entertainment Centre 240 St. Paul St W West Park & Pool 130 Louth St
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St. John's Anglican Church 80 Main St****** St. George's Anglican Church 83 Church St Calvary Church 89 Scott St******* St. Andrew's United Church 92 Main St****** St. Thomas' Anglican Church 99 Ontario St Village Bible Church 1442 York Rd Memorial United Church 105 Maple St Elm Street United Church 11 Elm St Netherlands Reformed Congregation 1142 Lakeshore Rd W Islamic Society of St. Catharines, Masjid Al-Noor Mosque 117 Geneva St Glenridge Bible Church 13 Carousel Circ Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall 134 Louth St Bethany Community Church 1388 Third St The Church in St. Catharines 139 Martindale Rd Ukrainian Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church 14 Rolls Ave Louth United Church 1429 Third St Mountainview United Church 150 Glendale Ave St. Mary of the Assumption 169 St. Paul Cres Westminster United Church 180 Queenston St Congregation B'Nai Israel 190 Church St St. Giles Presbyterian Church 205 Linwell Rd Unitarian Church 223 Church St St. Denis Church 230 Lake St Grace Anglican Church 238 Geneva St St. Julia Church 251 Glenridge Ave Glenview United Church 263 Pelham Rd
St. Alfred's Church 272 Vine St Seventh Day Adventists Church 302 Scott St St. Patrick's Church 31 Chestnut St E Niagara Korean Presbyterian Church 3585 Ninth St Full Gospel Church 376 Carlton St The Salvation Army Community Services Ministry 406 Niagara St**** First Grantham United Church 415 Linwell Rd West St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 42 Pelham Rd Ukrainian Canadian Congress/Black Sea Hall 455 Welland Ave Welland Avenue United Church 5 Henry St Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 5 Oblate St Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall 503 Linwell Rd Knox Presbyterian Church 53 Church St******** St. Katharine Greek Orthodox Church 585 Niagara St Niagara Gospel Centre 60 Facer St Cathedral of St. Catharines of Alexandria Roman Catholic Church 67
Church St******** Grace Mennonite Church 677 Niagara St St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church 91 Lakeshore Rd BME Church 92 Geneva St Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall 93 Moffatt St First United Church 95 Church St Hephzibah Church of Jesus Christ 95 Niagara St Trinity Orthodox Reformed Church 99 Scott St*******
Note: asterisks denote multiple services mapped at same location.
Continued from Special Interest Resources in St. Catharines