Canadian Red Cross

Site: Halton and Peel Regional Office

Record #: MHH0334
Last Full Update: 23 Jun 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-890-1000
Toll Free Phone 1-877-356-3226 or 1-800-418-1111
E-Mail WeCare@redcross.ca
Website www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/ontario/ontario-find-a-branch/halton-and-peel-regional-office
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Agency Information

Description (Agency) An international humanitarian organization offering a wide range of programs and services * Accredited by Accreditation Canada
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Services offered:
  • Emergency and Disaster Services (may include emergency lodging, reception and information, emergency food, emergency clothing, personal services and family reunification)
  • First Aid and CPR courses (Courses develop vital life-saving knowledge and skills essential for those looking to meet a variety of workplace requirements up to professional first responders, become a babysitter, learn about psychological first aid training, or become a Red Cross instructor)
  • Swimming lessons for all ages and national lifeguard training program
  • Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention (professional development training courses)
  • Ontario Friendly Calls Program * call 1-833-979-9779 (free service, 9am-5pm weekdays) * matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services
  • volunteer opportunities available


Emergency and Disaster Services - Provides emergency and disaster services in partnership with first responders, emergency managers, public officials, and in collaboration with other voluntary sector organizations. These services may include emergency lodging, reception and information, emergency food, emergency clothing, personal services and family reunification * those affected by a personal disaster, such as a house fire, call 1-800-850-5090

First Aid and CPR - First Aid and Safety Services training for community and workplace: all levels of first aid and CPR training * babysitting and injury prevention workshops * Leadership and Advanced First Aid courses * first aid courses are Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) approved * private customized courses for organized groups and workplace groups * first aid health and safety legislation

Ontario Friendly Calls Program - Friendly Calls Program is available across Ontario and registration is through email only * telephone calls are made on a regular basis by Red Cross volunteers who provide supportive listening, social interaction, and emotional support to the call recipients * home and community care clients over the age 65 are prioritized, but this service is extended to any adult who may benefit from a friendly call to help reduce anxiety, depression, or loneliness * calls can range from a two-minute safety check-in to a longer social chat

Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention - Promote safe and supportive relationships and healthy communities through educational programs and partnerships * service assists parents, teachers and youth and adults in the understanding of abuse, harassment and interpersonal violence issues * helps create a safer world for everyone
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
Areas Served Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville
Boundaries Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville
Eligibility Varies per program
Application No referral required
Languages English
Fees Varies per program

Site Information

Site Location Mississauga (Gateway)
Located In Community Mississauga
Address & Map
5700 Cancross Court
Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9
Intersection Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Matheson Blvd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading All Sports ; Swimming
Service Categories Babysitting Instruction ; Bullying Prevention ; Disaster Recovery Services ; Disaster Related Volunteer Preparedness/Mobilization Programs ; Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations ; Emergency Management Exercises ; Emergency Preparedness and Response Training ; First Aid Instruction ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons ; Volunteer Opportunities

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