Stratford Connection Centre

09/19/2026

Last week, in collaboration with the City of Stratford, we invited participants with lived experience of homelessness to attend a consultation session on supportive housing. A few simple questions led to an incredible conversation: ideas were exchanged, opinions shared, concerns raised, all of which will help to inform next steps in the process of expanding supportive housing options in Stratford.

Thank you to all who attended and participated. Your voices were heard and deeply appreciated.

09/15/2026

The evenings are cooling and the days are getting shorter. With the change of seasons comes a shift in our needs at the Centre. Over the next couple months we will begin collecting cold weather supplies, and building up stock for the Warming Centre - opening November 1. We welcome your donations and appreciate the ongoing generosity of this community!

09/15/2026

DID YOU KNOW? The Stratford Connection Centre is an administrator of the Ontario Birth Certificate Fee Waiver Program? So far in 2026 more than a dozen unhoused individuals have been assisted to obtain both their birth certificate and photo identification - necessary documents for rental applications, voting, financial assistance, and more. This is just one of many services offered by our skilled case managers, and is available to any unhoused or provisionally accommodated individuals in our community :)

08/19/2026

😮‍💨Phew! 😁 Sara is excited and grateful to United Way Perth-Huron who funded the new AC unit at the Centre!

It was more difficult and expensive than usual because the Centre is in a basement space. Will you contribute to offset the cost of this project and the ongoing costs of the program? Donate here: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WSTRAT

The Stratford Connection Centre desperately needed an AC unit🥵

United Way has funded the unit and its installation to meet the needs of visitors and staff. Sara, one of the staffers, was very excited to feel the cool breeze!

Although the unit has already been installed, we're inviting community members to help offset the cost of the project. The Centre is a vital resource for people facing homelessness. To help sustain this program please make a donation here: https://give.unitedway.ca/donate/WSTRAT

08/13/2026

When we have to close our doors, our partners happily open theirs wider! During our brief closure next week (August 17-19), we encourage our participants to access other community meals and supports that this generous city has to offer.

Outreach support - including access to water, safe use supplies and snacks - will also be offered every day that we are closed. Thank you!

08/13/2026

We will be CLOSED Monday August 17th, Tuesday August 18th and Wednesday August 19th while flooring is replaced in our primary hallway. Participants are encouraged to connect with case managers today or tomorrow to arrange outreach support as needed.

The Nurse Practitioner and Community Paramedic (ARC) clinic will be cancelled for Tuesday August 18th. Participants can access services and support at the CMHA Huron Perth main office (380 Hibernia Street) during this closure.

Please do not deliver food or donations while we are closed, staff will not be on site to receive them.

08/12/2026

08/07/2026

We were happy to welcome Ian Morton, Stratford Council Candidate and Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party, who recently visited the Stratford Connection Centre to discuss homelessness, and the need for deeply affordable housing in Stratford and Perth County. Thank you for your support!

08/07/2026

The Ontario Disability Support Program provides monthly financial assistance to individuals with substantial and chronic disabilities or conditions. It also offers individuals valuable health benefits, such as dental and vision care.

The Stratford Connection Centre hosts an ODSP Caseworker bi-weekly, on Thursday afternoons. This clinic supports individuals interested in applying for ODSP, as well as current recipients with questions or concerns. The next ODSP clinic will take place Thursday August 13, and is open to all.

For more information, call 519-271-6819 ext. 405

07/22/2026