Our Place Community of Hope provides a ministry of hospitality and presence to people experiencing mental health issues, through a community which seeks to include all people by affirming and empowering them toward personal and communal responsibility.

Founded in 1969 as the Shoppers Drop -In, and incorporated in 1991 as Our Place Community of Hope, Our Place began as a response to the changing needs of people with mental health problems. This was a period of de-institutionalization - the closing of psychiatric hospitals in favour of community based care. Unfortunately, there were and still are insufficient community services available to support the needs of people living with mental illness.

Our Place Community of Hope assists people in recovery in building skills for independent living and accessing other services and supports. Through its social recreation programs, Our Place continues to supply a safe, stable environment for its membership to meet, connect and build relationships. The hours of operation have been extended in the past 2 years as a response to the memberships' needs. Our Place now operates from 2 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Why Donate?

Income from donations is used directly towards programming. Your donation allows OurPlace to continually improve the programs that are offered in a way that is responsive to the changing needs of its membership.

Click on the following link to be redirected to the Canadahelps website that will allow you to make a donation directly to Our Place Community of Hope: Donate Now! CanadaHelps is a public charitable foundation that provides access to all of Canada's 80,000 charities. For donors, CanadaHelps simplifies the donating process, making it easy, quick and secure. (A charitable donation tax receipt will be sent to you for any amount over $5.)