What Is Sanad?
The Sanad Program provides culturally informed case management services to support immigrant, newcomer, refugee, and racialized adults, youths, seniors, and those with developmental disabilities connecting them to resources, funding sources, and services.
If you are seeking support or are in touch with someone who may benefit from this program, please fill out the intake form by clicking on the appropriate stream of service. You can also contact us at 289-864-4100 ext. 2 or e-mail intake@mishkasocialservices.org.
Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. We are now providing walk-in support on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you currently need help in an emergency or are in crisis:
- Visit your local emergency department or call 911
- Contact a distress center in Ontario near you
905-529-7878 Barrett Centre 24-hour Crisis Line
1-800-668-6868 Kids Help Phone (or text HOME to 686868)
1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk helpline for college/university students
1-844-972-8338 COAST Hamilton This crisis line is answered 24-7.
Naseeha Youth Hotline — Call toll free: 1-866-627-3342
Modelled after the mainstream Kids Help Phone, operating from the city of Mississauga nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday
NISA — Call toll free: 1-888-315-NISA(6472)
This is a recent initiative by Mercy Mission, as part of their Women’s Resource Centre. A Muslim Women’s helpline, it is open Monday to Wednesday, from 7-9pm, and Thursday and Friday morning, from 10-12pm. It can be used by anyone in Canada.