Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services

Porchlight Counselling and Addiction Services Providing mental health supports in Cambridge and North Dumfries. Also Cambridge Addictions Services.

Providing affordable, accessible mental health supports in Cambridge and North Dumfries. We offer counselling for all ages and addiction services, including 2 Recovery Homes. Formerly Family Counselling Centre of Cambridge and North Dumfries.

***UPDATE: On account of extreme weather, Porchlight's warming center will open at 5pm tonight, January 23rd***Our commu...
01/23/2026

***UPDATE: On account of extreme weather, Porchlight's warming center will open at 5pm tonight, January 23rd***

Our community is currently experiencing the coldest temperatures of the year, which pose significant danger to those without shelter.

Porchlight's Men's Overnight Warming Centre is open nightly from 8:30pm to 8:00am at Wesley United Church (6 Cambridge St.) in Cambridge.

Other emergency shelter options, including those for women and gender diverse individuals, can be found by calling First Connect at 519-624-9133.

Information about other warming spaces throughout the region can be found at https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/cooling-and-warming-centres.aspx.

Today is a day when many Canadians talk about, and take action for, Mental Health.Porchlight is a registered charity tha...
01/21/2026

Today is a day when many Canadians talk about, and take action for, Mental Health.

Porchlight is a registered charity that offers accessible mental health services in Cambridge, North Dumfries, and to residents of our wider community.

Whatever you may be facing, support is available.

You can find information about our services, programs, and ways to contact us at porchlightcnd.org

The first session of Porchlight's new Expressive Art Lab for youth is happening tonight!Starting at 4:30pm, at the Kinbr...
01/12/2026

The first session of Porchlight's new Expressive Art Lab for youth is happening tonight!

Starting at 4:30pm, at the Kinbridge Community Association, for youth aged 12-15. The event, and all materials are free. Join us and enjoy a fun way to express yourself in a supportive place.

We're deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for our Christmas dinner at Wanner Mennonite Church, whose generosity an...
12/27/2025

We're deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for our Christmas dinner at Wanner Mennonite Church, whose generosity and support of our programs empower us to make a meaningful difference.🎄

Members of our community staying at Porchlight's Overnight Warming Centre this Christmas will be receiving gift baskets,...
12/24/2025

Members of our community staying at Porchlight's Overnight Warming Centre this Christmas will be receiving gift baskets, thanks to members of the Wesley United Church congregation and a number of local businesses.

Businesses that contributed include:

Katlyn International
Shipyard Kitchen Party band
Canadian Tire on Pinebush Road
Dollar Tree on Holiday Inn Drive
Reid's Chocolate, Candy & Nut Shop
Mentor Discover Inspire (MDI) men's group

Thank you to everyone who supported this effort!

Porchlight would like to wish you and yours Happy Holidays!Please note that our offices will be starting on December 24t...
12/19/2025

Porchlight would like to wish you and yours Happy Holidays!

Please note that our offices will be starting on December 24th and reopening on January 5th. Virtual Reception will be available on December 24th and and January 2nd.

Our Warming Centre will remain open nightly.

If you experience an emergency, please contact 911 or proceed to your local hospital.

Hosted by Wanner Mennonite Church along side our Recovery Homes on Beaverdale Rd. In Cambridge.
12/17/2025

Hosted by Wanner Mennonite Church along side our Recovery Homes on Beaverdale Rd. In Cambridge.

Starting in January!Porchlight, alongside Kinbridge, is running weekly Expressive Art Labs for Neuro-queer Youth!Join us...
12/16/2025

Starting in January!

Porchlight, alongside Kinbridge, is running weekly Expressive Art Labs for Neuro-queer Youth!

Join us for a fun and expressive art program led in a Neuro-Affirming way to support you and encourage expression.

Starts: January 12th
Repeats: Every Monday
Time: 4:30 to 5:30pm
Cost: Free (All materials included!)
Who: Youth ages 12-15
Where: At the Kinbridge Community Association (200 Christopher Dr.)

To register, call: 519-621-5090

Today we are remembering Andrew along side his parents Lori and John Thomson. We are thankful for the opportunity to tak...
12/12/2025

Today we are remembering Andrew along side his parents Lori and John Thomson. We are thankful for the opportunity to take time to remember Andrew and his life journey and for the Thomson family’s willingness to share. We are truly grateful, for your encouraging words to our residents, your dedication to bringing others hope and your support to our program. We thank you!

This morning, our Social Enterprise Team ‘Harvesting Hope’ was busy making mince meat tarts and learning new pie tricks....
12/11/2025

This morning, our Social Enterprise Team ‘Harvesting Hope’ was busy making mince meat tarts and learning new pie tricks. We are selling out fast with pre-orders along side Meals in a Hurry. See you at the market on Saturday morning.

Address

203-1315 Bishop Street N
Cambridge, ON
N1R6Z2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15196215090

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