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A Caring and Safe Community

The health and safety of our community members is a top priority. The City of Oshawa is leading change by finding new and innovative ways to help community members who are unsheltered and vulnerable to connect with services and shelter. The City in partnership with D.R.P.S. is also addressing safety issues regarding those demonstrating unlawful behaviour.

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On Point, a needle clean-up pilot project in Oshawa.

It Begins With Us

The City of Oshawa is leading change by finding new and innovative ways to help those who are unsheltered. Learn more

Primary Care Outreach Program

Working Together

We work with our partners to develop programs that bring much-needed services to people who are vulnerable in our community. Learn more

Donations to assist unsheltered individuals

Finding Hope

Oshawa is home to a compassionate community that offers additional support such as clothing exchanges, food banks and a safe place to stay in the evening hours. Learn more

Contact Service Oshawa to report discarded needles in a City park, trail or greenspace or to report unlawful behaviour such as littering, individuals living in City parks, etc.
To report illegal activity (e.g. drug use, thefts, vandalism, aggressive behaviour) contact Durham Region Police Services at 905-579-1520 or Oshawa@drps.ca.