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Kent County

Housing Services

Social Development – Housing Programs (Kent Region)

  • Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/housing.html Services: Rent supplements, subsidized housing, emergency housing, seniors’ housing, disability‑adapted units.
    Referral: Application required.
    Fees: Income‑based.
    Demographics: Low‑income individuals, families, seniors, people with disabilities.

Elsipogtog Housing Department (Elsipogtog First Nation)

  • Phone: (506) 523‑8220
    Services: Housing support for community members, repairs, maintenance, emergency housing.
    Referral: Must be a registered community member.
    Fees: None for eligible residents.
    Demographics: Indigenous residents of Elsipogtog.

Food Security Services

Richibucto Food Bank

  • Phone: (506) 523‑1239
    Services: Food hampers, emergency support.

  • Address: 9266 Main St, Richibucto, NB E4W 3T8

Bouctouche Food Bank

  • Phone: (506) 743‑7447
    Services: Monthly food support.

  • Address: 66 Rue De La Riviére, Bouctouche, NB E4S 3A7

  • Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Rexton Food Bank

  • Phone: (506) 523‑4735
    Services: Emergency food assistance.

  • Address: 9550 Main St, Richibucto, NB E4W 4E4

  • Hours: Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saint‑Louis‑de‑Kent Food Bank

  • Phone: (506) 876‑3523
    Services: Food hampers for local residents.

  • Address: 199 Union St, St Stephen, NB E3L 1P6

  • Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Website: https://ststephenfoodbank.ca/

Mental Health Services

Addictions & Mental Health Services – Government of NB

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Services: Counselling, addiction treatment, detox referrals, youth mental health support.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Mobile Crisis Response (Province‑wide)

  • Phone: 1‑866‑771‑7760
    Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, mental health assessment, stabilization.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Financial Assistance Services

Social Assistance Program – Social Development

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Website: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/program/social-assistance-program socialsupportsnb.ca 
    Services: Income assistance, emergency benefits, prescription coverage, childcare support.
    Eligibility: Low income, NB resident, 19+ (or 18 with disability).
    Referral: Application required.
    Fees: Free.

Child and Family Services

Kent Family Resource Centre (Richibucto)

  • Location: 149 Acadie St, Unit 202, Richibucto, NB
    Phone: 211 (listed through 211 NB)
    Website: https://nb.211.ca/record-detail/86364812/
    Services: Parenting programs, early childhood development, family support, community programs.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.
    Demographics: Families with children ages 0–6.

Family & Community Services – Social Development

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Services: Child protection, foster care, adoption, family support.
    Referral: Self‑referral or agency.
    Fees: Free.

Seniors' Services

Meals on Wheels – Kent Region

  • Phone: Via 211 NB
    Services: Hot meal delivery for seniors and adults with disabilities.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Low‑cost per meal.

NB Seniors Programs – Social Development

  • Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
    Services: Home support, long‑term care placement, financial benefits.
    Referral: Through Social Development.
    Fees: Income‑based.

Disability Services

Inclusion NB (Province‑wide, serves Kent County)

  • Website: https://inclusionnb.ca/
    Services: Advocacy, inclusive education, employment support.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Ability New Brunswick

  • Phone: 1‑866‑462‑9555
    Website: https://www.abilitynb.ca/
    Services: Mobility disability support, equipment loans, advocacy.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

Other Services

Kent Resource Directory – Kent Regional Service Commission

  • Website: https://www.krsc.ca/
    Services: Comprehensive directory of local programs: health, transportation, food, recreation, education, employment, and more.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

211 New Brunswick – Community Navigation

  • Phone: 211
    Website: https://nb.211.ca/
    Services: Province‑wide directory for food, housing, mental health, seniors, disability, and family services.
    Referral: None.
    Fees: Free.

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