Northumberland County
Housing Services
Miramichi Emergency Centre for Women
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Location: Miramichi
Phone: (506) 622‑8865
Website: https://mecw.ca/
Services: Emergency shelter for women and children fleeing violence; crisis counselling; safety planning; housing transition support.
Referral: Self‑referral or agency referral.
Fees: Free.
Demographics: Women and children in crisis.
Social Development – Housing Programs (Northumberland Region)
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Location: Regional office serving Miramichi & area
Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/housing.html (www2.gnb.ca in Bing)
Services: Rent supplements, subsidized housing, emergency housing assistance, seniors’ housing, disability‑adapted units.
Referral: Application required.
Fees: Income‑based.
Demographics: Low‑income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Food Security Services
Miramichi Community Food Bank
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Location: 479 King George Hwy, Miramichi
Phone: (506) 622‑7441
Services: Food hampers, emergency food support.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Demographics: Residents experiencing food insecurity.
Blackville Food Bank
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Location: 12073 NB-8, Upper Blackville, NB E9B 1Z8
Phone: (506) 843‑9024 -
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services: Monthly food hampers and emergency support.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Neguac Food Bank
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Location: 1279 Rue Principale, Neguac, NB E9G 1T4
Phone: (506) 776‑3950 -
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services: Food support for local residents.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Mental Health and Addictions Services
Mobile Crisis Response – Miramichi Region
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Phone: 1‑866‑771‑7760
Services: 24/7 crisis intervention, mental health assessment, stabilization.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Addictions & Mental Health Services – Government of NB
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Location: Miramichi area clinics
Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Counselling, addiction treatment, detox referrals, youth mental health support.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Financial Services
Social Assistance Program – Social Development
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Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Website: https://socialsupportsnb.ca/en/program/social-assistance-program (socialsupportsnb.ca in Bing)
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
Family & Community Services – Social Development
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Location: Miramichi regional office
Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Child protection, foster care, adoption, family support programs.
Referral: Self‑referral or agency.
Fees: Free.
Miramichi Boys & Girls Club
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Location: 115 Maher St, Miramichi
Phone: (506) 778‑2444
Website: https://www.bgcmoncton.com/ (regional)
Services: After‑school programs, youth mentorship, family supports.
Referral: None.
Fees: Low‑cost; subsidies available.
Seniors' Services
Meals on Wheels – Miramichi
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Phone: (506) 773‑7999
Services: Hot meal delivery for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Referral: None.
Fees: Low‑cost per meal.
NB Seniors Programs – Social Development
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Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Home support, long‑term care placement, financial benefits, adult protection.
Referral: Through Social Development.
Fees: Income‑based.
Disability Services
Ability New Brunswick (serves Northumberland County)
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Phone: 1‑866‑462‑9555
Website: https://www.abilitynb.ca/
Services: Mobility disability support, equipment loans, advocacy, case management.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Inclusion NB (Province‑wide)
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Website: https://inclusionnb.ca/
Services: Advocacy, inclusive education support, employment programs.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Demographics: Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.