Community Services
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Venables Drop-In
The Kettle’s Venables drop-in (located at 1725 Venables Street) offers a variety of community services and support for vulnerable people living with mental illness, substance use, poverty and/or homelessness.
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Meals Program
Located at our Venables drop-in, our meal program serves a hot lunch, snacks, fruit, tea, and coffee daily. Stop by and say, “Hello” - We’d love to meet you, and you’re welcome in our community!
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Health Clinic
Located on the second floor of our Venables drop-in, our on-site Health Clinic provides access to a Registered Nurse. We also provide a safe, and non-judgmental place to get medical help.
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Advocacy
In our advocacy office, we advocate for and support the people who come to us for help resolving a conflict or navigating a crisis. We’re located on the second floor of our Venables drop-in.
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Outreach
The Kettle’s Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) is open to anyone who is experiencing homelessness, or is at risk of homelessness.
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ID Bank
Our ID bank assists low income, homeless, and/or marginally housed individuals in obtaining as well as safely storing ID.
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Women's Lounge
Located at our Venables drop-in, our women’s lounge provides a safe place of refuge and social connection for those who identify as women.
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Tuck Shop
Our tuck shop supplies everyday items like band aids, razors, soap, and toothpaste as well as snacks and beverages.
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Personal Care Services
Our personal care services are for individuals facing homelessness. They include but are not limited to: hot showers, laundry facilities, haircuts, and clothing alterations.
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Computer Room
You’re welcome to internet access and printing upon request in our computer room located at our Venables drop-in.
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Carlene's Clothing Closet
Named in memory of long-time member Carlene Petrowski, this is a place where people can find clothing and shoe donations from the community. The clothing closet is open daily, ask staff for more information.
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Recovery Café
Whether in crisis, newer to recovery, in long-term recovery, after a relapse, during a difficult life change, or mental health transition, the Café is there as a refuge of support, care and community.