The purpose of United Way Information Services is to provide the vital link which connects the people of our community to the services in our community. Updated continually, this database of government, social and human service agencies, cultural non-for-profit and charitable organizations is the most comprehensive listing readily available in Durham Region. United Way Information Services is committed to providing the residents of our community with an efficient and accessible Community Information Centre.
Contact us
Our Mailing address is:
345 Simcoe St., South
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4J2
Our numbers are:
Information: (905) 434-4636
Office: (905) 436-7377
Voice Mail: (905) 436-6731
Fax: (905) 436-6414
E-Mail us: informdurham@bellnet.ca
Our Services
Blue Book 905-436-7377
This Directory of Community Services is published annually and includes over 1500 listings of services and organizations within our Region. The BLUE BOOK is the most efficient way for professionals of all kinds to find help, and to help others.
Community Helpline 905-434-4636
Free, confidential, and non-judgmental information and referral provided
Available 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Community Information Kiosk 905-434-4636
Located at the Oshawa Centre, Center Court
Open 72 hours per week to serve the public
9:30 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday
9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday
Community organization brochures available for taking
Community Services Database 905-436-6731
Updated continually as staff review community resources for changes to existing organizations and programs
Additions of new organizations and programs as they emerge in the community.
Daily specific scheduled updates of existing records.
Commitment to quality through the use of provincial standards.
Our online database for Durham Region can be found at: informdurham.com
Professional Affiliations
Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS)
Inform Ontario - The Association of Community Information Centres in Ontario
Durham Coordinated Information Group
Inform Canada
Community Partners
United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge
City of Oshawa
Ivanhoe Cambridge (Oshawa Centre)
Oshawa Little Theatre
Durham Region Transit Commission
Oshawa Generals
General Motors Centre / Global Spectrum
Durham Region's Community Information Source