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New to Brampton
A practical guide to essential City services, healthcare, transportation, schools, housing support and emergency contacts for new Brampton residents.
Important numbers
Choose the service that matches the help you need.
Community and social services
Find local help with food, housing, employment, mental health, legal support and other community services.
City of Brampton services
Report non-emergency City concerns and get information about waste, roads, bylaws, parks and programs.
Ontario road information
Check provincial highway conditions, closures, construction, cameras and winter driving information.
Health advice
Connect with Health811 for free, confidential health advice and help finding Ontario health services.
Essential services for new residents
These links open the organization responsible for each service.
Police and public safety
Use the police non-emergency line for incidents that do not involve an immediate threat.
Identification and government services
Apply for Ontario identification, health coverage, driver services and other documents.
Transportation
Plan local transit trips and find information about fares, schedules and accessible transportation.
Schools and learning
Register children for school and find public libraries, learning programs and newcomer resources.
Healthcare
Find health advice, healthcare providers, hospitals and public-health information.
Newcomer and settlement help
Get help with language training, employment, settlement, community connections and government services.
Need emergency shelter in Peel?
Call Peel Region’s Central Intake Line at 905-450-1996 if you need a safe place to stay or access to emergency shelter.
Emergency or immediate danger: Call 911