About Us PHARA Community Services is North Bay’s Leader in Independent Living, Affordable Housing, and Health Care. PHARA provides services in both official languages to people with disabilities as well as housing opportunities for those with low or moderate incomes. PHARA is dedicated to growing community services to meet community need. PHARA provides over 49,000 days of housing to the communities of North Bay and surrounding area. PHARA has a mandate to enhance the quality of life and independence for individuals with disabilities, or those facing the effects of aging. Through rehabilitative and recreational programs, skills training, and advocacy, PHARA promotes physical, mental, and emotional well-being while addressing daily needs and fostering lifelong independence and community inclusion. PHARA is the common name representing the sister non-profit charitable organizations of PHARA Community Services representing Nipissing Parry Sound, and PHARA Community Services Westwinds Heights. We exist to serve our clients, our tenants, and our community.
Contact: Mike Van der Vlist
Service Area
Almaguin region, Muskoka, North Bay and beyond
Business Hours
Monday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday Closed