Searching for Homeless Shelters

COVID19 All clients required to go through screening and daily monitoring per Public Health guidelines and recommendation; contact Blue Door for more information

Emergency Housing for Families
Includes wraparound supports and resources, meals, help to find and maintain permanent housing, supportive counselling, referrals to appropriate community services, life skills learning opportunities, access to lounges with books and televisions, computer rooms, dining room, laundry rooms, play rooms and outdoor play structures for children

• capacity 60 beds, 15 rooms to accommodate up to 15 families
• maximum stay 4 to 6 weeks
• accepts donations including towels, bedding, toiletries, diapers and pull-ups, formula, bottles, non-perishable food, footwear, clothing and new children's toys, grocery gift cards

COVID19 All clients required to go through screening and daily monitoring per Public Health guidelines and recommendation; contact Blue Door for more information

Emergency housing for men
Includes food, supportive counselling, referrals to community services, life skills learning opportunities, help to find and maintain permanent housing, and access to lounges with books and TVs, computer rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms

• capacity 30
• maximum stay four weeks

Financial and material donations appreciated, including basic essentials needed to set up new households, such as towels, bedding, toiletries, food staples

COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates


Shelter housing for unaccompanied women

• 28 rooms for maximum 30 day stay
• helps residents develop skills to live independently through assessment, case management, referrals, life skills programming, and housing assistance
• accepts donations of toiletries, socks and pyjamas

COVID19 Entrance into the shelter restricted to staff, and clients experiencing homelessness

Temporary winter overnight shelter, includes health and wellness service, access to support workers, mental health and addiction support and basic needs, assistance finding housing, employment, and volunteer opportunities

• capacity 25 (20 men, 5 women)
• meals include supper and breakfast, also bagged lunches
• access to clothing, laundry, internet, voicemail, showers and personal care items

S.H.I.F.T. is committed to the health and safety of participants as well as staff and volunteers. Specific expectations regarding cleaning and the use of PPE are implemented under the direction of the local public health authority.

Provides safe, respectful and welcoming overnight accommodation, meals and outreach supports to those experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity in South Simcoe. Facilitates connection to other services and resources in the community. Three programs offered: Emergency Overnight Shelter, Outreach and Daytime Drop-In Centre

Outreach: A Housing-Focused program offering mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, providing access to life saving resources, supplies, referrals, and supports through brief case management.

• Access to basic needs, personal hygiene, and harm reduction supplies, as well as access to food and food resources.

Emergency Overnight Shelter (available November to April): Serving men, women and youth nightly during the winter months, with access to a safe, warm bed, food, shower, basic needs and supplies, harm reduction supplies and onsite supports and resources to assist in finding temporary or permanent housing solutions.

• Capacity of eight beds per night
• Intake required for admission
• No late entries

Daytime Drop-In Centre (available November to April): Open to men, women and youth experiencing homelessness and food insecurity daily, with access to shower, food, basic needs and supplies, harm reduction supplies and computer workstation for participant use. Staff are onsite to assist with accessing resources and to provide necessary supports towards reaching housing goals.

• Access to basic needs, harm reduction supplies, food, shower, housing-related supports and computer workstations

Program hours are subject to change and may vary depending on need. Call or email to confirm program availability. All programming is primarily based out of a building located at 123 Victoria St. W. The space is a fragrance-reduced environment.

Accepting donations. Visit www.shiftforgood.ca for donation list. Arrangements must be made prior to dropping off donations. Contact office for more details.

Opening November 19, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Opening November 20, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Emergency overnight shelter for men

• allows clients to settle with an address while job searching
• three daily meals
• weekly individual case management with case workers
• System navigation and community referrals
• access to Program room computers during the day
• housing support workers available to assist clients to obtain more permanent housing
• Chaplain services
• AA meetings on site

Emergency overnight shelter for anyone with children in their care

• length of stay is based on individual housing case plan developed with Case Worker
• three daily meals

Emergency Shelter/Respite overnight shelter at 88 Mulcaster St

• spots limited to provide adequate physical distancing to meet COVID-19 Public Health Protocols
• an overnight warming centre will open at this location
• this is a lower barrier program
• harm reduction supplies available for pick up to the general public during this time

Emergency Respite overnight shelter

• Provides overnight shelter
• Limited shelter beds may be available
• Staff are providing support
• Eligibility determined through pre-screening
• Outreach team can be reached 7 days a week by calling 705-790-5654

Opening November 18, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Emergency shelter, includes meals, shower facilities, literacy programs, job search support, information and referrals, workshops

• capacity 249

Opening November 22, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Emergency shelter includes support to develop a housing plan, navigation to health supports, crisis management, trauma informed care, harm reduction and day-to-day support, meals, laundry facilities

• capacity 82
• pet-friendly

Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills

• capacity 73
• maximum length of stay varies according to individual case plan
• safe environment
• spiritual care
• recreational events

COVID19 Operations continue with safety measures

Emergency shelter for older adults, including case management and assistance finding permanent housing

• capacity 90
• maximum length of stay varies according to need

Emergency shelter for women, men, couples and families, includes wrap-around supports, harm reduction, health and mental health services

• 190 units
• Housing First perspective

COVID19 Operating at reduced capacity

Emergency shelter, includes crisis management, harm reduction, day-to-day support, laundry

• capacity 333

Closed for referrals; contact for information

Emergency shelter, including crisis and case management, wrap-around supports, harm reduction, housing search help, meals, recreation

• capacity 87
• staff on site 24 hours
• onsite services for residents only

Emergency shelter and support, including clothing, food, crisis intervention, counselling, children's program, referrals, advocacy, housing supports, workshops

• capacity 36
• stay up to four months, or longer if dealing with legal or immigration issues

Emergency shelter, including couples and trans individuals

• capacity 70
• pet friendly environment

Emergency shelter for men, including case management, meals, information and referrals to community services

• capacity 131

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and employment assistance, addiction counselling and harm reduction, assistance accessing income supports, primary health and mental health supports, life skills activities, and recreation

• capacity 92
• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
• pet friendly environment