Searching for Transitional Housing

COVID-19 Update: Some services and support continue to be provided remotely - by e-mail, one-on-one phone support and video counselling. Visit Social Isolation Supports Online. This situation is being reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Crisis Line and shelter remain open.

Risk assessment, safety planning, one-on-one counselling, group counselling, workshops, emergency shelter, transitional planning, housing and legal support, custody and access support, victim impact statement and court preparation, advocacy and public education.

Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.

Residential pregnancy and parenting programs offering shelter and support to women during their pregnancy, childbirth experience and early parenting.

• Residential Program (capacity of 10)
• Supportive Housing Program (capacity of eight families)
• Aftercare Services
• Drop-In Program

Residential programs use a modified 'therapeutic community' treatment model with an approach based on the belief that chronic addiction comes with an acquired lifestyle and that recovery requires a holistic approach that challenges deeply ingrained behaviours and teaches healthy alternatives.

Believing that change is most effective when it is experienced and shared, staff encourage residents to assist each other in every aspect of treatment. Professional staff function as facilitators, guides, and role models. Residents, staff, and alumni comprise a supportive community in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Stonehenge offers 4.5 - 6 month residential programs tailored to the unique needs of adult men and women. Additional residential services include:

Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST): Support coordination, crisis intervention, education, community referrals, and access to a physician via the Ontario Telemedicine Network teleconferencing system, as well as a pharmacist who provides medications on site.

Correctional Programs: Residential beds for male and female offenders under federal and provincial jurisdiction.

Early Childhood Development Program (ECD): Stonehenge reserves one bed in the Women's Residential Program to accommodate pregnant women struggling with substance issues.

Friends and Family Support Program: Monthly group in which family members and friends of residents meet to receive support and learn valuable skills to cope with the impact of addiction; co-facilitated by a staff member and a family member with lived experience.

Regional Aftercare Program: Staff-facilitated aftercare program for individuals who have completed at least three months of the residential program; provides an opportunity to test new-found skills and stay connected to the guidance of the program and staff for up to two years.

Thresholds offers a range of mental health and addiction services, including supportive housing, crisis respite, individualized support programs, and more. We currently assist more than 1,100 individuals in the communities of Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph.

Residential program - are available for adults experiencing serious and persistent mental health concerns. Housing options include congregate living with seven (7) other individuals and smaller shared living homes, Individuals receive ongoing support services that range from 24/7 on-site support to monthly contact.

Crisis Respite program - offers short-term stays, at no cost, in a residential setting to individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health and/or psychosocial crisis. There are six crisis beds available at the Kitchener location and 2 beds available in Guelph. Stays are typically a maximum of 5 days. Individuals are assessed through a telephone screening prior to admission.

Supportive Housing - Thresholds provides subsidized housing in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington, through agency-owned properties and partnerships with private and non-profit sector landlords.

Programs include:

• adult fellowship and conversation
• 55 Plus Club: social, recreational, educational and spiritual activities

Community Services office (210 Victoria Rd S). Dispenses emergency food and clothing, operates a shelter aid program, distributes work boots, coordinates Christmas hampers, counselling and referral services.

15 bed community-based residential rehabilitation and treatment facility for men whose abuse of alcohol, or other drugs has greatly impacted their lives.

• Provides a supportive drug-free environment
  
• Group counselling focus
  
• Self-care model
  
• Peer support
  

Provides emergency shelter to youth between the ages of 16-24 in care in the community

• Food, shelter and 24-hour staff support
  
• Voluntary life-skills acquisition program
  
• Also operates a charity thrift store called Uptown Thrift which is located in the heart of downtown Preston.

Community support programs:

• information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, community groups and organizations, government resources
• assistance and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go or those who are unable to access services without assistance
• income tax clinics for low income clients
• needs coordination matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them
• agency accessibility provides office space and an answering service to agencies like counselling agencies - family, teen, addiction, legal, financial
• transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * families can stay for a period of two months
• a community support coordinator provides family support
• Holiday Hampers Program * provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families who are experiencing financial difficulties in Halton Hills

Winter Warmth Program:

• one time financial assistance for eligible low income people who are at risk of going into arrears on their gas bill

Backpack Program:

• provides backpacks with school supplies for lower income families in Halton Hills

Services for older adults:

• Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
• home maintenance and repair * may include yard maintenance, snow shoveling, window washing, seasonal house cleaning, odd jobs and minor repairs
• telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact
• friendly visiting * volunteer who will visit once a week to provide companionship and conversation
• letter carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * a joint effort between Acton postal workers and Links2Care
• client intervention and assistance * provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * contact Seniors Coordinator, (mobile) 905-699-2010 or (office) 905-844-0252
• Connection in Action Halton Initiative * focusing on helping adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social isolation
• supportive housing program * provides essential supports for daily living services to eligible older adults living at Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Dr, Acton * services may include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry * contact Marianne, Seniors Coordinator, Supportive Housing at 519-853-9916

Youth programs:
Off the Wall - Acton
Open Door - Georgetown

Children's programs:
Ontario Early Years- Acton Satellite
Ontario Early Years - Georgetown Satellite


Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible Halton Hills residents who have a modest income and a simple tax situation * call for more information

Care In The Community - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free * total family income for 1 person should be less than $35,000 and $45,000 for 2 persons * tax situation must be simple and is not for a deceased person

Care In The Community - Shop and Drop Support Program - Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries and pharmacy items * clients should order and pay in advance directly to the store, but agency also accepts cash/gift card with a shopping list and return change as required

Services and Programs:

• Supportive Housing

Provides emergency shelter to youth in care between the ages of 16-24 in the community

• In addition to food, shelter and 24-hour staff support, Argus offers a voluntary life-skills acquisition program the goal of which is to mobilize young people experiencing homelessness toward healthy and viable community integration
  
• Also offers SEESAW, where participants are paid for 30 hours a week, over a three month intervention, at a rate of minimum wage to gain work experience
  

The Ancora and Saginaw House are ideal for individuals with addiction and related issues, including mental health concerns, as they transition into a recovery-based, independent lifestyle.
There are two recovery homes in Cambridge. One for men and one for women. They provide individuals with safe housing as they develop the life skills and community connections necessary for a healthy lifestyle, filling the gap in treatment resources and facilities.

The Ancora and Saginaw House are ideal for individuals with addiction and related issues, including mental health concerns, as they transition into a recovery-based, independent lifestyle.
There are two recovery homes in Cambridge. One for men and one for women. They provide individuals with safe housing as they develop the life skills and community connections necessary for a healthy lifestyle, filling the gap in treatment resources and facilities.

This listing provides information on where to get help in Halton Hills for those in need of Emergency Housing, Long Term Housing Supports, Emergency Food, Food Banks and Crisis Support.

In an emergency, call 9-1-1 for police, ambulance, fire.

For Crisis Support, please see listing of resources here

Emergency Housing

Out of the Cold

• call 905-877-7585
• provides overnight shelter and a meal during the colder months to those in need

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church

• call 905-877-1374
• Community and Family Services provide various emergency assistances to those in need

Lighthouse Emergency Shelter, Salvation Army Oakville

• call 905-339-2918
• provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to individuals who are experiencing some type of housing crisis

Halton Women's Place

• call 905-878-8970
• provides emergency shelter, crisis services, and support to physically, sexually, financially, and emotionally abused women and their dependent children

Long Term Housing Supports

Halton Housing Help

• call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
• service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing

Links2Care (Acton/Georgetown)

• call 905-873-6502
• Transitional Housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * a community support coordinator provides family support

Summit Housing and Outreach Programs

• call 905-847-3206
• provides housing, treatment, and case management services for those in need of mental health supports in Halton Region

Support House

• call 905-845-9212
• offers community-based housing, support and wellness programs to people living with mental health issues and/or problematic substance use

Emergency Food

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours

Holy Cross HELPS

• call 905-873-1887
• supports people who are in need of emergency assistance

St Joseph Church, St Vincent Charities

• call 519-853-0784
• provides food vouchers to those in need

Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank

• call 519-853-5610
• food bank available on an as-needed basis following a personal interview and completion of application for assistance

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank

• call 905-877-1374
• available to assist anyone facing difficult circumstances

Food Banks

Acton Foodshare

• call 519-853-0457
• provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria

Community Fridges

• call 905-635-1106
• a community fridge at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library, stocked with 'Good Food bags'

Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank

• call 519-853-5610
• food bank serving Acton and the surrounding community

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank

• call 905-877-1374
• food bank serving Georgetown and the surrounding community

Community based, nonresidential, long term structured program providing alternative to imprisonment

• Skills development
  
• Anger management
  
• Life and social skills training
  

Marillac Place provides a safe home for women 16 years and older who are pregnant, or who have a child in their care, or who are attempting to regain care of their child.

Home of assistance that provides accommodation and loving support to individuals who are homeless or at risk due to the challenges associated with mental illness/autism and similar disabilities. Those choosing to live at ICH are seeking to enhance their lives by making healthy lifestyle changes that promote positive functioning. Residents are encouraged to connect with community resources and to find hope in God who loves them and accepts them in all circumstances. ICH also provides support and resources to former residents and to new callers dealing with a family member in crisis.

Monica Place supports pregnant or parenting youth and their children who may benefit from:

• Safe and supervised residential living
  
• Practical and emotional support with respect to pregnancy or parenting
  
• Support to continue with education, on-site counselling available
  
• Individualized goal planning
  
• Life skills teaching
  
• Decision-making

Monica Place maintains a trauma-informed approach to providing support. The programs offered incorporate and promote the positive parenting principles initiated by the Positive Parenting Community Committee of Waterloo Region.

Services include:
Adoption/Adoption Disclosure

• recruitment, assessment, support, pre- and post-counselling to adoptive parents
• match children and youth with adoptive parents
• provide adoption disclosure information and counselling to adopted persons over 18 years of age and their birth parents

Child Protection

• mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) to protect children from abuse and neglect
• provide emergency after hours service for children and youth who are at risk

Community-based Services

• workers co-located in various community locations, e.g., schools, counselling agencies, the Halton Regional Police Service, to provide protection services to at-risk children and youth

Connecting Youth to the Community

• life skills programs to assist youth in the transition to independent living

Family Support

• assessment and supportive services to parents to maintain children and youth in their homes and when children and youth come into care, which expedites their return home
• supervise access for children, youth and their families, when required

Foster Care

• recruit, train and support resource parents
• match children and youth to appropriate placements

Fundraising

• for programs and services not covered by government funding that help the children and youth served by the Society

Volunteer Programs

• special events volunteers, summer camp volunteers, mentors/special friends, seasonal, Food for Life volunteer, volunteer drivers

For resources, including guidelines on what age a child can be left alone or for babysitting another child, see resources here

There is also a South Halton/Head office in Burlington

Bridge from short-term emergency shelter to long-term affordable/market housing at subsidized rental rates for people in housing crisis

• participants required to undertake counseling and/or training on budgeting, nutrition, employment, as necessary

Organizes 'The Coldest Night of the Year', annual Milton walk in support of Milton Transitional Housing

• Walk will be held on February 25th, 2023 to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger.

Program introduces a temporary housing option for eligible newcomers in the community

• Burlington based apartments and townhouses for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Provides temporary accommodation while residents search for permanent housing in Halton
• Placement is up to 12 weeks with a possibility of extension
• Rental Agreement is signed every three months with possibility of extension to up to one year

Provides supportive housing and outreach case management services throughout Halton for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness
* services are based on a flexible, rehabilitative model of support and are tailored to meet the needs of the people

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
* for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, with priority given to people with schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders and with bipolar disorder
* for more information, see listing

Halton HOMES Program
* provides affordable housing and supports for adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Outreach case management/support service
* for clients 18 years of age or older with a diagnosed mental illness living in the community

Core supportive housing program
* provides safe, secure, affordable, and decent accommodation in a variety of settings
* rent-geared-to-income housing

Justice Supportive Housing Program
* provides affordable accommodation and flexible supports for people with serious mental illness who have come into conflict with the criminal justice system

Volunteer program

Program introduces a temporary housing option for eligible newcomers in the community

• Burlington based apartments and townhouses for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Provides temporary accommodation while residents search for permanent housing in Halton
• Placement is up to 12 weeks with a possibility of extension
• Rental Agreement is signed every three months with possibility of extension to up to one year

Community support programs in Halton Hills:

• information and referral regarding health and social service agencies
• assistance and advocacy support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go
• volunteers prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation
• Help with Gas and Hydro Program offers funding to lower income families and individuals who are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid
• needs coordination matches those who need household items with those who are able to provide them
• transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * community support coordinator provides family support
• Holiday Hampers provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families experiencing financial difficulties
• Backpack Program provides school supplies to children in need * application available online (apply before August 12) * contact jbattista@links2care.ca
• Jumpstart Program (in partnership with Canadian Tire) provides financial help for kids' sports and recreational activities
• Fresh Food Box supplies fresh produce monthly at a reasonable cost

Seniors Programs in Halton Hills:

• Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
• letter Carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * in partnership with Georgetown and Acton postal workers
• supportive housing program provides essential support services to eligible seniors living at Lakeview Villa in Acton

Youth Programs:

• Off the Wall (Acton)
• Open Door (Georgetown)
• individual youth and family support available in person, by phone and over the internet

Children's Programs:

• Georgetown Parent-Child Centre

Links2Kids School Age Programs

• Acton Parent-Child Resource Centre

Parenting Programs:

• individual parenting support
• parenting programs available through the Parent Child Resources Centres

Care At Home - Hot and Frozen Meals - Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and georgetown)

Care In The Community - Care Connections of Halton Hills - A community hub of service agencies sharing space to offer easier access to integrated health and social services * Care Connection Partners include

Services and Programs:

• Care At Home - Congregate Dining
• Links2Care - Acton - Wallace St
• Links2Care - Georgetown - James St
• Links2Care - Georgetown - Joseph Gibbons Public School
• Links2Care - Georgetown - Park Public School

COVID-19 - Peel Children's Aid Society offices closed in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, but CORE PROTECTION SERVICES ARE OPEN -- to report child abuse or neglect, call 905-363-6131, Mon-Sun 24 hours * child protection workers responding to all emergency and high-risk situations * staff support accessible by phone or email * all meetings, events or conferences postponed * visit Peel CAS website for details


Child protection services, including investigation, care and supervision

• family counselling and parenting support
• adoption and foster care services and recruitment
• adoption disclosure

Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE)

• consultation and support for Children's Aid Societies managing complex child protection and immigration cases
• short-term interventions to assist children and crown wards with immigration related status challenges
• awareness, partnerships, protocol development, data collection, research and resource development related to immigration status issues

Services include:
Adoption/Adoption Disclosure

• recruitment, assessment, support, pre- and post-counselling to adoptive parents
• match children and youth with adoptive parents
• provide adoption disclosure information and counselling to adopted persons over 18 years of age and their birth parents

Child Protection

• mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) to protect children from abuse and neglect
• provide emergency after hours service for children and youth who are at risk

Community-based Services

• workers co-located in various community locations, e.g., schools, counselling agencies, the Halton Regional Police Service, to provide protection services to at-risk children and youth

Connecting Youth to the Community

• life skills programs to assist youth in the transition to independent living

Family Support

• assessment and supportive services to parents to maintain children and youth in their homes and when children and youth come into care, which expedites their return home
• supervise access for children, youth and their families, when required

Foster Care

• recruit, train and support resource parents
• match children and youth to appropriate placements

Fundraising

• for programs and services not covered by government funding that help the children and youth served by the Society

Volunteer Programs

• special events volunteers, summer camp volunteers, mentors/special friends, seasonal, Food for Life volunteer, volunteer drivers

For resources, including guidelines on what age a child can be left alone or for babysitting another child, see resources here

There is also a North Halton Office in Milton

Program introduces a temporary housing option for eligible newcomers in the community

• Burlington based apartments and townhouses for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Provides temporary accommodation while residents search for permanent housing in Halton
• Placement is up to 12 weeks with a possibility of extension
• Rental Agreement is signed every three months with possibility of extension to up to one year