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Wyndham House Youth Shelter open 24 hours a day and all meals provided. Call for information.
A 14-bed facility providing temporary shelter for youth. A shelter overflow process exists; no one is turned away. Services include:
A 14-bed facility providing temporary shelter for youth. A shelter overflow process exists; no one is turned away. Services include:
- laundry facilities, showers, meals
- referrals to community resources
- life skills training
- supportive guidance
- recreational activities
- assistance in finding permanent housing
- weekly access to Registered Nurse Practitioner
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- Drop-In - Meals, Shower facilities, Laundry, Locker accesses, Programming (housing support, activities, life skill lessons), Computer lab, Support and Referrals
- KDCHC outreach clinic - Doctor/Social worker accessible via phone 1 pm-3 pm every Mon
- Food Hampers - Thu 1 pm-5 pm
- Outreach - Support and Referrals, Housing Visits, Advocacy, Accompaniments (medical, etc.), Family Reconnect
- Shelter - Providing a Roof (PAR) for 18 youth nightly, Shower facilities, Laundry facilities, Support and Referrals, Breakfast/Snack
- Streets to Employment and Education - Social Enterprise Program, offers hands-on and in class work experience for youth
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Every situation is different. Staff will talk with individuals to better understand their situation. Then staff will work with individuals to come up with a plan that is right for them. It could be helping to arrange a temporary stay with family or working with the landlord to prevent eviction. Staff can also connect people to agencies for more help to resolve issues with their housing.
If individuals do need a temporary shelter stay, staff can refer them to an agency for service.
If individuals do need a temporary shelter stay, staff can refer them to an agency for service.
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Prevention-based program providing Waterloo Region youth between 12 years of age and up to their 18th birthday
- Respite
- Crisis
- Shelter services
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How to Find - Emergency Shelters in Halton and Area
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Overview of emergency shelters in Halton and surrounding areas
* 905-339-2918 or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
* located in Oakville, this is the general emergency shelter for men in Halton
* shelter may be able to arrange transportation
* for more details see full listing here
Wesley Housing Services - Halton
* email housing.halton@wesley.ca or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
* emergency shelter services for women and families
* Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
* advocacy, referrals and community integration to improve housing retention
* for more details see full listing here
* Shelters - South Halton 905-332-1593, North Halton 905-878-8970
* Crisis Phone - South Halton 905-332-7892, North Halton 905-878-8555
* Administration 905-332-1200
* for more details see full listing here
* also protects pets from violence through the SafePet Program
* for more information on shelters in the Hamilton area, see here
* for more information on shelters in Niagara Region, see here
* for more information on shelters in Peel, see here
* for more Information on shelters in Wellington County, see here
* for more information on shelters in the City of Toronto, see here
HALTON
General Shelter: for intake call 311
Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter* 905-339-2918 or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
* located in Oakville, this is the general emergency shelter for men in Halton
* shelter may be able to arrange transportation
* for more details see full listing here
Wesley Housing Services - Halton
* email housing.halton@wesley.ca or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
* emergency shelter services for women and families
* Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
* advocacy, referrals and community integration to improve housing retention
* for more details see full listing here
For abused women, their dependent children and pets:
Halton Womens Place* Shelters - South Halton 905-332-1593, North Halton 905-878-8970
* Crisis Phone - South Halton 905-332-7892, North Halton 905-878-8555
* Administration 905-332-1200
* for more details see full listing here
* also protects pets from violence through the SafePet Program
HAMILTON:
To find shelter information call 905-546-2489, or 211* for more information on shelters in the Hamilton area, see here
NIAGARA REGION:
To find shelter information call 211 or 1-800-263-3695* for more information on shelters in Niagara Region, see here
REGION OF PEEL:
To find shelter information call Street Helpline Peel 1-877-848-8481* for more information on shelters in Peel, see here
WELLINGTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GUELPH:
To find shelter information call the County of Wellington 1-844-824-1212* for more Information on shelters in Wellington County, see here
TORONTO:
To find shelter information all the central intake line 1-877-338-3398* for more information on shelters in the City of Toronto, see here
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Shelter for homeless youth provides:
- Beds
- Meals
- Laundry facilities
- Individual case management
- Transitional Housing for youth ages 16-24 years who have resided at the shelter
- Community Housing for youth ages 19-30 years
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Offers residential program in apartment-style units with early intervention for youth aged 16-21 years, experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness, who are working or are in school with the goal of living independently.
Residents are able to participate in programs that get them to a graduated independence program. Activities include hands on learning with cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
Two stages of living are available:
- In-Stage: private bedroom, shared kitchen, living room, washrooms. This stage is available for up to one year. Mentoring and life skills programs also available.
- Up-Stage: bachelor apartment units. This stage is available for up to one year. Housing referral and support is available upon leaving.
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Multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community. Case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
Services include:
* 24 Hour a day intake and admissions
* Meets basic needs by providing all meals and snacks, clothing, laundry and hygiene products, etc.
* Advocacy and Case Co-ordination
* Recreational / Therapeutic programming
* On-Site Access to Mental Health Services and Consulting Psychiatry
* On-Site Access to a General Practitioner and/or Nurse Practitioner
* On-Site Addiction / Substance Use Supports (Alternatives for Youth)
* On-Site sexual health clinic
* On-Site Withdrawal Management Assessment and Monitoring (St. Joseph's Hospital)
* Aftercare services through our Community Resource Centre
The Notre Dame Community Resource Centre, is a multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age. Youth have access to a number of outreach support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed; diverting them from homelessness and street involvement.
A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
Services include:
* 24 Hour a day intake and admissions
* Meets basic needs by providing all meals and snacks, clothing, laundry and hygiene products, etc.
* Advocacy and Case Co-ordination
* Recreational / Therapeutic programming
* On-Site Access to Mental Health Services and Consulting Psychiatry
* On-Site Access to a General Practitioner and/or Nurse Practitioner
* On-Site Addiction / Substance Use Supports (Alternatives for Youth)
* On-Site sexual health clinic
* On-Site Withdrawal Management Assessment and Monitoring (St. Joseph's Hospital)
* Aftercare services through our Community Resource Centre
The Notre Dame Community Resource Centre, is a multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age. Youth have access to a number of outreach support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed; diverting them from homelessness and street involvement.
A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
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Notre Dame House is a 24-hour emergency shelter providing 21 beds for youth between 16 and 21 years of age. It provides programming and support to youth in the following manner:
- 24-hour a day intake and admissions
- Meeting all basic needs by providing meals and snacks, clothing, laundry and hygiene products, etc.
- Advocacy and case coordination
- Recreational/therapeutic programming
- Access to mental health services and consulting psychiatry
- Access to a general practitioner and/or nurse practitioner
- Addiction/substance use supports (Alternatives for Youth)
- Withdrawal management assessment and monitoring (St. Joseph's Healthcare)
- After-care services through our Community Resource Centre
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Program provides a safe place to stay for young people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. Offers a safe and structured environment for young people between 15-17 years of age. The program will work with youth, their families and community supports to develop an individualized plan for success
Services offered:
Services offered:
- support planning and case management
- support with getting back into school, social assistance applications, reconnecting with family and more
- leisure activities and life skills coaching in group and individual settings
- referrals to transitional and supportive housing programs, employment, addictions and mental health services as well as community supports and services
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Lighthouse Emergency Shelter
Lighthouse Shelter 905-339-2918 Crisis: Individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis and are in immediate need of shelter can call Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to males who are experiencing some type of housing crisis
* shelter provided in most cases for up to 40 days
* may be able to provide transportation to shelter if needed
* shelter provided in most cases for up to 40 days
* may be able to provide transportation to shelter if needed
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Emergency shelter, including basic needs, counselling and case management, goal planning, well-being and emotional supports, and connections to resources and programming
BYS (Brampton)
Includes crisis counselling and case management, and referrals to ongoing clinical support and counselling; access to resource room
BYS (Brampton)
Includes crisis counselling and case management, and referrals to ongoing clinical support and counselling; access to resource room
- capacity 40
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Peel Region. Brampton Queen Street Youth Shelter
Crisis: 905-450-1996Office: 905-791-2334
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Emergency shelter and supports, including case management services, access to housing search assistance, financial help, life-skills and employment training, and referrals to services in the community
- capacity 40
- stay varies, available until housing obtained
- separate buildings for males and females
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Emergency shelter, including basic needs, counselling and case management, goal planning, well-being and emotional supports, and connections to resources and programming
MYS (Mississauga)
Includes crisis counselling and case management, and referrals to ongoing clinical support and counselling; access to resource room
MYS (Mississauga)
Includes crisis counselling and case management, and referrals to ongoing clinical support and counselling; access to resource room
- capacity 20
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Emergency shelter, referrals, counselling and mental health supports, advocacy, personal needs, community support housing workers, employment program, access to work wear, and education and recreation activities
Stay In School Program
Long-term transitional housing for youth to continue to attend school
- capacity 33
- life skills development for residents and former residents
- access to household items and furniture for ex-residents
Stay In School Program
Long-term transitional housing for youth to continue to attend school
- capacity 20
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Domestic Abuse Services Oxford
519-539-4811 or text 519-788-9993 Crisis Line and Inquiries 1-800-265-1938
Office: Administration: 519-539-7488
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Important COVID-19 Information:
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:
* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program
Believe in Me
Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused * weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem * a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen * assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available * transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford offers programs and services for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Programs and services include:
* emergency shelter for women, children and adolescents impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness. Shelter space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated.
* 24/7 crisis/information/support telephone and text lines
* risk assessments and safety planning
Domestic Abuse Services Oxford has many services to offer. These include:
* Crisis/Help/Support Line
* Community Counseling
* Residential Shelter Services
* Sexual Assault Counselling
* Transitional Resource Program
Believe in Me
Program designed for children/adolescents who come from a home where their mother has been abused * weekly group offers participants the opportunity to talk about their feelings, learn how to express anger appropriately and improve self-esteem * a group for mothers is held concurrently which helps teach them how to support their child/teen * assistance with transportation and child care for siblings may be available * transportation can be coordinated. Free and confidential.
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Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older * shelter is located at Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, Woodstock * operated by Operation Sharing and hosted by Old St Paul's Anglican Church * The Inn provides an evening meal as well as breakfast, access to washrooms, laundry and showers. Room has heat and air conditioning and there is a sliding divider between men and women.
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Coordinates short-term emergency shelter for youth in a housing crisis. Staff provide support and assistance to youth who do not have a place to stay, arrange immediate shelter, make an appropriate future housing plan and link with other relevant community services.
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Provides emergency or transitional shelter, support services to homeless and at-risk youth across Perth County. Youth are provided with basic needs, community referrals, life skills. Constant staff support to help them move forward and into a successful independent living situation. Serving Ages 16 - 24.
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COVID19 Shelter open with enhanced safety measures, visit website for details
Emergency shelter and short term housing program; resident services include food packages and meals, clothing and personal needs, emotional support and informal counselling, crisis intervention, clinical referral and assessment, case management and advocacy, access to housing worker and housing workshops, life skills training, community referrals and aftercare support, day programs and drop-in services
Emergency shelter and short term housing program; resident services include food packages and meals, clothing and personal needs, emotional support and informal counselling, crisis intervention, clinical referral and assessment, case management and advocacy, access to housing worker and housing workshops, life skills training, community referrals and aftercare support, day programs and drop-in services
- capacity 30
- length of stay depends on individual plan
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Emergency shelter for self identified young men, including harm reduction and trauma informed residential services, case management, information and referrals, counselling, and support finding and maintaining permanent, affordable housing
- capacity 20
- staffed 24 hours
- no maximum stay
- odd work hours can be accommodated if staff are informed
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COVID19 Open with enhanced safety measures; some services modified, call for information
Emergency shelter
Including counselling, individual and group supports, assistance in finding housing, and ongoing support; capacity 50
Second stage housing
Including meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention and advocacy, and support for addictions, employment, health, housing, and trauma; capacity 12
Emergency shelter
Including counselling, individual and group supports, assistance in finding housing, and ongoing support; capacity 50
- 25 beds for women 16-25 years
- 25 beds for women 26 years and older
- 24-hour staffing and security
Second stage housing
Including meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention and advocacy, and support for addictions, employment, health, housing, and trauma; capacity 12
- 6 beds for women 16-25 years
- 6 beds for women 26 years and older
- specialized services for young women 16-25 years
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COVID19 Emergency shelter open with enhanced safety precautions and screening; before visiting, call first for details on intake
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Intake Centre
Emergency shelter, includes food, clothing, medical care, assessment, counselling, referrals; assistance with permanent housing, education, job searches, life skills
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Intake Centre
Emergency shelter, includes food, clothing, medical care, assessment, counselling, referrals; assistance with permanent housing, education, job searches, life skills
- capacity 94
- 2 emergency crisis beds for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation
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COVID19 Young men's shelter in operation with limited visiting, and heightened health screening measures
Short term emergency shelter, includes food, supportive counselling, referrals, housing support, employment and community support
Short term emergency shelter, includes food, supportive counselling, referrals, housing support, employment and community support
- capacity 18
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COVID19 Safety measures in place, visit website for details
Harm reduction emergency shelter, includes food, transportation, referrals, case management, counselling, and housing support service
Harm reduction for marginalized, homeless, and street-involved youth; some services provided by community partner agencies
Harm reduction emergency shelter, includes food, transportation, referrals, case management, counselling, and housing support service
- capacity 41
Harm reduction for marginalized, homeless, and street-involved youth; some services provided by community partner agencies
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