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Provides short term homeless shelter and housing help services to women, cis and trans women, non-binary individuals and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.
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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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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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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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Provides non-medical residence with 24 hour support.
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Congregate setting home for people who were previously homeless/precariously house and who are living with complex medical challenges, including palliative situations.
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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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Inclusive overnight shelter
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Emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness whom self-identify as male.
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Emergency shelter
- Offers a wide variety of programs and services
- Meals
- Addiction support and referrals
- Drop-in Centre
- Medical clinic
- Identification clinic
- Clean needle exchange program
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Offers a wide variety of programs and services including shelter services, meals, addiction support and referrals
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Emergency Shelter Program
Office - leave voicemail: 519-837-0080Crisis - 24/7: 226-821-3345
Emergency Shelter Diversion Line : 226-821-3345
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Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support for adults ad families.
Areas of focus and service include:
Prevention & Diversion:
Housing Focused Outreach:
Housing Focused Outreach worker visits locations known to have individuals who are precariously housed, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness. Services include:
23 Gordon St. Overnight Emergency Shelter:
Grace Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing:
Housing Focused 24/7 Supportive Shelter:
Housing Stablity Program:
Areas of focus and service include:
- preventative action to help those at risk of homelessness
- individualized plans for those struggling to attain a long-term residence
Prevention & Diversion:
- prevention assistance supports households in preserving their current housing situation
- diversion support assists adults and families in finding housing outside of shelter
- prevention and diversion services help stabilize current situations while assisting with a permanent housing solution
Housing Focused Outreach:
Housing Focused Outreach worker visits locations known to have individuals who are precariously housed, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness. Services include:
- assess needs of individuals and families through a standardized assessment tool
- assist with aquiring suitable housing
- identify intervention recommendations
- supports their transition to a case manager
23 Gordon St. Overnight Emergency Shelter:
- previously known as the Warming Centre
- provides warm meal, shower, and overnight shelter
- accommodates up to 27 people ; one bed dedicated to the safe bed program, on a first-come, first-served basis
- supported by Diversion team, Housing Stability Outreach and Housing Focused Outreach
Grace Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing:
- individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health issues and / or addiction
- Mon-Sun, 24/7 support services
Housing Focused 24/7 Supportive Shelter:
- supports approximately 40 people who are experiencing homelessness
- Stepping Stone works in collaboration with community organizations to deliver mental health, addiction, and medical support to individuals staying at the shelter
- focus is to provide access to food, showers, nursing, harm reduction, and court support
- individuals have their own rooms, common space, etc.
- support team (shelter support and housing stability staff), on site 24/7 to support residents and help them achieve their housing goals
Housing Stablity Program:
- supports a caseload of individuals and families who have completed the common assessment tools
- a recovery-oriented approach to ending homelessness
- quick movement from homelessness into independent and permanent housing
- provide additional supports and services as needed
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Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support for adults ad families.Areas of focus and service include:
- preventative action to help those at risk of homelessness
- individualized plans for those struggling to attain a long-term residence
- prevention assistance supports households in preserving their current housing situation
- diversion support assists adults and families in finding housing outside of shelter
- prevention and diversion services help stabilize current situations while assisting with a permanent housing solution
- assess needs of individuals and families through a standardized assessment tool
- assist with aquiring suitable housing
- identify intervention recommendations
- supports their transition to a case manager
- previously known as the Warming Centre
- provides coffee, shower, and overnight shelter
- accommodates up to 27 people on a first-come, first-served basis
- supported by Diversion team, Housing Stability Outreach and Housing Focused Outreach
- individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health issues and / or addiction
- Mon-Sun, 24/7 support services
- supports approximately 40 people who are experiencing homelessness
- Stepping Stone works in collaboration with community organizations to deliver mental health, addiction, and medical support to individuals staying at the shelter
- focus is to provide access to food, showers, nursing, harm reduction, and court support
- individuals have their own rooms, common space, etc.
- support team (shelter support and housing stability staff), on site 24/7 to support residents and help them achieve their housing goals
- supports a caseload of individuals and families who have completed the common assessment tools
- a recovery-oriented approach to ending homelessness
- quick movement from homelessness into independent and permanent housing
- provide additional supports and services as needed
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Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
Office: 519-752-1005Crisis: 519-752-HELP (4357)
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An agency working to end interpersonal violence and abuse by supporting individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence through the provision of crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transitional support, children's programs, and counselling; and by fostering accountability for those who harm through intervention, counselling, public education, and systemic advocacy
Programs and services include:
Programs and services include:
- Crisis Line and Emergency Shelter - 33 emergency beds for abused and/or homeless women and children. Open 24/7 providing a safe haven, meals, support, and referrals to community resources
- Transitional Housing: Maria House - 8 residential units for longer-term residential stays for women and children in a setting that combines independent living with counselling and support
- Outreach- services for women wanting to make the transition to independent, violence-free living. Includes safety planning, accompaniment (i.e. to court, lawyer's office), home support, referrals and follow-up
- Counselling Services include:
- Abuse Recovery Groups (for women 18+)
- Caring Families (for high conflict families and their children)
- Children Exposed to Domestic Violence (for children ages 6-16)
- Mothers in Mind (for mothers and their children ages 0-5)
- Challenge to Change ( PAR for men and women, SCRIBE for men only)
- Family Court Support - provide support and accompaniment for clients to family court, lawyers appointments and assist in navigating the Family Court system
- Violence Prevention and Community Outreach - presentations/seminars delivered to elementary students, secondary students, post-secondary institutions, service clubs, churches, businesses and other groups on such topics as domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual harassment and healthy relationships
- Partner Assault Response (PAR) 12-week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress
- Volunteer Program - volunteers play a major role in fundraising and assisting staff with programs and services. Positions include Shelter Assistant, Emergency Child care Provider, Volunteer Driver, Housing and Employment Assistant, Tutor, Special Events Volunteer, Receptionist. Skilled volunteers also offer services such as massage therapy, yoga, and hairdressing on a regular basis to residential clients
- Closet Couture Boutique - social enterprise - high end second hand women's clothing
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Emergency housing services for adults
Shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Brantford and Brant County
Shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Brantford and Brant County
- uses the Housing First Model
- provides shelter services as well as developing programs to assist people in overcoming the root causes of their homelessness
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Service provides meals, community meal program, emergency accommodation, transitional housing, intake, assessment and referral services
- counselling on-site, (group/individual) on a short/long term basis until alternative arrangements can be made for housing or treatment needs - formal/informal, collaboration with community partner organizations and agencies
- operates a halfway house (CRF) for men entering parole
- articipates in the City of Brantford's Monthly Food Programs - visit http://www.brantford.ca/residents/support_services/Pages/MonthlyFoodCalendar.aspx to view this month's food locations
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Resource centre focused on housing
Services include:
Services include:
- diversion and prevention - stabilizes those at imminent risk of homelessness to maintain their housing or find alternative accommodation through access to case management and financial supports
- financial management services - acts as homelessness prevention for voluntary and mandatory clients needing support with their finances to maintain housing stability. The service ensures the payment of rent and utilities and access to case management supports
- ID clinic - provides financial supports to obtain a birth certificate, health card and other forms of ID. Staff will help complete the applications and may help with the cost of renewal or application fees
- rapid rehousing - Immediate access to short-term case management and financial support to avoid or exit emergency accommodations into permanent housing with necessary wrap around supports
- Housing Stability Fund - program can help obtain and maintain stable housing by providing utility arrears and deposits, housing related arrears or last month's rent
- outreach - community-based support
- access to emergency shelter
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A 10-bed shelter Program
Shelter Program - provides temporary housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Offers a safe and supportive co-ed environment for people between 18 and 29 years of age
Services provided:
Shelter Program - provides temporary housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Offers a safe and supportive co-ed environment for people between 18 and 29 years of age
Services provided:
- single room with a warm bed, nutritious food and supports
- shelter for up to 90 days
- referrals to transitional and supportive housing programs, employment, addictions and mental health services as well as community support and services
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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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COVID19 Update: Food Bank open by appointment only Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-3 pm; call ahead to provide information.
Food Bank
Food assistance program providing both perishable & non-perishable food (canned & boxed food, frozen food, meats, fruits & vegetables) * bread * Emergency Walk-in Food Bank * once every 6 weeks assistance * limited baby food, formula and diapers (when available) * food assistance can be accessed by appointment once every six weeks if required * Drop-in coffee, baked goods and bread.
Emergency Housing
Provides families with emergency housing which accomadates up to 10 people(s) maximum for a 6 week stay.
If The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter is filled to capacity, a single night arrangement at local accomadations (hotel/motel) can be arranged for individuals.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer service and school Community Service Hours programs * drop off resume or complete The Salvation Army Volunteer Registration Form available from Salvation Army office
Wellness Program - Eyeglasses, Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance
Program offers either a grant depending on financial situations to the maximum of $200 * assists with the following: dental, prescriptions, eyeglasses, medical equipment, transportation to out of town medical appointments, identification replacement
Housing Advocacy
Assistance with documentation and advice on landlord tenant issues
Low-income Electric Assistance Program (LEAP)
Access Centre to apply for LEAP - a one time hydro utility payment assistance program * grant is credited directly toward hydro portion of bill * program begins December 1st each year * available only once
Camps
Overall purpose is to serve the total personality and health needs of the camper; spiritual, educational, social, and recreational through a creative, healthful experience, in co-operative group living in outdoor settings * Holiday camps * Mum and Tots * Teens * Sleep Away camp for youth only * applications available through Woodstock branch, Tillsonburg branch, Norwich branch, Ingersoll branch
Food Bank
Food assistance program providing both perishable & non-perishable food (canned & boxed food, frozen food, meats, fruits & vegetables) * bread * Emergency Walk-in Food Bank * once every 6 weeks assistance * limited baby food, formula and diapers (when available) * food assistance can be accessed by appointment once every six weeks if required * Drop-in coffee, baked goods and bread.
Emergency Housing
Provides families with emergency housing which accomadates up to 10 people(s) maximum for a 6 week stay.
If The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter is filled to capacity, a single night arrangement at local accomadations (hotel/motel) can be arranged for individuals.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer service and school Community Service Hours programs * drop off resume or complete The Salvation Army Volunteer Registration Form available from Salvation Army office
Wellness Program - Eyeglasses, Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance
Program offers either a grant depending on financial situations to the maximum of $200 * assists with the following: dental, prescriptions, eyeglasses, medical equipment, transportation to out of town medical appointments, identification replacement
Housing Advocacy
Assistance with documentation and advice on landlord tenant issues
Low-income Electric Assistance Program (LEAP)
Access Centre to apply for LEAP - a one time hydro utility payment assistance program * grant is credited directly toward hydro portion of bill * program begins December 1st each year * available only once
Camps
Overall purpose is to serve the total personality and health needs of the camper; spiritual, educational, social, and recreational through a creative, healthful experience, in co-operative group living in outdoor settings * Holiday camps * Mum and Tots * Teens * Sleep Away camp for youth only * applications available through Woodstock branch, Tillsonburg branch, Norwich branch, Ingersoll branch
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| Financial assistance to people experiencing homelessness to obtain and retain housing and to people at risk of homelessness to remain housed. . Programs available include: rental arrears, utility arrears, assistance with last month's rent, assistance with moving costs (does not include storage), furniture for new addresses, home repairs that would otherwise not be completed and may place individual's health and welfare at risk. Programs also include emergency shelter stays at local motels. |
Low-income Energy Support Program (LEAP) - click here. If you're behind on your electricity or natural gas bill or face having your service disconnected, you may qualify for emergency financial help through LEAP. Please note for Festival Hydro customers this does not cover water or sewage fees and support is available from the City of Stratford Social Services, 519-271-3773 Ext 200.
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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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Mental Health Services - Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team, SGH - Special Services Unit - Stratford
Office: 1-866-527-8421 Ext 4800Crisis: 1-888-829-7484
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24 hour helpline and crisis line, counselling service for individuals in acute emotional distress and/or with mental illness, face-to-face support and assessment 7 days a week in the local community serving 8 hospital ER departments. Crisis staff will provide onsite assessment in the individual's home in the company of local police service. Will assist individuals to find the appropriate addictions or mental health service.
Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance.
Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties.
Emergency Room assistance available at all 8 hospitals, call ahead to ensure that a staff person can go to the hospital location.
Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office during regular work hours. Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Helpline and Crisis Response Team for assistance.
Program is mobile with police in Huron and Perth counties.
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| Rates based on OW entitlements and are issued temporarily for 16-48 days through an expedited process Ontario Works - Basic Financial Assistance may be available to assist with cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits and employment assistance. Eligibility is assessed by reviewing family size, income, assets and housing cost. At this time applications for financial assistance and participation agreements can be completed over the phone and verified through third party checks. More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 ext 200 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply) Federal assistance will be applied to OW assistance if the time periods overlap and result in overpayments and recovery OW/ODSP recipients Expanded access to Discretionary Benefits is available for current recipients to meet extraordinary costs during the COVID-19 pandemic such as food, cleaning supplies and transportation. How to Apply contact caseworker directly A comprehensive list of federal benefits can be found HERE Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent. ODSP provides financial assistance to people with disabilities. Amount of benefit depends on size of family, shelter costs, income, and assets. Help prepare for and find a job Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works or ODSP office (if not registered with either, contact OW). Outside of normal business hours, contact the Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program at 1-888-829-7484 |
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How to Find - Food and Emergency Housing
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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
- 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
- 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
- call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
- service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing
- 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
- 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
- call 905-873-3368
- emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours
- 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
- call 519-853-0457
- provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance
- call 905-873-3368
- provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria
- 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
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