Searching for Homeless Shelters

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

Opening November 20, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Opening November 19, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

Opening November 18, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

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

• capacity 249

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 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

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

• capacity 131

COVID19 Operating at reduced capacity

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

• capacity 77
• pet friendly environment

Emergency shelter, includes intensive case management, meal program, harm reduction services, community engagement opportunities, and peer-support programs

• capacity 90
• pet friendly environment

Short term emergency shelter includes case management and referrals to community agencies, assistance in finding housing, and workshops about housing readiness, life skills and employment

• children, youth and adult programs
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Pregnancy Support Program
For at-risk couples, admitted at 6 months of pregnancy

• prenatal supports
• counselling

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

• capacity 49

Physical distancing shelter (capacity 174) with 109 self-contained units, includes case management, housing help, meals, recreation

Emergency shelter, including couples and trans individuals

• capacity 70
• pet friendly environment

Overnight emergency shelter, capacity 54

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

Men's hostel, capacity 25

• housing worker on site
• supper and breakfast available to those staying overnight

Abstinence-based residence and emergency shelter with emphasis on Indigenous culture, includes case management, counselling, stress management, legal information and advocacy, housing assistance

• capacity 70
• multi-disciplinary care team including traditional elders and teachers, psychiatrist, nurse
• Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner

COVID19 Shelter operating with heightened safety protocols and reduced capacity 39

Homeless shelter, including trauma-informed counselling, individual and group supports, meals, assistance in finding affordable housing and employment, referral

• capacity 55
• 24-hour staffing
• pet friendly environment

COVID19 Limited takeaway meals available, call ahead; showers for overnight guests only

Drop-in respite services, capacity 30

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Emergency homeless shelter for men, including mental health and addictions case management, medical support, food access, harm reduction supports, assistance in finding permanent housing, and community engagement

• capacity 32
• visiting physician, nurse, dental program
• laundry and showers
• anger management
• 12 step meetings
• social, recreation and education opportunities

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

• 190 units
• Housing First perspective