Searching for Homeless Shelters

Operates a homeless sanctuary where currently 24 beds are available. Emergency food bank items and snack packs, showers, personal hygiene items and clothing is also offered to any person in need.

Provides emergency shelter to those experiencing a period of homelessness in Lambton County. Emergency Shelter is provided to single men, women, and families. The Lodge has 30 emergency shelter beds, and 2 private family rooms. Clients are provided with 2 hot meals a day, computer access, free laundry facilities, showers, private secured locker area, a free client phone, and assistance searching for housing. The Lodge also has 5 Transitional Housing units providing lifeskills learning to assist clients in gaining housing stability and retention skills.

Housing Focused Shelter operated by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Current Capacity is 44 beds. Clients are screened for eligibility over the phone and diverted to other appropriate housing options if they exist.

Settlement, system navigation and community orientation for refugee claimants.

• assistance with refugee claim process, CBSA, IRCC
• connection to community services and supports like Legal Aid, Social Assistance and Housing
• referrals to experienced refugee claimant lawyers
• transitional housing
• help with translation and interpretation
• orientation to Canadian life
• connection to established Canadians who can help individual or family settle
• help finding permanent housing, furnishings, dishes, and other household items
• assistance locating volunteer and employment opportunities
• operates as an emergency shelter for anyone when space permits

Volunteer opportunities available both at Matthew House, and by friending Refugee Claimants and helping them settle in community. See website for more information.

6 bed transitional housing program for men

Emergency shelter offering:

• beds for single women (shared rooms 2-4 people)
• designated short-term family units
• 800 square feet of program space for children
• Safe outdoor children's space
• 8 designated pet friendly shelter rooms (4 for single women, 4 for families)
• Space for onsite medical supports for clients
• Drop-in Program for street-involved self-identified women or previous shelter users
• Assistance and guidance in securing short and long term housing within community
• Assistance in linking and networking with other community agencies

A six-floor apartment building with 70 bachelor suites and 5 two-bedroom suites for permanent housing, 6 of which are dedicated as accessible units, with tenants who are provided with 24 hour care from the Association for Persons With Physical Disabilities (APPD) which has an on-site office staffed 24 hrs

• also has additional bachelor units, which are used for people in the community who are in need of clean and safe emergency housing and transitional housing

Emergency Shelter/Housing Services

• meals on-site
• laundry
• showers

An emergency crash-bed program that gives homeless individuals a safe and secure place to rest and sleep at night.

• offer beds, blankets, and showering facilities are fully accessible, with towels, shampoo and soap provided
• morning coffee and snack provided at the 664 Victoria Ave location
• provides deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes upon request (limited supplies dependant on donations)
• also offers a warming centre for extreme cold weather which accommodates up to 30 people between the hours of 10 am-7 pm

24-hour emergency shelter for homeless parents and their children. Rotholme can accommodate up to 20 families or 64 unique individuals.

• crisis support
• in the moment intervention
• diversion from emergency shelter support
• advocacy and referrals to appropriate community agencies
• in the moment and short term community support

Collaborative community-based Housing First program * works to improve health and housing outcomes for people experiencing chronic and persistent homelessness

The Street Outreach and Informed Response Team provide the following services:

• advocacy to access services
• campsite tracking and engagement
• first point of contact for people sleeping on the streets
• diversion to natural supports
• support through the housing process
• harm reduction, Naloxone distribution and syringe recovery
  

Housing Selection Workers identify private-market landlords and property groups interested in making apartments available to people experiencing homelessness

Housing Stability Workers provide intensive case management support to people that have experienced persistent homelessness who are now housed

Services and Programs:

• London Cares Resting Place

Emergency shelter beds and short-term transitional housing (up to one year)

Services available to residents include medication distribution, referrals, and spiritual care * food, clothing and other material aid provided as necessary

Services to help with basic needs including shelter, housing assistance and material aid

Housing Stability Bank - Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness

Shelter Services - Emergency shelter beds and short-term transitional housing (up to one year)

Withdrawal Management - Non-medical, co-ed, residential acute detoxification facility

146-bed emergency and domiciliary shelter providing accommodation, rehabilitation, crisis counselling and food

111 beds provided as emergency hostel for homeless men age 16 and over * 35 beds as residence for men requiring longer term care and support

In-Shelter Caseworkers - In-shelter caseworkers act as supports and resources for people residing in the shelter

Emergency beds have been shifted to hotel until further notice

Intake coordination is done by City of London

Emergency shelter with a 10 bed capacity for men, women, older adults and youth 16 years and older * pet-friendly

30-bed emergency shelter

Food bank, emergency transportation, support available for one-time emergency medicine costs, emergency accommodations in certain situations available for 1 to 2 nights maximum, vouchers for clothing and household items available for those in need, advocacy and resource referrals, support offered to send up to 2 children to Salvation Army summer camp each year. Those requiring OESP and Leap Program application assistance will be referred to Goderich office.

Other services provided during applicable or specific times throughout the year include: Christmas hampers, and is an intake agency for Huron Backpacks for Kids. Call office or see separate entries for full details.

Home for female youth ages 16-24 who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed and working towards independence

Programs include:

• housing-based case management to actively develop a youth-centred support plan
• system navigation and service referrals
• independent life skills development space
• opportunities for one-on-one counselling/family reunification supports
• cooperative living skills
• private room, communal kitchen, bathroom, living room, and outdoor space
• on-site Resident Advisor

Housing for women ages 16 years and older within a 21-bed facility

Program includes:

• housing-based case management
• system navigation and service referrals
• independent life skills development space
• cooperative living skills
• private room and communal kitchen, bathroom, living room, and outdoor space
• on-site Resident Advisor

Home for male youth who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed, working towards independence and striving to move forward in their lives

Program includes:

• housing-based case management to actively develop a youth-centred support plan
• system navigation and service referrals
• independent life skills development space
• opportunities for one-on-one counselling/family reunification supports
• cooperative living skills
• private room and communal kitchen, bathroom, living room, and outdoor space

Safe housing for youth, women and men in need

Youth Homelessness Protocol - Participating agency for the Youth Homelessness Protocol, designed to assist youth ages 16-24 in Elgin County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in finding a safe place to stay and to receive the supports needed to find safe long-term housing

Fairwinds Transitional Home for Young Men - Home for male youth ages 16-24 who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed and working towards independence

Harmony House Transitional Home for Young Women - Home for female youth ages 16-24 who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed and working towards independence

Horizon House Transitional Home for Young Women - Home for female youth ages 18-24 who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed and working towards independence

Second Story Men's Housing Program - Housing for men ages 18 and older in a 7-bed facility

Unity House Transitional Home for Young Men - Home for male youth who are in need of affordable and supportive housing * suited for youth who are enrolled in school and/or employed, working towards independence and striving to move forward in their lives

Women's Residence - Housing for women ages 16 years and older within a 21-bed facility

Practical services designed to help clients with the criminal justice system and community integration with a view to prevent similar problems from reoccurring

Accountability and Opportunity for Youth - Extrajudicial measures and extrajudicial sanctions (pre and post charge diversion) * youth must acknowledge participation in the offence and are given the opportunity to take responsibility without getting a criminal conviction

Youth Justice Committee Program - Serves as an alternative to the court-based system to handle low risk offences committed by youth * includes the youth, persons harmed, and community to provide an opportunity for healing and repairing the harm done

Community Reintegration Program - Assistance to youth who are currently serving a term of probation * youth worker and case manager help develop a personalized plan * assistance can include help with appropriate housing, obtaining proper identification, returning to school, employment services, life skills, counselling and transportation where needed

Community Service Orders - Hours assigned by the court to be completed at a nonprofit organization within a specific time period * community service orders are given to adults * suitable placement found and follow-up with the court for confirmation of completion

Direct Accountability Program - Diversion Program for Adults. Referred by the Courts. Program options include Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program, Anger and Substance Awareness Program and Stop Shop Theft. Other Program Options also available.

Adult Alternative Measures Program - Program gives people charged with a criminal offence the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions without getting a criminal conviction * fee for service

Support Groups and One-on-One Counselling - Youth ages 12 -17 Includes Anger Awareness, Healthy Choices, Life skills, D.A.W.N (Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program), BLAST (Anti-bullying Awareness), Second Step, Community Learning Hub programs (employment, financial literacy, substance education, Girls Group and anger management), and Create Your Skate Program

Youth Homelessness Protocol - 211 - Participating agency for the Youth Homelessness Protocol, designed to assist youth ages 12-24 in Elgin County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in finding a safe place to stay and to receive the supports needed to find safe long-term housing

40 bed shelter open 24/7. * includes an overnight accommodation, a hot shower, laundry facilities, clothing, a hot supper and breakfast that includes fresh fruit * fellowship, transportation, medication and computer access * clean, lightly used to new clothing and winter apparel is available.

Daily soup program no longer running - frozen TV dinners available for emergency situations.

• Food bank - Mon-Fri 11 am-3:30 pm
• Thrift store - Mon-Sat 12 pm-4 pm, sells clothing, furniture and appliances, cookware, toys, books, and electronics
• Emergency support for dental, eye care and medicine, rent, heat and hydro will deliver hampers of food in emergency situations and do home visits
• Serve non-custodial parents
• Emergency overnight accommodation
• Fire and domestic violence assistance
• Health equipment loan cupboard - free for an indefinite time period, manual wheel chairs, crutches, commodes, transfer benches and walkers - may have other equipment than what is listed. Please contact the office for more information
• Budget and life skills support and resource liaising
• Bibles and religious items available free
• Free electronic waste collection

Christmas hampers:

• Made up for seniors, singles, families and children over age 16
• Hampers are made to individual needs (ie. diabetic, gluten free) with fresh products
• Hampers can be ready for specific date if requested and can be delivered in emergency situations
• Hamper contains food, gifts, and gift certificates
• Applications for Christmas hampers start Nov 1, 2022 and ends Nov 25, 2022, serve non-custodial parents

Families with children under 16 must go to the CAS Christmas Bureau, but if you miss that opportunity, please call.

Volunteers always welcome!