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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Short Term Emergency Shelter Services for Families and Single Women
Office: 519-971-7595Visit Website
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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
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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
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Emergency Shelter/Housing Services
- meals on-site
- laundry
- showers
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Downtown Mission Wellness Centre - Sanctuary (The) Emergency Shelter Services
Office: 519-973-5573Visit Website
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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
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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
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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:
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:
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
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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 available to residents include medication distribution, referrals, and spiritual care * food, clothing and other material aid provided as necessary
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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
Recovery Community Centre - Supportive, therapeutic and rehabilitative recovery living environment for people in recovery from substance use disorder
Shelter Services - Emergency shelter beds and short-term transitional housing (up to one year)
Withdrawal Management - Non-medical, co-ed, residential acute detoxification facility
Housing Stability Bank - Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness
Recovery Community Centre - Supportive, therapeutic and rehabilitative recovery living environment for people in recovery from substance use disorder
Shelter Services - Emergency shelter beds and short-term transitional housing (up to one year)
Withdrawal Management - Non-medical, co-ed, residential acute detoxification facility
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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
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
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Emergency beds have been shifted to hotel until further notice
Intake coordination is done by City of London
Intake coordination is done by City of London
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Emergency shelter with a 10 bed capacity for men, women, older adults and youth 16 years and older * pet-friendly
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30-bed emergency shelter
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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.
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.
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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
- 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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
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
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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.
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- Food bank - Mon-Thu 12 pm-3:30 pm (by appointment only)
- Thrift store - Mon-Sat 12 pm-4 pm, sells clothing, furniture and appliances, cookware, toys, books, and electronics
- Free Daily Soup Program - available for take-out during thrift store hours
- 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 for 2023 to be announced
- Families with children under 16 must go to the CAS Christmas Bureau, but if you miss that opportunity, please call.
Volunteers always welcome!
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Community and Family Services provides the following: Food Bank assistance, vouchers for clothing and household items, advocacy and resource referrals, and emergency cost assistance. Food Bank pick up is the second Tue of the month. Also assist with sending children to Salvation Army summer camp each year. OESP and Leap Program application assistance also available.
Fishes and Loaves - Free community meal service on the second Tuesday of each month. Meals MUST be reserved by Monday at 1pm. Meal pickup is Tuesday between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Meals can be reserved by calling 519-524-2950.
Other services provided during applicable or specific times throughout the year include: Christmas hampers, Coats for Communities and is an intake agency for Huron Backpacks for Kids. Call office or see separate entries for more details.
Fishes and Loaves - Free community meal service on the second Tuesday of each month. Meals MUST be reserved by Monday at 1pm. Meal pickup is Tuesday between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Meals can be reserved by calling 519-524-2950.
Other services provided during applicable or specific times throughout the year include: Christmas hampers, Coats for Communities and is an intake agency for Huron Backpacks for Kids. Call office or see separate entries for more details.
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Emergency on-call shelter * drop-in and ring the bell for shelter
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