Searching for Homeless Shelters

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

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

• capacity 249

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

COVID19 Operations continue with safety measures

Emergency shelter for older adults, including case management and assistance finding permanent housing

• capacity 90
• maximum length of stay varies according to need

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

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

• 190 units
• Housing First perspective

Emergency shelter, including couples and trans individuals

• capacity 70
• pet friendly environment

Opening November 22, 2022 to March 31, 2023

Seasonal emergency overnight homeless shelter, includes meals for guests

• capacity 26

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

Men's hostel, capacity 25

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

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

COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates


Shelter housing for unaccompanied women

• 28 rooms for maximum 30 day stay
• helps residents develop skills to live independently through assessment, case management, referrals, life skills programming, and housing assistance
• accepts donations of toiletries, socks and pyjamas

COVID19 Operating at reduced capacity

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

• capacity 333

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

Shelter for men who are homeless, includes supports such as housing, mental health and addiction, income and employment, recreation, and Housing First case management

• capacity 62

COVID19 Entrance into the shelter restricted to staff, and clients experiencing homelessness

Temporary winter overnight shelter, includes health and wellness service, access to support workers, mental health and addiction support and basic needs, assistance finding housing, employment, and volunteer opportunities

• capacity 25 (20 men, 5 women)
• meals include supper and breakfast, also bagged lunches
• access to clothing, laundry, internet, voicemail, showers and personal care items

COVID19 Emergency shelter open and accepting new referrals, call for details

Emergency shelter, includes meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention, advocacy, housing help, life skills programs

• capacity 56
• maximum length of stay varies according to need

COVID19 For information on in-person, telephone and remote programs, call 416-516-8642 ext 29 or visit website

Short term emergency shelter for men
Includes meals, one-to-one counselling, life skills and referrals

• volunteer program, call to arrange interview

Transitional Housing
20 self contained bachelor units including accessible units

Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing

• individualized service plan
• housing starter kit
• gardening

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

Short term emergency shelter for men, including essential supports and access to workshops

• capacity 18
• meals
• showers, laundry

Emergency shelter, includes individualized support and group programs, meals, settlement support, assistance in securing and maintaining permanent housing, follow-up

• capacity 20
• 24 hour staff support

In partnership with 519 Community Centre

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

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)