Searching for Homeless Shelters

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

Out of the Cold

• 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

Halton Women's Place

• 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

Halton Housing Help

• call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
• service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing

Links2Care (Acton/Georgetown)

• call 905-873-6502
• Transitional Housing is available for families who are homeless
• rent geared to income
• 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

Support House

• 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

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours

Holy Cross HELPS

• 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

Acton Foodshare

• call 519-853-0457
• provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria

Food for Life Community Fridges

• 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

• Offers a wide variety of programs and services
• Meals
• Addiction support and referrals
• Drop-in Centre
• Medical clinic
• Identification clinic
• Clean needle exchange program
• Housing support
• Supportive housing

• KDCHC outreach clinic - Doctor/Social worker accessible via phone 1 pm-3 pm every Mon
  
• Food Hampers - By appointment
  
• 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

Weekly church service

Out of the Cold program

• provides a hot meal and a warm place to sleep for those seeking overnight shelter in the colder months
• service available from 8:30 pm-8 am subject to volunteer availability; please contact church for information

An overview of emergency shelters in the region of Halton and surrounding areas

Halton's Emergency Shelters

For general emergency shelter intake in Halton, call Access Halton at 3-1-1

• If someone is homeless or sleeping outside
  • contact Halton Social and Community Services at [email protected] or 1-866-442-5866
• If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis
  • call the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) at 1-877-825-9011
• for more details see here

Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter

• 905-339-2918 or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
• emergency shelter services for men, located in Oakville
• shelter may be able to arrange transportation
• for more details see full listing here

Wesley Housing Services - Halton

• email [email protected] or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
• emergency shelter services for youth, single females and families
• Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
• advocacy, referrals and community integration to improve housing retention
• for more details see full listing here

Emergency Shelter for abused women, their dependent children and pets:

Halton Womens Place

• Shelters
  • South Halton 905-332-1593
  • North Halton 905-878-8970
• Crisis Phone
  • South Halton 905-332-7892
  • North Halton 905-878-8555
• Administration 905-332-1200
• online chat through HPW Chat
• protects pets from violence through the SafePet Program
• for more details see full listing here

Emergency Shelter's in Surrounding Regions

ShelterSafe.ca

• an online clickable map that connects women with the nearest shelter
• map provides the shelter's 24 hour phone number and/or website, and information on each shelter's pet policy, wheelchair accessibility, and availability of children's programming
• for more details see full listing here

Hamilton

To find shelter information call 905-546-2489, or 211

• for more information on shelters in the Hamilton area, see here

Niagara

To find shelter information call 1-800-263-3695, or 211

• for more information on shelters in Niagara Region, see here

Peel

To find shelter information call Street Helpline Peel 1-877-848-8481

• for more information on shelters in Peel, see here

Wellington County and City of Guelph

To find shelter information call the County of Wellington 1-844-824-1212

• for more Information on shelters in Wellington County, see here

Toronto

To find shelter information all the central intake line 1-877-338-3398

• for more information on shelters in the City of Toronto, see here

Mobile service which supports youth, single females and families at risk of homelessness, or episodic homelessness, to find immediate, long-term, safe and stable housing alternatives

• Emergency Supportive Housing Program for families and individual women in short-term accommodations
• Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
• Advocacy, referrals and community support to improve housing retention

• Food Bank operations Tue and Thu, 10 am-12 noon by appointment only
• Emergency Services Response will be in operation where required from our Regional Office as required
• phone calls to local office will be accepted in this regard

Provides emergency assistance to those in need in many different ways:

• food assistance
• clothing
• temporary shelter
• pastoral counselling
• information about and referral to other agencies
• community services (Eg. camping services, Christmas assistance, etc)
• emergency disaster services (operated Regionally)

• capacity 121
• in partnership with Peel Region

• Helps to meet three basic needs - food, clothing, household items
• Personal hygiene items and baby supplies also provided
• Voucher for clothing assistance from Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Program is available to anyone who finds themselves in need of a little help
• Emergency shelter may be arranged to help find people a temporary place to spend the night when extraordinary circumstances arise
• Emergency Disaster Services Vehicle

• No charge to members of community who do not have access to housing
• Service is offered on Tuesdays only from 11 am-3 pm on an appointment basis
• 1 wash, 1 dry per visit
• laundry detergent provided

• Provides food assistance, gift cards and toys for Christmas Day to families needing a helping hand
• Registration for Christmas Assistance starts in November and continues until early December
• Proof of address, income and identification for each person living in household is required

• Provides backpacks with school supplies to families that need help
• Deadline for 2023: August 10, 2023
• Backpacks and supplies will be distributed end of August
• Call 519-943-1203 ext 1

• Beds
• Meals
• Laundry facilities
• Individual case management
• Community Housing for youth ages 19-30 years