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• 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

• laundry facilities, showers, meals
• referrals to community resources
• life skills training
• supportive guidance
• recreational activities
• assistance in finding permanent housing
• weekly access to Registered Nurse Practitioner

• Food, shelter and 24-hour staff support
  
• Voluntary life-skills acquisition program
  
• Also operates a charity thrift store called Uptown Thrift which is located in the heart of downtown Preston.

• In addition to food, shelter and 24-hour staff support, Argus offers a voluntary life-skills acquisition program the goal of which is to mobilize young people experiencing homelessness toward healthy and viable community integration
  
• Also offers SEESAW, where participants are paid for 30 hours a week, over a three month intervention, at a rate of minimum wage to gain work experience
  

• 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

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

Major Services:

• 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
• HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor
• safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children
• individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter
• community agency information and referral when necessary
• court support for interim custody and restraining orders
• children's services
• emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary
• depart planning
• SafePet Program
• advocacy and public education around ending violence against women
• transitional support program
• accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here)

Family Court Support Worker Program

Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the familly court system.

Support provided includes:

• information on the family court process
• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• debriefing with clients following family court appearances
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Schools programs

• EngageMENt 'male ally' program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what 'healthy masculinity' means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

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

An emergency 22-bed shelter for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family violence, abuse and/or human trafficking. Offers emergency shelter, a safe environment, meals, and access to support workers.

An emergency shelter, providing safety, support, and emergency accommodation to women who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and/or violence.

Programs and services:

• Emergency accommodation and safety planning
• Referrals and advocacy for medical, legal, and other community services
• Assistance in establishing permanent housing
• Recreational and educational daily activities for residents and women living in the community

A 40-bed emergency shelter for individuals and their children who are fleeing violence and abuse.

Programs and service:

• Safe, short-term accommodation in private family-style units
• Safety planning and emergency transportation to the shelter, if needed
• Referrals and advocacy for legal, medical, financial, employment, housing and community services
• Recreational and therapeutic programs for children
• Counselling
• Access to cultural interpreters

An emergency shelter for women and non-binary people, with or without children, who are experiencing domestic abuse and/or homelessness.

Services available for residents include:

• safe shelter with access to meals, clothing, laundry, and other personal supports
• child and youth workers
• legal advocacy
• transitional housing support worker
• safety planning
• referral to other community services

Offers transitional housing and support programs for up to 12 months for Indigneous women and children who are at risk of homelessness and poverty. The supportive housing facility is geared towards women and children who have been victims of violence.

A 24-hour emergency shelter providing beds for youth between 16 and 21 years of age. It provides programming and support to youth in the following manner:

• 24-hour a day intake and admissions
• Meeting all basic needs by providing meals and snacks, clothing, laundry, hygiene products, etc.
• Advocacy and case coordination
• Recreational/therapeutic programming
• Access to mental health services and consulting psychiatry
• Access to a general practitioner and/or nurse practitioner
• Addiction/substance use supports (Alternatives for Youth)
• Withdrawal management assessment and monitoring (St. Joseph's Healthcare)
• After-care services through the Community Resource Centre