- Description
Centralized access system for homeless individuals and families requiring emergency shelter, includes coordinated shelter placement with family shelters, shelters for single individuals, and youth 16 years and older, and comprehensive homelessness prevention strategies
Intake for assaulted women's shelters through Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511, 1-866-863-0511, or text 7233 (see separate listing)- Eligibility
- Varies by program, see separate listings
- Application Process
- For shelter referrals call Central Intake Line 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-3398; No walk-in service
See separate listing for Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC) for in-person supports, housing assistance and shelter referrals - Documents Required
- Contact for information
- Office
- 3-1-1
- Crisis
- 416-338-4766 - Central Intake Line accepts collect calls
- Office
- 1-877-338-3398 - From Greater Toronto Area
- Fax
- 416-397-5725 - Central Intake Line
- Web Site
- https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/homeless-help/central-intake/#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20in%20need,3398%20or%20by%20calling%20311.
- Languages
- English, Interpreters available for other languages
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- March 25, 2026
- Last Verified On
- April 15, 2025
- Location
- Toronto
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Service Area(s)
- Greater Toronto Area
