S.H.I.F.T

Emergency Overnight Shelter Program


Description
  • Provides overnight shelter, year-round to individuals and couples experiencing homelessness
  • Provides access to housing, employment search, community supports, food, and meals
  • Short-term, housing-focused program
  • Limited shelter beds may be available
  • Staff provide 24/7 support
  • The program is intended to bridge the gap between entering homelessness and moving into safe and sustainable housing
Donations and Volunteering:Staff and volunteers work collaboratively to serve adults and youth (16+), of all genders including transgender people, couples and others who cannot access other local services under harm reduction principles. The EOS program is available for up to 10 service users per night, 7 days a week. The focus of the program is on provision of shelter while providing resources for community-building.
Eligibility
Individuals and couples, of all genders, experiencing homelessness with no housing alternatives,16 year(s) and up. Needs will be assessed upon intake.
  • Substance use/abuse, mental health issues, etc. are not an impediment to stay; however, zero tolerance for use of substances on property during stay.
  • Participants must be able to manage their behavior and self in order to be admitted.
Application Process
Register in person on location or by calling 705-435-7293.
Office
705-435-7293
Intake for shelter
705-435-7293
Fax
705-417-2390
Web Site
https://www.shiftforgood.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 662, Station Main
Alliston, ON, L9R 1V8
Canada
Languages
English, French, Other language translators accessible upon request
Contact
Candace Gordon, Donor Relations and Stewardship Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-970-7149
Executive Director
Jenifer Pergentile
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 249-288-1491
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry
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Copyright
Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
Last Updated On
December 12, 2023
Last Verified On
November 21, 2023
Address
123 Victoria St W
New Tecumseth, ON, L9R 1L7
Cross Street: Elizabeth St and Victoria Street W
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Hours of Operation
Operates Mon-Sun 24 hours
Hours of Operation:
Overnight Shelter: Mon-Sun 7 pm-8 am
Intake: Mon-Sun 10 am-8 pm
Daytime drop-in: Mon-Sun 10 am-6 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Adjala-Tosorontio
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • Essa
  • Innisfil
  • New Tecumseth