- Administration 905-332-1200
- North Shelter (Milton and Halton Hills) 905-878-8970
- South Shelter (Burlington and Oakville) 905-332-1593
For national online directory of shelters for women experiencing abuse, see sheltersafe.ca
Major Services:
- 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
- HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a trained Violence Against Women Counsellor
- safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items 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 housing - helps facilitate housing opportunities for women and children as they journey forward towards a life free from violence and abuse
- 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 4-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)
For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here
Shelter Intake
For intake to shelters in the region of Halton, call Access Halton at 3-1-1
- Please note: Individuals who are willing to accept support or services from Halton Region will be provided emergency shelter
- unhoused or sleeping outside?
- contact Halton Social and Community Services at [email protected] or 1-866-442-5866
- experiencing a mental health crisis?
- call COAST at 1-877-825-9011
- for more details see here
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The following is an overview of emergency shelters in the Halton Region and surrounding areas
Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter
- 905-339-2918 or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
- emergency shelter services for males 16yrs and older
- located in Oakville, shelter may be able to arrange transportation
- for more details see full listing here
Wesley Housing Services - Halton
- call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
- emergency shelter services for youth, single females and families
- intake staff through Wesley will assist in finding temporary housing
- for more details see full listing here
Bridging the Gap
- a voluntary program offered to youth ages 16 to 24 yrs who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless that provides case management support in finding Ontario Works, food, alternative education, work, housing, counselling, financial management, and life skills
- to make a referral, contact a Transitional Youth Worker at 1-877-425-8661 or [email protected], Mon-Fri, 9 am-4:30 pm
- for more details see full listing here
Halton Womens Place
- Emergency Shelter for abused women, their dependent children and pets
- Shelters
- South Halton (Burlington) 905-332-1593
- North Halton (Milton) 905-878-8970
- Crisis Phone
- South Halton (Burlington) 905-332-7892
- North Halton (Milton) 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
Shifra Homes Maternity Residences
- provides the basic needs of life: shelter, food, clothes, safety and support, to pregnant women 16 to 30 yrs, who need support during their pregnancy
- accommodation, pregnancy counselling, and support services during pregnancy, childbirth and for a period after the birth, for the young women, their babies and family members
- 905-681-9633, [email protected]
- for more details see full listing here
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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 211
- for more information on shelters in the Hamilton area, see here
Niagara
- call 211 to connect with a local shelter, if all shelter beds are full, ask to be connected with Niagara Assertive Street Outreach for more support
- for more information on shelters in Niagara Region, see here
Peel
- to find shelter information call shelter intake at 905-450-1996
- for more information on shelters in Peel, see here
Wellington County and City of Guelph
- to find shelter information call the Housing and Shelter Prevention and Diversion Line at 226-821-3345
- for more Information on shelters in Wellington County, see here
Toronto
- to find shelter information call the central intake line 1-877-338-3398
- for Street Outreach Services call 311
- for more information on shelters in the City of Toronto, see here
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
- 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
- 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
- call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
- service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing
- 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
Emergency Food
- call 905-873-3368
- emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours
- call 905-873-1887
- supports people who are in need of emergency assistance
Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank
- call 519-853-1140
- 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
- call 519-853-0457
- provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance
- call 905-873-3368
- provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria
Food for Life Community Fridges
- call 905-635-1106
- community fridges available at the Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown Branch and the Roxy Centre, stocked with fresh produce
Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank
- call 519-853-1140
- 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
Short term emergency shelter for women, pre-screening intake assessment required prior to admission
Emergency, temporary shelter for women leaving domestic violence, or are survivors of sex and human trafficking
Other services offered on a case-by-case basis
Brampton, ON
- emergency transport to shelter
- food, clothing, basic personal necessities
- counselling
- child and youth support
- assistance in finding community resources, supports
- information and referral, including to legal and court support
- assistance in finding and securing special priority housing
- education and employment supports
- health and mental health wellness programs
Mississauga, ON
Crisis support line, emergency shelter program, centralized intake for transitional housing, community support and outreach
24-hour Crisis Line Support Line Program
- immediate support to survivors in the community who are experiencing any form of violence, including crisis support and intervention, risk assessment and safety planning, emotional support, information and referrals, problem solving and shelter intake
Central Intake Line for Transitional Housing Supports in Peel Region
- First point of contact for transitional housing support program and community outreach services
one-to-one support
- risk assessment and safety planning
- emotional support
- legal support (criminal, family, immigration)
- housing supports
- information and referrals
- problem-solving, advocacy
- shelter access
Emergency Shelter Program
- 24/7 intake for individuals and their dependents who have experienced, are currently experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing any form of violence
- capacity 72
- stay up to 4 months
- service provided regardless of geographical location
- referrals to alternative shelters as required based on safety or capacity issues
Anti-Human Trafficking Program
- in partnership with Victim Services of Peel, dedicate bed spaces for survivors of Human Trafficking
Mississauga, ON
Resident and remote services:
- counselling and treatment programs
- financial assistance and help securing housing
- supports for health and mental health
- education assistance and life skills training
- employment supports including resume workshops, interview preparation, help finding employment
- assistance with immigration issues
- access to legal advice and assistance applying for Legal AID
- referrals including legal, financial, immigration, employment, food
- safety planning and follow-up
- shelter capacity 12
Training and awareness for community organizations
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1N9
- 24-hour security system
- children's play room
- mental health assessment
- on-site laundry
Emergency shelter for women and their children leaving abusive situations.
- shelter for those experiencing physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, financial abuse and / or stalking or human trafficking
- safety planning
- assistance with housing, legal, financial and custody issues
- individual and group counselling
- advocacy / accompaniment to police, court, hospital, lawyer, housing, etc
- referral to community supports / resources
- access to all other Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis programs
- client library and resource materials
Note: Women and their children are provided with private bedrooms; single women sometimes have to share a bedrooms; all other common spaces such as living rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, recreation and play areas are shared.
Guelph, ON, N1E 2X2
Programs include Marianne's Place (shelter), Transitional and Housing Support Program, Family Court Support Program, Rural Women's Support Program, Sexual Assault Centre, 24-hour Crisis Line, and the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
Guelph, ON, N1H 4G9
Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support for adults ad families.
Areas of focus and service include:
- preventative action to help those at risk of homelessness
- individualized plans for those struggling to attain a long-term residence
Prevention & Diversion:
- 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
Housing Focused Outreach:
Housing Focused Outreach worker visits locations known to have individuals who are precariously housed, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness. Services include:
- 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
23 Gordon St. Overnight Emergency Shelter:
- previously known as the Warming Centre
- provides warm meal, shower, and overnight shelter
- accommodates up to 40 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
Grace Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing:
- individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health issues and / or addiction
- Mon-Sun, 24/7 support services
Housing Focused 24/7 Supportive Shelter:
- supports approximately 64 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
- Dedicated pets and couples rooms
Housing Stablity Program:
- 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
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
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
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
A centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age, providing access to a number of support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed, diverting them from homelessness and street involvement. A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
Services include:
- Help with getting back into school or finding employment
- Assistance obtaining or replacing ID
- Access to housing workers
- Help with applying for or maintaining social assistance
- Hot meal program, seven days a week (lunch and dinner)
- Connections to community supports
- Free laundry facilities and clothing/household donations
- Access to all on-site mental health, medical care, addiction/substance use services
- Recreational and life skills programming
- Early diversion and family mediation
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2X5
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
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y8
A 20 bed 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
Guelph, ON, N1H 2G6
Wyndham House Youth Shelter open 24 hours a day and all meals provided. Call for information.
A 16-bed facility providing temporary shelter for youth. A shelter overflow process exists; no one is turned away. Services include:
- 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
Related and additional services provided at Concurrent Specialized Youth Hub, Youth Resource Centre (133 Woolwich St)
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2L8
Micah House offers transitional housing and settlement support to recently arrived refugee claimants. Provides support for attaining Legal Aid, getting a lawyer, applying for Ontario Works and connecting to community organizations.
Hamilton, ON, L9C 7S7
An emergency 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.
Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 24) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
Toronto, ON, M6P 1Y5
- capacity 86
- meals
- life skills programs
- crisis intervention
- clothing
- housing help
- counselling and referrals
- advocacy
- maximum length of stay varies according to need
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 their children who are at risk of homelessness, poverty, or abuse. Families are offered tools of empowerment, self-reliance, and economic independence in the hopes that they can find sustainable and safe permanent housing.
Cambridge, ON, N1R 8M5
Emergency shelter for abused women
Toronto, ON, M3J 3R1
Safe, spacious temporary residence, residential services include:
- emergency case management
- emergency trauma counselling
- male survivors of domestic abuse support group
- food, clothing and additional in-house resources
- Legal Clinic for family and criminal law matters
- Fathering After Separation or Divorce - parenting program
- drop-in peer support group
- assistance with housing applications
- outreach and advocacy on behalf of men and their children
- referrals to additional external services
Capacity is up to 10 families, or 24 individuals
