Fort Erie
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Office: 905-871-4483
281 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3T4
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3T4
Short Description
A transitional home that offers shelter for refugees coming into Canada.
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Fort Erie
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Office: 905-871-6059
Residence: 289-871-1097
183 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Short Description
Provides temporary emergency shelter to refugee claimants. Each case is assessed immediately as clients arrive and there is a "No wrong Door" policy. Residents are encouraged to cook and clean up after themselves during their stay (15-30 day stays in emergency shelter)
Offers assistance with:
Also provides safe and comfortable supported transitional housing to families and individuals. Priority is given to the most vulnerable persons such as single mothers and fathers with babies, women and children. Offers coaching in maintaining and retaining a home, connect with employment and assist clients to find affordable housing. Maximum 1 year stay in transitional housing is expected.
Offers assistance with:
- Immigration procedures
- Transportation and accompaniment to appointments
- Forms
- Language translations
- Orient newcomers to Canadian life and help with finding local settlements
- Provide furnishings for apartments and help with shopping
- Make arrangements for transfers to other cities
- Provides friendship and encouragement
- Connect clients with other helping agencies such as health care providers, jobs, schools and day care centres.
Also provides safe and comfortable supported transitional housing to families and individuals. Priority is given to the most vulnerable persons such as single mothers and fathers with babies, women and children. Offers coaching in maintaining and retaining a home, connect with employment and assist clients to find affordable housing. Maximum 1 year stay in transitional housing is expected.
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Fort Erie
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Office: 905-871-6059
183 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3S8
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Provides immediate safe housing, food and clothing to refugees arriving into Canada. Social, emotional and practical support is offered to each guest of the Matthew House to deal with experienced trauma and the challenges ahead. The Matthew House's main goal is to prevent homelessness for refugees at the very first point of entry into Canada. The shelter also provides full housing needs to women, men and children in Niagara affected by family breakdowns such as divorce or domestic violence or sexual violence. The staff at Matthew House act as case managers for this at-risk population.
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Nightlight Youth Services - Short Term Residence
Niagara Falls (23km)
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Office: 905-358-3678
5519 Ontario Ave
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 3S4
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 3S4
Short Description
Provides short term housing for youth who are homeless or are without secure stable housing. Provides for the basic needs of youth while supporting them with meeting their goals through the provision of 24 hour staffing, resources and the implementation of development program.
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Nightlight Youth Services - Transitional Housing
Niagara Falls (23km)
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Office: 905-358-3678
5519 Ontario Ave
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 3S4
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 3S4
Short Description
Provides customized support to assist male youth without secure housing and requiring long-term support. Offers more independence but includes staff supports to encourage and empower youth to build competencies and life skills. The goal of the program is to prepare residents for independence and strengthen their capacity for success as self-sufficient members of the community.
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Emergency Housing Facilities - Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls (24km)
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Office: 289-267-0411
6135 Culp St
Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 2B6
Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 2B6
Short Description
Provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless for any reason in a safe, homelike environment.
The facility holds a total of 20 shelter beds, 6 Onsite Transitional Housing Beds; shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to the residents.
The facility is staffed by women's advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.
The facility holds a total of 20 shelter beds, 6 Onsite Transitional Housing Beds; shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to the residents.
The facility is staffed by women's advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.
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Niagara Falls (25km)
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Office: 905-356-3933
Crisis: 905-356-5800
8903 McLeod Rd
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3S6
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 3S6
Short Description
Provides shelter and services for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include:
Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis.
- 24-hour support line (call or text - 905-356-5800)
- Counselling and emotional support for women and children/youth who are being or who have been abused
- Safety planning
- Transitional and housing support
- Public education program
- Referrals
- 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
Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis.
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Men's Shelter
Niagara Falls (26km)
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Office: 289-686-4466
8100 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 1H1
Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 1H1
Short Description
Modified shelter provides emergency housing services to chronic homeless men or men with families. The Men's Shelter Workers support residents in finding housing.
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Emergency Housing Facilities - Family Units
St Catharines (36km)
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Office: 289-686-0927
Crisis: 905-988-3528 ext 0
Office: 289-686-4466
176 Oakdale Ave
St Catharines, ON, L2P 2K9
St Catharines, ON, L2P 2K9
Short Description
Provides temporary housing and shelter to families experiencing Homelessness. This is a housing focused shelter where staff will work alongside families to secure housing.
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St Catharines (37km)
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Office: 905-682-5795
16 Pelham Rd
St Catharines, ON, L2S 1P9
St Catharines, ON, L2S 1P9
Short Description
A centre of hospitality and outreach for refugees. The centre is supported by the Roman Catholic Diocese of St Catharines. A vast volunteer program serves the Niagara Region.
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Salvation Army Booth Centre (The)
St Catharines (38km)
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Office: 905-684-7813
184 Church St
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3E7
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3E7
Short Description
The Emergency Shelter provides dormitory accommodation for adult men. Three meals per day are provided to residents. Residents also receive assistance with finding and securing housing. Clothing vouchers and referrals provided for in-house residents.
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Safe Bed Program
St Catharines (38km)
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Office: 905-641-5222
Crisis: 1-866-550-5205 ext 2
264 Welland Ave, Suite 103
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2P8
St Catharines, ON, L2R 2P8
Short Description
A voluntary non-medical facility. Provides crisis counselling and a safe, therapeutic environment for men and women to stay throughout a mental health crisis as an alternative to hospitalization. Average length of stay is three to five days. Seven beds are available.
Workers are available to:
Workers are available to:
- discuss crisis situation
- identify both current strengths and any challenges to overcome
- assist with short-term goal setting while developing new planning and coping skills
- support in regaining confidence and independence
- provide information and referrals as required
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Emergency Housing Facilities - St Catharines - King St
St Catharines (38km)
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Office: 289-273-4308
183 King St
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3J5
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3J5
Short Description
Provides temporary housing and shelter for women who are homeless, for any reason, in a safe, homelike environment.
Facility has 20 beds, shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The centre is staffed by advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.
On-Site Transitional Housing- Application, Personal Interview and Wait List
Facility has 20 beds, shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The centre is staffed by advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.
On-Site Transitional Housing- Application, Personal Interview and Wait List
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St Catharines (38km)
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Administration : 905-684-4000
Crisis: 905-684-8331
Fundraising : 905-684-4000 ext 254
15 Gibson Place
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
St Catharines, ON, L2R 0A3
Short Description
Offer confidential, non-judgmental advice and support for women, non-binary individuals, and their children experiencing gender-based violence and abuse.
Services include:
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
Services include:
- compassionate one-on-one and group counselling
- emergency accommodation and transportation
- safety planning
- child and youth programming
- violence prevention programs and education
- second-stage housing
- transitional housing and support
- legal advice and support
- 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
Women do not have to stay at the shelter to access any of the free, confidential services. The goal is to provide safety, support and empowerment to vulnerable women, Two-spirit, gender queer, trans and non-binary individuals in the community.
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Micah House Housing and Resettlement Support
Hamilton (83km)
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Office: 905-296-4387
205 Holton Ave S
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2L8
Hamilton, ON, L8M 2L8
Short Description
Provides housing and resettlement support for refugee claimants.
This includes:
This includes:
- learning to budget and shop for groceries in a new culture
- spiritual guidance
- assistance filling out government forms
- providing some furniture and kitchen supplies
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Notre Dame House Youth Shelter
Hamilton (86km)
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Office: 905-308-8090
14 Cannon St W
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Short Description
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
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Notre Dame Community Resource Centre
Hamilton (86km)
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Office: 905-308-8090
14 Cannon St W
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Short Description
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
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Good Shepherd Women's Emergency Services, Martha House
Hamilton (87km)
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Office: 905-523-8895
24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-523-6277
25 Ray St N
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2X5
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2X5
Short Description
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
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Good Shepherd Women's Emergency Services, Mary's Place
Hamilton (87km)
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Office: 905-540-8000
24-Hour Crisis Line: 905-523-6277
20 Pearl St N
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y8
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2Y8
Short Description
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
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Victoria and Friends Women's Shelter
Hamilton (88km)
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Crisis: 905-387-8881
630 Sanatorium Rd
Hamilton, ON, L9C 7S7
Hamilton, ON, L9C 7S7
Short Description
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.
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Red Door Family Shelter
Toronto (89km)
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Crisis: 416-338-4766
Crisis: 416-863-0511
Office: 416-915-5671
Fax: 416-469-1094
Fax: 416-915-5698
189B Booth Ave
Toronto, ON, M4M 2M5
Toronto, ON, M4M 2M5
Short Description
Emergency shelter, including meals, counselling and support, orientation and interpretation, referrals, medical support, outreach and housing support, child care
- capacity 106
- length of stay depends on need
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Gateway Take-away Meals
Toronto (90km)
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Office: 416-368-0324
107 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON, M5C 2H4
Toronto, ON, M5C 2H4
Short Description
Take-away meals served on first come, first served basis Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun at 5 pm
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- capacity 40
- water and toiletries available
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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Gateway Men's Shelter
Toronto (90km)
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Office: 416-368-0324
107 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON, M5C 2H4
Toronto, ON, M5C 2H4
Short Description
Emergency shelter for men, including
- housing specialists
- case management and referrals
- health clinic
- ID referral by case managers
- capacity 78
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Toronto (90km)
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Intake: 416-864-0515 ext 221 or 222
Intake: 416-864-9900
Fax: 416-364-0152
Fax: 416-864-9833
101 Ontario St
Toronto, ON, M5A 2V2
Toronto, ON, M5A 2V2
Short Description
Short term emergency shelter, including meals, information and referral, settlement orientation, assistance with immigration procedures, housing search, life skills development, and in-house health clinic for residents
- capacity 60
Satellite Shelter: short term emergency shelter at 250 Queen St E
- capacity 34 single men
- services and meals at main location
Family Shelter: shelter for families at 165 Grange Ave
- capacity of approximately 225 persons, 78 rooms
Outreach Program: for refugees in shelters and follow-up service to clients who have moved into the community
Housing Stabilization Program :ensures clients find the health care or financial supports they need to maintain housing
Transitional Housing Program: 52 supportive housing units for clients needing longer term support up to 2 years
- single or shared accommodation
- coordinated, specialized supports to help residents integrate
- by referral from shelter
Youth Skills for Life: for refugees 16-24 years separated from their families, includes life skills, counselling and social activities to build support network and integrate into community
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Red Door VAW Shelter
Toronto
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Office: 416-423-0310
Crisis: 416-863-0511
Short Description
Emergency shelter, including meals, crisis counselling and support, child care, referrals, outreach and housing support
- capacity 50
- length of stay depends on need
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