The 519
Toronto · Toronto
Drop-inCommunity health centreID / clothing / basic needs
See site
2SLGBTQ+ communities, including refugees and newcomers.
Drop-in meals, settlement, counselling and community programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · the519.org
6295 resources
Need help right now?
Free, confidential and open 24/7. Call or text any of these first.
Verified Jun 2026
Interval House (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children fleeing intimate partner violence.
Canada's first shelter for abused women. Crisis line 416-924-1491.
Updated 2026-06-15 · intervalhouse.ca
Good Shepherd Centre Hamilton
Hamilton · Hamilton
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
24/7
Men experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.
Emergency shelter, meals and support. Also runs women's and youth services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · goodshepherdcentres.ca
Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness (London)
London · London
Open 24/7Emergency shelterTransitional housing
24/7
Adults experiencing homelessness in London.
Low-barrier emergency shelter and supportive housing.
Updated 2026-06-15 · unityproject.ca
Mission Services of London
London · London
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsAddiction / substance use
24/7
Adults experiencing homelessness in London.
Men's mission, women's shelter (Rotholme is families), food bank and addiction services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · missionservices.ca
The Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families (Windsor)
Windsor · Windsor
Open 24/7Emergency shelterVAW / domestic violence
24/7
Women and families experiencing homelessness in Windsor-Essex.
Call 519-971-7595 for a pre-intake assessment.
Updated 2026-06-15 · welcomecentreshelter.com
Salvation Army Windsor Centre of Hope
Windsor · Windsor
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsAddiction / substance use
24/7
Men and couples experiencing homelessness in Windsor.
Emergency shelter, meals and support services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · windsorcentreofhope.ca
Shelter House Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay · Thunder Bay
Open 24/7Emergency shelterHarm reductionFood bank / meals
24/7
Anyone experiencing homelessness in Thunder Bay.
Low-barrier shelter, meals, and the SOS street outreach van.
Updated 2026-06-15 · shelterhouse.on.ca
Elgin Street Mission (Sudbury)
Sudbury · Greater Sudbury
Drop-inFood bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Daily meals (see site)
Anyone in need in Greater Sudbury.
Hot meals, food hampers and basic-needs support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · elginstreetmission.com
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis lineMental health
24/7
Residential school Survivors and their families.
Emotional support and crisis referral, any time.
Updated 2026-06-15 · irsss.ca
MMIWG Crisis Line
Province-wide
Open 24/7Crisis line
24/7
Anyone affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Free, 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention. Website verified 2026-10-04: updated from generic CIRNAC homepage to the specific MMIWG Health and Cultural Support Program page which lists the 1-844-413-6649 crisis line.
Updated 2026-10-04 · https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1548700698392/1548701361628
Black Youth Helpline
Province-wide
Crisis lineMental health
9am-10pm daily
Black youth and families across Ontario.
Culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.
Updated 2026-06-15 · blackyouth.ca
Kingston Interval House
Kingston · Kingston
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women, youth and children fleeing abuse.
24-hr crisis line 613-546-1777 or 1-800-267-9445.
Updated 2026-06-15 · kingstonintervalhouse.com
Dawn House (Kingston)
Kingston · Kingston
VAW / domestic violenceTransitional housing
See site
Women experiencing homelessness, including transitional housing.
Shelter and support services for women.
Updated 2026-06-15 · dawnhouse.ca
YWCA Crossroads Shelter (Peterborough)
Peterborough · Peterborough
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children experiencing violence.
24-hr crisis line 1-800-461-7656 or text 705-991-0110.
Updated 2026-06-15 · ywcapeterborough.org
Cameron House (Peterborough)
Peterborough · Peterborough
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Women 18+ experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter run by Brock Mission. Call ext. 2.
Updated 2026-06-15 · brockmission.ca
Three Oaks Foundation (Belleville)
Belleville · Belleville
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
16-bed shelter. 24-hr crisis line 613-966-3074 or 1-800-267-0533.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://threeoaks.ca/safe-shelter/
Gleaners Food Bank (Belleville)
Belleville · Belleville
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
See site
Residents of Belleville and area in need of food.
Emergency food hampers and meal programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · gleanersfoodbank.ca
Waterloo Region Shelter Intake (First Connect)
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Adults 18+ needing emergency shelter in Waterloo Region.
Central 24/7 intake for adult emergency shelter beds.
Updated 2026-06-15 · regionofwaterloo.ca
Safe Haven Youth Services (Kitchener)
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Open 24/7Emergency shelterDrop-in
24/7
Youth 12-18 experiencing homelessness.
Youth emergency shelter run by Lutherwood.
Updated 2026-06-15 · lutherwood.ca
Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Anselma House (Kitchener) 519-742-5894; Haven House (Cambridge) 519-653-2422.
Updated 2026-06-15 · wcswr.org
House of Friendship (Kitchener)
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Food bank / mealsEmergency shelterAddiction / substance use
Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm (food)
People in Waterloo Region needing food, shelter or addiction support.
Emergency food hampers 519-742-0662; ShelterCare and addiction programs.
Updated 2026-06-15 · houseoffriendship.org
Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region · Kitchener
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm (outreach)
Residents of Waterloo Region.
Call the outreach line (ext. 340) to be connected to a nearby food program.
Updated 2026-06-15 · thefoodbank.ca
YWCA Niagara Region Emergency Shelter
Niagara · St. Catharines
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Women, gender-diverse people and families experiencing homelessness.
After-hours 905-329-4609. Family shelter at 176 Oakdale Ave (289-686-0927).
Updated 2026-06-15 · ywcaniagararegion.ca
Nova Vita (Brantford)
Brantford · Brantford
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women 16+ and children experiencing violence or homelessness.
33-bed shelter. 24-hr crisis line 519-752-HELP (519-752-4357).
Updated 2026-06-15 · novavita.org
Peel Region Shelter Central Intake
Peel · Mississauga
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Anyone in Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) needing shelter.
24/7 central line for all Peel emergency shelters.
Updated 2026-06-15 · peelregion.ca
Embrave: Agency to End Violence (Peel)
Peel · Mississauga
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women, Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people and their children fleeing violence.
Formerly Interim Place. Crisis 905-403-0864 / 905-676-8515 / 1-855-676-8515.
Updated 2026-10-03 · https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=74640
Halton Women's Place
Halton · Burlington
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Abused women and their dependent children in Halton.
Crisis: North (Milton/Halton Hills) 905-878-8555; South (Burlington/Oakville) 905-332-7892.
Updated 2026-06-15 · haltonwomensplace.com
York Region Emergency Housing Central Intake
York Region · Newmarket
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Anyone in York Region needing emergency or transitional housing.
Call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140, 24/7.
Updated 2026-06-15 · york.ca
Belinda's Place (Newmarket)
York Region · Newmarket
Open 24/7Emergency shelterTransitional housing
24/7
Single women 16+ experiencing homelessness in York Region.
Emergency and transitional housing for women.
Updated 2026-06-15 · bluedoor.ca
Yellow Brick House (York Region)
York Region · Aurora
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children fleeing violence.
24-hr crisis line 1-800-263-3247.
Updated 2026-06-15 · yellowbrickhouse.org
Cornerstone Community Association (Oshawa)
Durham · Oshawa
Open 24/7Emergency shelterID / clothing / basic needs
24/7
Men 16+ experiencing homelessness in Durham.
40 beds. Single men, men with children, couples with children and seniors with medical needs. Also 1-844-433-0254.
Updated 2026-06-15 · cornerstonedurham.com
Durham Youth Services (Ajax)
Durham · Ajax
Open 24/7Emergency shelterDrop-in
24/7
Youth experiencing homelessness in Durham Region.
Durham homelessness support line 905-668-4113 / 1-800-372-1102.
Updated 2026-06-15 · durham.ca
Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie
Simcoe · Barrie
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Abused women and their children.
29-bed shelter, 24/7 support.
Updated 2026-06-15 · barrieshelter.com
Busby Centre (Barrie)
Simcoe · Barrie
Open 24/7Emergency shelterDrop-inFood bank / meals
24/7
Adults experiencing homelessness in Simcoe County.
50-bed emergency shelter, meals and outreach.
Updated 2026-06-15 · busbycentre.ca
The Lighthouse (Orillia)
Simcoe · Orillia
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / meals
24/7
Adults and youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
50 adult beds and 8 youth beds, plus a soup kitchen.
Updated 2026-06-15 · lighthouseorillia.com
Women in Crisis (Algoma) - Sault Ste. Marie
Algoma · Sault Ste. Marie
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children fleeing abuse.
24-bed shelter and 24-hr crisis line. Walk-in support centre at 390 Bay St.
Updated 2026-06-15 · womenincrisis.ca
Nipissing Transition House (North Bay)
Nipissing · North Bay
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children fleeing violence.
20-bed shelter, 24/7.
Updated 2026-06-15 · nthouse.ca
Ojibway Women's Lodge (North Bay)
Nipissing · North Bay
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and children.
10-bed culturally grounded shelter. 24-hr crisis line 705-472-3321.
Updated 2026-06-15 · nfn.ca
Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Cochrane · Timmins
Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsMental health
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Indigenous individuals and families; open to all.
Counselling, referrals to shelter and violence-prevention programs. Toll-free 1-844-200-2686.
Updated 2026-06-15 · timminsnfc.com
Saakaate House (Kenora)
Kenora · Kenora
Open 24/7VAW / domestic violenceEmergency shelter
24/7
Women and children experiencing violence in the Kenora area.
24-hour crisis line and secure shelter. See wssh.ca or call 211 for the current number.
Updated 2026-10-02 · https://www.wssh.ca/
Daily Bread Food Bank (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Food bank / mealsID / clothing / basic needs
Mon-Fri office; member programs vary
Toronto residents in need of food.
Supplies food banks across Toronto. Call 211 to find your nearest program.
Updated 2026-06-15 · dailybread.ca
Good Shepherd Ministries (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Emergency shelterFood bank / mealsHealth clinic
24/7
Men experiencing homelessness; meals open to all in need.
Shelter, hot meals, clinic and dental care.
Updated 2026-06-15 · goodshepherd.ca
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Toronto · Toronto
Community health centreMental healthHealth clinic
Mon-Fri (see site)
Indigenous community members in Toronto.
Culturally grounded primary care, mental health and traditional healing.
Updated 2026-06-15 · aht.ca
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Toronto · Toronto
Mental healthID / clothing / basic needsCommunity health centre
Mon-Fri (see site)
Indigenous children, youth and families in Toronto.
Culturally based child, youth and family services.
Updated 2026-06-15 · nativechild.org
Sistering (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Drop-inID / clothing / basic needsMental health
24/7 drop-in
Women and gender-diverse people who are homeless or marginalized.
24/7 low-barrier drop-in, meals, harm reduction and housing help.
Updated 2026-06-15 · sistering.org
Eva's Place (Toronto)
Toronto · Toronto
Open 24/7Emergency shelter
24/7
Youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
Emergency shelter and programs. Eva's Phoenix (transitional) 416-364-4716.
Updated 2026-06-15 · evas.ca
Caldwell Family Centre (Ottawa)
Ottawa · Ottawa
Food bank / mealsDrop-inID / clothing / basic needs
See site
Residents from Carling Ave to Hunt Club, Prince of Wales to Woodroffe.
Food bank, hot meals and family programs. Also at 6 Epworth Ave.
Updated 2026-06-15 · caldwellfamilycentre.ca