Emergency and Transitional Housing
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or fleeing an abusive situation, an emergency housing facility can provide temporary housing and wraparound supports.
People experiencing homelessness in York Region that are seeking shelter are asked to contact the York Region Emergency Housing Central Intake Line at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140. This phone line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information please call:
1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140
TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
Street Outreach Van
You can also contact the Street Outreach Van at 1-866-553-4053 seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Street Outreach Van (operated by Loft/Crosslinks) provides mobile services and supports for people experiencing homelessness at no cost.
Eligibility
To be eligible to stay, you must meet the requirements of the particular facility which will be shared with you when you contact the Emergency Housing Central Intake Line phone number included on this page.
Cold Weather Response Plan
York Region’s Cold Weather Response Plan provides safe and welcoming services for people experiencing homelessness in York Region during the cold weather season. The plan expands services that safeguard people experiencing homelessness from cold weather, alerts people experiencing homelessness and other members of the public that cold weather conditions are expected or currently exist, and supports people experiencing homelessness to take appropriate precautions.
Heat Relief Strategy
York Region’s Heat Relief Strategy for People Experiencing Homelessness provides information on how to access supports and services during the hot weather season, including drop-in programs, community meal programs and the distribution of cooling supplies to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat for people experiencing homelessness. The 2024 Heat Relief Strategy is in effect from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
Adult Emergency Housing Facilities
Men
Porter Place (Emergency Housing)
Services provided by Blue Door
Phone: 905-898-1015
Toll Free: 1-888-554-5525
bluedoor.ca
Passage House (Transitional Housing)
Services provided by Blue Door
Phone: 905-898-1015
Toll Free: 1-888-554-5525
Women
Belinda's Place (Emergency and Transitional Housing)
Services provided by The Salvation Army
Phone: 289-366-HOPE (4673)
belindasplaces.org
Co-ed
Inn from the Cold (Emergency Housing)
Services provided by Inn from the Cold
Phone: 905-895-8889
innfromthecold.ca
Drop-in Programs
Youth
Home Base
Services provided by 360°kids
Phone: 416-948-2186
Address: 10415 Yonge Street, Suite D, Richmond Hill
Hours: Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
360kids.ca
Sutton Youth Services
Services provided by Salvation Army
Phone: 905-722-9076
Address: 20898 Dalton Road, Georgina
Hours: Daily (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Women
Belinda's Place (Drop-In)
Phone: 289-366-4673
Address: 16580 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Hours: Daily (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
belindasplaces.org
Co-ed
Markham Drop-In Program
Services provided by Canadian Mental Health Association - Community Connections
Phone: 905-841-3977 ext. 4248
Address: 710-3601 Highway 7 East, Markham
cmha-yr.on.ca
Richmond Hill Drop-in Program
In partnership with Krasman Centre and the City of Richmond Hill
Phone: 905-780-0491
Address: 10121 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
Dates: May 1 to December 31, 2024, the program will run seven days a week
Hours:
Monday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holidays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
krasmancentre.com
Aurora Drop-In Program
Services provided by Canadian Mental Health Association - Community Connections
Phone: 905-841-3977 ext. 4248
Address: 15150 Yonge Street, Aurora
cmha-yr.on.ca
Newmarket Drop-in Programs
In partnership with Inn From the Cold, Krasman Centre and Town of Newmarket
Phone: 647-512-8754
Address: 17837 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Hours: Seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m
innfromthecold.ca
Cornerstone to Recovery - Connections
Phone: 905-762-1551
Address: 570 Steven Court, Unit B, Newmarket
cornerstonetorecovery.com
Georgina Drop-in Program
In partnership with Inn From the Cold
Phone: 365-340-3353
Address: The Link Room #3, 20849 Dalton Road, Georgina
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays)
innfromthecold.ca
Women and Children Fleeing Abuse
Sandgate Women's Shelter
Phone: 905-722-4043
Toll Free: 1-800-661-8294 (crisis line)
sandgate.ca
Yellow Brick House
Phone: 905-727-1944
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3247 (crisis line)
yellowbrickhouse.org
Families
Leeder Place (Emergency Housing)
Services provided by Blue Door
Phone: 905-898-1015
Toll Free: 1-888-554-5525
bluedoor.ca
The Bridge (Transitional Housing)
Services provided by The Salvation Army
Phone: 905-722-9076
Toll Free: 1-877-972-0898
Youth
Richmond Hill Hub (Co-ed - Emergency and Transitional Housing)
Services provided by 360°kids
Phone: 905-475-6694
360kids.ca
Sutton Youth Services (Co-ed - Emergency and Transitional)
Services provided by The Salvation Army
Phone: 905-722-9076
Toll Free: 1-877-972-0898
Seasonal Shelter Programs
Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold
Services provided by Blue Door
Services are available for adults including meals, clothing, transportation services, and referrals for housing, employment and income supports.
Phone: 905-955-9964
Location: Markham, Richmond Hill or Vaughan on a rotating basis
Hours: 5 p.m. until 7 a.m., seven nights a week, October 15 to June 15
Phone: 416-737-6752
Location: 18408 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury
Hours: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven nights a week, November 4 to June 15
Website: bluedoor.ca/mosaic-interfaith/
External Resources
- Ontario 211 - Community and Social Services Help Line
- York Region Gender-Based Violence Resource Guide
- York Region Violence Against Women: Collaborative Response Protocol
