Housing Help Centre Housing Help Centre, Places to Eat and Sleep

Emergency shelters provide temporary housing for individuals or families who are homeless or who are fleeing dangerous situations. The Community Services and Housing Department helps eligible shelter residents by providing financial support for board and lodging. Employment and Financial Support Case Coordinators also visit the shelters to take applications for Employment and Financial Support. There are approximately 75 emergency shelter beds, and four shelters in York Region. If you need emergency housing, you may call the shelter directly.

Porter Place Men's Shelter
(905) 898-1658
Provides temporary shelter for males ages 16 years and over. In addition to basic needs, counselling and life skills programming are provided. [An intake interview is conducted to determine financial eligibility.]

Leeder Place Emergency Family Shelter
(905) 898-1658
Provides support to families who need temporary emergency shelter to re-establish themselves in appropriate community accommodation. [An intake interview is conducted to determine financial eligibility.]

Sutton Youth Multi-Service Centre 
(905) 722-9076
1-800-972-0898
Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for males and females between the ages of 16 and 26. A day program also provides support through various activities. [An intake interview is conducted to determine financial eligibility.]

Youth Shelter
(905) 830-0121
Provides temporary shelter for males between the ages of 16 and 26. A day program also provides support through various activities. [An intake interview is conducted to determine financial eligibility.]

For general information about emergency shelters call:
1-888-256-1112
TTY: (905) 762-0401

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