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: 623 Timothy Street, Newmarket
Hours: Seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

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