Emergency and Transitional Housing

People who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness in York Region have access to an effective, coordinated and responsive system of supports and services to find and keep stable housing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, emergency and transitional housing can provide temporary housing and wraparound supports. In addition, drop-in programs offer supports and services to residents in need, during the day.

People experiencing homelessness in York Region that are seeking emergency housing are encouraged to contact:

Emergency and Transitional Housing Facilities

Drop-In Programs

Women (16+)

Belinda's Place

Address: 16580 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Hours: Daily (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
belindasplaces.org

Adults (16+)

Krasman Drop-in Program

Address: 10121 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill 
Hours: 
Monday/Thursday/Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday/Saturday/Sunday/Holidays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
krasmancentre.com

Newmarket Drop-in Program

Phone: 647-512-8754 
Address: 17837 Yonge St, Newmarket
Hours: Seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Georgina Drop-in Program

Phone: 365-340-3353
Address: The Link Room #3, 20849 Dalton Road, Georgina
Hours: Monday to Friday,  8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (including statutory holidays)  
innfromthecold.ca

Youth (16 to 26 years old)

Sutton Youth Services

Address: 20898 Dalton Road, Georgina 
Hours: Daily (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Richmond Hill Youth Hub - Home Base

Services provided by 360 kids
Address: 10415 Yonge Street, Suite D, Richmond Hill
Hours: Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Saturday/Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
360kids.ca

Seasonal Shelter Programs

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 to protect 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. The Plan also provides guidance and supports to people experiencing homelessness helping them take appropriate precautions. The Plan is typically active between November and April.

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: 905-955-9964
Location: 7452 Reesor Road, Markham*
Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven nights a week, January 27 to June 15

Pick up and drop off transportation will be provided from 5995 Steeles Avenue East. Pick up between 5 and 6 p.m. drop off between 6 and 7 a.m.

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

York Regional Transit bus tickets are provided by shelters and drop-in locations across York Region. During Cold Weather Alerts, clients can call EHCIL to arrange for other forms of transportation.

Website: bluedoor.ca/mosaic-interfaith/

Georgina Seasonal Shelter (Services provided by Inn from the Cold)

Phone: 365-340-3637 
Location: 1816 Metro Road North, Georgina, L0E 1L0
Hours: Nightly from 10 p.m. – 8 a.m., including statutory holidays, February 14, 2025, to April 17, 2025

York Regional Transit bus tickets are provided by shelters and drop-in locations across York Region. During Cold Weather Alerts, clients can call EHCIL to arrange for other forms of transportation.

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, and community meal programs. The Heat Relief Strategy also includes distribution of cooling supplies to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat for people experiencing homelessness. The 2024 Heat Relief Strategy is typically in effect from July to September every year.

Other Resources

Ontario 211 - Community and Social Services Help Line

Financial Assistance

York Region offers financial assistance for rent, mortgage payments, utilities and other housing costs through two programs for eligible residents.

Housing with Supports

Housing with Supports offers housing and daily meals for people who need supervision of their daily living activities. These are permanent homes for most people who stay there.

York Region offers financial help to people who are unable to pay for the full cost of housing at these homes.

Subsidized Housing

York Region administers and funds subsidized housing in all nine cities and towns, providing individuals, families and seniors with low- to moderate-incomes subsidies to help them pay rent.

Domestic (including Family and Gender-Based) Violence Supports

• York Region Gender-Based Violence Resource Guide
• York Region Violence Against Women: Collaborative Response Protocol

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

Outreach Services

York Region Outreach Services assists individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness to access housing by providing:

• Case Management and service navigation and referrals
• Supports to access social assistance programs, rent assistance, ID supports, and other services.

Outreach Services can be reached through Access York:

• Phone:  1-877-464-9675
• TTY: 1-866-512-6228
• @email
• 17150 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON

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.