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:
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. - TTY: 1-866-512-6228 (for the deaf or hard of hearing)
People who are at risk of homelessness are also encouraged to contact the intake line.
Emergency and Transitional Housing Facilities
| Clients | Site | Program operator |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | The Youth Hub (Emergency and Transitional Housing) Richmond Hill | 360˚kids |
| Sutton Youth Services (Emergency and Transitional Housing) Georgina | Salvation Army | |
| Women | Belinda’s Place (Emergency and Transitional Housing) Newmarket | Salvation Army |
| Families, Couples | The Bridge (Transitional Housing) Georgina | Salvation Army |
| Leeder Place (Emergency and Transitional Housing) East Gwillimbury | Blue Door | |
| Men | Passage House (Transitional Housing) East Gwillimbury | Blue Door |
| Porter Place (Emergency Housing) East Gwillimbury | Blue Door | |
| Kevin’s Place (Emergency Housing) Newmarket | Blue Door | |
| Adults 16+ | Inn From the Cold (Emergency and Transitional Housing) Newmarket | Inn From the Cold |
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, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (statutory holidays, 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: Seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 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
Heat Relief Strategy
York Region’s 2025 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 heat safety and cooling supplies to help mitigate the effects of extreme heat for people experiencing homelessness. The 2025 Heat Relief Strategy is in effect from June to September.
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.
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.
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.
Markham, Richmond Hill or Vaughan on a rotating basis
Phone: 905-955-9964
Hours: 5 p.m. until 7 a.m., seven nights a week, October 15 to June 15
Rouge Valley Mennonite Church (7452 Reesor Road, Markham, L6B 1A8)
Phone: 905-955-9964
Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven nights a week, including statutory holidays (June 16, 2025 – June 15, 2026)
Transportation: A bus will be available to pick up and transport individuals from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cornell Bus Terminal, 6824 Highway 7, Markham, Ontario L3P 3M1. The bus will also drop individuals off between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. the following morning to Cornell Bus Terminal, 6824 Highway 7, Markham, Ontario L3P 3M1. Clients are encouraged to access drop-in services during the day
Eligibility: Individuals aged 16+ and are experiencing homelessness
Victory Baptist Church (18408 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury, L9N 0J4)
Phone: 416-737-6752
Hours: 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven nights a week, including statutory holidays (June 16, 2025 – October 31, 2025)
Eligibility: Individuals aged 16+ and are experiencing homelessness
Website: bluedoor.ca/mosaic-interfaith
Georgina Seasonal Shelter (Services provided by Inn from the Cold)
1816 Metro Road North, Georgina, L0E 1L0
Phone: 365-340-3637
Hours: Nightly from 10 p.m. – 8 a.m., including statutory holidays, February 14, 2025, to April 17, 2025
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
- 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.
