Other Emergency Shelters
Abbey House
905-684-9736
115 Dufferin Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2A2
For women 16 years of age and older. Must be at least six weeks clean from drugs and alcohol.
HOPE House
905-734-8492 or 905-734-8302
hopehouse@thehopecentre.net
116 Division Street
Welland, ON
L3B 3Z9
For males, females and families. No drugs. No alcohol.
Nightlight Youth Shelter
905-358-3678
5207 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 4E4
For males and females between the ages of 16 and 30
The RAFT
(905) 984 4365
17 Centre Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3A6
Salvation Army Booth Centre
905-684-7813 or 905-684-7790
184 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3G8
Males age 19 years and older. No drugs. No alcohol.
Southridge
905-682-2477
201 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3G8
For males and females. No drugs. No alcohol.
YWCA Niagara Region – St. Catharines
905-988-3528 x228
183 King Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3J5
For females and females with children
*We also offer an emergency homeless shelter for male lead families in St. Catharines. Please contact for details.
YWCA Niagara Region – Niagara Falls
905-357-9191 x25
6135 Culp Street
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 2B6
For females and females with children
Specialized Shelters
CMHA Safe Beds
905-684-7271 x254
15 Wellington Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5P7
Must be referred by a community agency. 3-5 day stay for males and females ages 16 years and up. No drugs. No alcohol.
Men’s Detox
905-687-7211
10 Adams Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2V8
For men only. No alcohol. No drugs. No smoking.
Women’s Detox
905-687-9721
6 Adams Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2V8
For women only. No alcohol. No drugs. No smoking.
Gillian’s Place
905-684-8331
PO Box 1387
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 7J8
For females (and females with children) who are at risk of violence. No alcohol. No drugs.
Women’s Place Niagara Falls (Nova House)
905-356-5800
Address confidential due to safety reasons
For females (and females with children) who are at risk of violence. No alcohol. No drugs.
Women’s Place Welland (Serenity Place)
905-788-0113
Address confidential due to safety reasons
For females (and females with children) who are at risk of violence. No alcohol. No drugs.
Meals
Out of the Cold
Various location. See schedule
Meals served daily from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at no cost.
Ozanam Centre
235 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3E8
Meals served Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $1
The RAFT (Ages 16-24)
(905) 984 4365
172 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3A6
Meals served daily from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at no cost.
Salvation Army Booth Centre
905-684-7813 or 905-684-7790
184 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3G8
Meals served daily at 8 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
$2.50 – $3.00 per meal
St. George’s Breakfast Program
Parish Hall
83 Church St
St Catharines, ON L2R 3C7 Meals Served daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at no cost.
Start Me Up Niagara
17 Gale Crescent St. Catharines, ON L2R 3K8 Small meals, coffee and tea served daily. Full meals served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at no cost.
St Catharines, ON L2R 3C7 Meals Served daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at no cost.
Start Me Up Niagara
17 Gale Crescent St. Catharines, ON L2R 3K8 Small meals, coffee and tea served daily. Full meals served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at no cost.
Other Services
Adolescent Family Support Services Niagara
905-735-2566
Transitional education for young mothers. Child care for young mothers in full-time school. Life skills, community outreach and assistance with navigating other social service agencies.
Community Support Services Niagara
905-682-3800
Transportation services to medical appointments. Safety at home program for seniors. Volunteer visits for shut ins due to age, mental health and disability.
Legal Line
A free legal information resource for Canadians.
Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition
Suicide prevention information and resources available.
Quest Community Health Centre
905-688-2558
145 Queenston Street
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2Z9
Counselling, walk-in clinic, LGBBT, QQ2S Outreach, family doctors, transgender practitioner, community health outreach for homeless and hard to serve mental health clients.
YWCA Safety Siren App for Mac
YWCA Safety Siren App for Blackberry The YWCA Safety Siren, available in both English and French, offers users a unique utility siren which can be activated by either pressing the safety button or by shaking an iPod or iTouch. The app also offers Canadian health and safety information geared toward young women, including: short questions and answers about women’s health and wellness, particularly focused on dating and social interaction; tips and facts on safety and wellbeing; links to YWCAs across Canada as well as health and crisis resource centres; and SOS urgent email and phone functionality to a friend or family member when the user is in an unsafe situation.
Start Me Up Niagara17 Gale Crescent
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3K8
Access to phone and internet. Assistance finding and maintaining housing. Assistance for ODSP clients looking for work or schooling.
YWCA Safety Siren App for Mac
YWCA Safety Siren App for Blackberry The YWCA Safety Siren, available in both English and French, offers users a unique utility siren which can be activated by either pressing the safety button or by shaking an iPod or iTouch. The app also offers Canadian health and safety information geared toward young women, including: short questions and answers about women’s health and wellness, particularly focused on dating and social interaction; tips and facts on safety and wellbeing; links to YWCAs across Canada as well as health and crisis resource centres; and SOS urgent email and phone functionality to a friend or family member when the user is in an unsafe situation.
