Find Help
A variety of support is available to community members facing homelessness and food insecurities throughout the City and Region. Find community member and business supports, including:
![Emergency shelters](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_shelter-4.png)
The Region of Durham offers housing-focused shelters if you do not have any other place to stay.
![Food banks](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_food-bank-4.png)
Food bank options are available to all community members in need of food assistance.
![Support calendar](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_support-calendar-4.png)
Information on warming centres and meal options for unsheltered community members.
![Downtown support](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_downtown-support-4.png)
Supports for businesses, stakeholders and community members within the downtown area.
![Homelessness Support and Coordinated Access System](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_coordinated-housing.png)
Learn what actions the City, the Region and community partners are taking to end chronic homelessness.
![Outreach and Support Groups](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_outreach-support-4.png)
Find local, compassionate solutions to help people who are unsheltered and most vulnerable in our community.
![If you see it, report it](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_if-you-see-it-report-it-4.png)
Report safety concerns by reporting non-criminal and nuisance related issues to Service Oshawa and criminal activity to Durham Regional Police Service.
![Renter tool kit](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/rental-kit.png)
A toolkit to help search for and secure housing, deal with issues that come up as a tenant, or help you plan your next move.
![Unlawful or Illegal activity](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_police-4.png)
To report an individual living on private property without the consent of the property owner, illegal activity such as drug use or inappropriate, unsafe behaviour, contact Durham Region Police Services (D.R.P.S.) at 905-579-1520
![Discarded needles and sharps](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_Discarded-needle-4.png)
If you find a discarded needle or sharp in a City park, trail or greenspace, contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311. Learn what to do if a needle or sharp is found on your property.
![Regional resources](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_durham-region.png)
Find Regional services and community outreach programs to provide support to community members.
![211 Ontario](/en/fire-services-community-support/resources/Images/Unsheltered/action_211-4.png)
211 is a free, multilingual, 24/7 helpline and website that provides information on and referrals to Ontario's community, social, health-related and government services.
Resources
Below are just some of the many active service organizations and service groups in our community.
- Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty
- Carea Community Health Centre
- CAMH: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Cornerstone Community Association Durham
- Durham Outlook for the Needy
- Feed the Need Durham
- Gate 3:16 Outreach Centre
- John Howard Society of Durham Region
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
- Pinewood Addiction Services
- Salvation Army
- Simcoe Hall Settlement House
- The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre
- United Way