Support for unsheltered individuals continues to be an ongoing collaborative effort between the Region, City, service agencies and the faith community who continue to support and offer connections to our vulnerable community members.
The Support Calendar, provides information on the various social services agencies and faith based organizations that are able to provide unsheltered residents access to food options, washrooms, showers and a safe place to sleep. The calendar is organized by days of the week, locations and operating hours.
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Do Unto Others (DUO)
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Daily Nightly* |
*Doors open at 8:00 p.m. |
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First Light Foundation of Hope
Hours Daily |
Breakfast Monday to Friday |
Cell phones can be charged while we are open. Shower and washrooms available 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Gate 3:16
Hours Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Breakfast Monday to Friday Lunch Monday to Friday Saturday Lunch (2nd & 4th each month) Sunday Meal 3:00 p.m. weekly |
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Mission United via Back Door Mission
Hours Daily
July 1 |
Lunch Daily
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The Refuge
Hours Monday to Friday |
Breakfast Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Durham Outlook |
Monday to Friday |
Meal tickets for Durham Outlook now available at the screening desk on Bagot St. Monday to Friday. |
The Region of Durham is responsible for social housing and has shelters for single men, women with and without children, and youth. Individuals can stay at an emergency shelter throughout the year if you have lost your housing and have no other place to stay. The Backdoor Mission, CMHA and Salvation Army have partnered to provide 7 overnight spaces for medical clinic clients who are receiving treatment and supports. The clinic facilitates admission and it is not available for walk-ins. For more information, view the Region of Durham's Housing-Focused Shelter Locations or visit the Emergency Shelters for Victims of Violence webpage. If you see or know someone in need of immediate emergency shelter, call 9-1-1.
Additional resources are also available on the Durham Region Social Services Department webpage, for vulnerable individuals, including those who are concerned about income, shelter, food security, mental health or transportation.
Learn more about food bank options in our community.
Simcoe Hall Settlement House - 387 Simcoe St. S. | ||||||||||
Simcoe Hall Settlement House Food Bank hours
Note: Please bring proof of identification for yourself plus every member of your household and proof of income. |
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Salvation Army - 45 King St. | ||||||||||
Salvation Army By appointment only. |
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Abundant Life Gospel Centre - 17 Erie St. | ||||||||||
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Carea Oshawa - 115 Grassmere Ave | ||||||||||
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Durham Outlook - 227 Simcoe St. S. | ||||||||||
905-431-1796
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Knox Presbyterian Church - 147 Simcoe St. N. | ||||||||||
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New Life Neighbourhood Centre - 33 Olive Ave. | ||||||||||
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St. Peter's Anglican Church - 175 Cedar St. | ||||||||||
St. Peter's Anglican Church
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Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Centre - 1170 King St. E. | ||||||||||
Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Centre 905-433-8800
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Willow Park - 610 Beatrice St. E. #15 | ||||||||||
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Zion Hope Food Bank - 409 Adelaide Ave. E. | ||||||||||
Zion Hope Food Bank
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The Cold Weather Response protocol starts November 15, 2021 and ends on March 31, 2022. When temperatures are expected to drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius, or if severe winter conditions are anticipated during the next 24 to 36 hours, the Region puts in place its Cold Weather Response Protocol. When the Protocol is in place, homeless shelters can expand their capacity to accommodate more people. These expanded services may include increasing bed space by using cots, mats and hotel rooms, and staying open during the day.
Protocol Details |
Mission United Hub The Hub, located at the Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe Street South (Bagot Street entrance), is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 905-728-4664. Shelter Capacity Homeless shelters are continuing to use hotel spaces to maintain capacity while following physical distancing. Homeless shelters in Durham Region are housing focused and will also help people look for housing. Housing-Focused shelter programs usually have space available. To enquire about available space call:
Family Shelter Program Expanded Eligibility for the family shelter program through Cornerstone is being expanded to accommodate couples. Eligibility is below:
Couples in the Emergency shelter program would be required to meet all the other requirements of the program.
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