The City’s Warming Centres are currently closed.

If you need emergency shelter, call 311 or Central Intake at 416-338-4766 for assistance. For street outreach services, call 311.

Learn more about the range of services the City offers for people experiencing homelessness below.

About Toronto's Shelter System

Learn more about the City’s shelter system, including plans to develop new shelter sites.

Shelters

Emergency accommodation and related support services that assist people to move into housing.

24-Hour Respite Sites

Low-barrier services, providing resting spaces, meals and service referrals. Open 24/7.

Drop-In Programs

Basic necessity services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Street Outreach

Services for people experiencing homelessness and living outdoors.

Warming Centres

Warm spaces for vulnerable residents to come inside during extreme cold weather.

Housing Help

Non-profit agencies that help people find and keep housing, and avoid eviction

Pet Services for Clients of Homeless Services

No-charge services for pets of people staying at shelter sites.

Public Washrooms & Showers

Locations of public washrooms in parks and recreational facilities.