City of Windsor Offers Supports for People Experiencing Homelessness this Winter

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The City of Windsor is committed to ensuring that anyone experiencing homelessness in Windsor and Essex County can access a place to sleep at an emergency shelter or overnight drop-in centre. Supported through municipal, provincial, and federal funding, these facilities are prepared to meet the needs of the community over the winter months.

Currently, there are 197 shelter beds and rooms available for men, women, couples, families, and their pets at four locations as well as 100 additional overnight drop-in spaces at the following locations:

Welcome Centre Shelter for Women

Emergency shelter for single women and families
Pet friendly
500 Tuscarora Street, Windsor
Phone: (519) 971-7595

Downtown Mission

Emergency shelter and overnight drop-in program for single men and single women
875 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor
Phone: (519) 973-5573

Salvation Army

Emergency shelter for single men and couples
Pet friendly
355 Church Street, Windsor
Phone: (519) 253-7474

Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4)

Drop-in program for people experiencing homelessness, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
400 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor
Phone: 519-253-3806

Essex County Homelessness Hub (ECH2) and Shelter Program

Emergency shelter and drop-in program (daytime and overnight) for people experiencing homelessness
Leamington
Phone: 519-326-8629, ext. 395

The City continues to monitor emergency shelter and drop-in data daily and is in preliminary discussions with service providers to expand capacity if demand exceeds current resources. However, data indicates that there is currently enough space within the existing facilities.

211 Can Help!

The 211 helpline can refer people to places to stay warm as well as community services and programs that can offer assistance. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 150 languages.