Good Shepherd Centres
Service: Family Centre Emergency Shelter Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: HAM2116 | Last Full Update: 05 May 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-528-9442 |
| Fax | 905-528-9847 |
| FamilyCtr@gsch.ca | |
| Website | www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/the-family-centre |
| Primary Contact | Lisa Klinger, Director |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Marilyn Markow, Manager of Volunteers, Good Shepherd Centres; Phone: 905-528-6565 ext 3333; Fax: 905-528-6967 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides temporary emergency accommodation for families experiencing homelessness in the form of private, accessible self-contained units. Services include: * Access to residential support workers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * Individual case management * Assistance searching for permanent housing * Connections to post-shelter networks * Referrals to medical, legal and other community services * On-site access to support services such as Ontario Works, Public Health etc. * Specialized services for children and youth landlord/tenant issues, parenting etc. * Assistance with transportation * Cultural interpretation services |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | Families in need, including all newcomer families, are eligible to access this centre. |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Cultural interpretation services are provided when available in-house or through community providers |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wentworth St S and Main St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ; Homeless Shelter ~ Homeless Families |
