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PDF (New Window)| Record #: ACT2021 | Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * The Drop In Centre is temporarily CLOSED * if you need shelter, please contact: Adult (25+) Mon-Fri, 7 am-11 pm 226-962-3269 Youth (16-24) Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm 226-962-3574 Youth & Adult (16+) Sat & Sun + overnight 1-844-437-3247 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-837-0080 |
| Fax | 519-837-2637 |
| Social Media |  Facebook: facebook.com/dropinguelph |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Operates a drop-in centre, a shelter for women and children, and a men's shelter and long-term supportive housing. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1983 |
| Primary Executive | Sister Christine Leyser, Director |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations ; United Way |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * The Drop In Centre is temporarily CLOSED * if you need shelter, please contact: Adult (25+) Mon-Fri, 7 am-11 pm 226-962-3269 Youth (16-24) Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm 226-962-3574 Youth & Adult (16+) Sat & Sun + overnight 1-844-437-3247 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Volunteer run drop-in centre provides: * 2 full meals a day, light breakfast and snacks * support and liasion with social services * emergency transportation costs assistance * assistance with many baby needs * access to assistance with foot and hair care * outreach workers available from Canadian Mental Health Association, Community Mental Health Clinic and Guelph Community Health Centre * Last Months Rent Fund program assists individuals in obtaining housing * centre will phone landlords and other services to advocate for individuals requiring housing support or assistance with Hydro and Gas Elizabeth's Place: * emergency, overnight accommodation and meals for women and children * total capacity 9 women and children * time at shelter limited to 28 days Stepping Stone: * emergency, overnight accommodation and meals for men * total capacity 17 men * time at shelter limited to 21 days Dwelling Place: * long-term supportive housing for up to 5 adults Yorkhaven: * non-profit housing development offers permanent low rental accommodation those accessing the services of the Welcome in Drop in Centre |
| Hours | Call for information |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Guelph-Eramosa ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 21 year(s) and up And any accompanying children |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Gordon St and Wellington St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Food ; Income Programs ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs ; Drop-In Centres ; Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities |
| Service Categories | Disaster Related Shelter Services ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; General Benefits Assistance ; Homeless Shelter ~ Men ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women ; Individual Advocacy ~ Housing Issues ; Individual Advocacy ~ Utility Issues ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Senior Meals ; Transportation Expense Assistance |