By region · Canada
Homelessness in Ontario
Toronto alone reports ~10,500 single-night shelter use. Province-wide enumeration is partial.
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
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State context
Ontario's federal Reaching Home funding flows through community entities like the Toronto Alliance to End Homelessness, the Region of Waterloo, and the City of Hamilton. The Province administers Ontario Works social-assistance.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in Ontario for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
Resources in Ontario
Emergency shelters18
Food (meals or pantries)19
Day services6
Housing programs13
Medical / clinics3
Youth-specific6
Veteran-specific0
Family-specific6
LGBTQ+ affirming11
Indigenous-led / -focused2
Cities in Ontario on HomelessHelp
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