Where to stay warm in Windsor-Essex this winter
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As winter looms and the cold weather starts blowing in, the city is working with a number of community partners to ensure those experiencing homelessness have a place to keep warm.
The City of Windsor issued a news release Thursday highlighting key services available for those looking for a place to go.
According to the city, the Downtown Mission will be adding additional shelter beds as of Friday, Dec. 1 and opening an overnight warming centre where people can escape the cold. The warming centre will operate every night from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. throughout the winter.
Services available for people experiencing homelessness in Windsor-Essex:
Downtown Mission
Shelter beds and overnight warming centre for single men and women
875 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor
Phone: 519-973-5573
Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families
Shelter beds for single women or families, and their pets
500 Tuscarora, Windsor
Phone: 519-971-7595
The Salvation Army
Shelter beds for single men
355 Church Street, Windsor
Phone: 519-253-7473
Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4)
Daytime services offering housing, health and justice supports, and a place to rest and stay warm
400 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor
Open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 519-253-3806 or 519-254-4824
Services in Essex County:
Leamington Emergency Shelter Program
Shelter beds for eligible single men, women and families
Phone: 226-787-8805 (answered 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Essex County Homelessness Hub (ECH2)
Daytime services offering housing supports, health and other supports, and a place to rest and stay warm
215 Talbot Street East, Leamington
Open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 519-326-8629 ext. 395
Leamington Community Hope Centre
Evening meal program, other supports and a place to stay warm
58 Erie Street South, Leamington
Open 7 days a week from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Phone: 519-326-9280
Additional Support and Information:
Call 911 (24/7) if you’re concerned about someone experiencing homelessness or sleeping outdoors who may be at risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Call 311 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays) if you notice someone experiencing homelessness in Windsor who is not in immediate risk of frostbite or hypothermia but could use support from an outreach worker, or use the Windsor311 mobile app to submit a request for a homelessness response.
Call 211 (24/7) or visit 211ontario.ca for information on other community services and programs for people who are experiencing homelessness, living on a low income, living alone, or coping with life changes. Services are available in over 150 languages.
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