Housing-Focused Emergency Shelters in Niagara
These are local housing-focused emergency shelters funded by Niagara Region.
If you're at risk of losing your home, connect with your local agency for support before going to a shelter.
Housing and homelessness resources
For a full list of housing and homelessness resources available in Niagara, call 211 or visit INCommunities.
| Shelter | Contact | Serves | Room Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Niagara - Nightlight Youth Services | 5519 Ontario Ave. Niagara Falls 905-358-3678 |
Youth ages 16 to 30 | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
| Casa El Norte | 281 Central Ave. Fort Erie 905-871-4483 |
Newcomers and refugees | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
| Matthew House | 183 Central Ave. Fort Erie 905-871-6059 |
Newcomers and refugees | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
| Salvation Army Booth Centre | 184 Church St. St. Catharines 905-684-7813 |
Men | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
Start Me Up Niagara |
5925 Summer St. Niagara Falls 289-501-4205 |
Men and women from Nov. 1 to April 15 | Shared sleeping and common space |
Start Me Up Niagara |
Westminster United Church |
Men and women from Nov. 1 to April 15 | Shared sleeping and common space |
| Southridge Shelter | 201 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines 905-682-2477 |
Men and women | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
| The Hope Centre | Hotel-based in Niagara Falls 905-788-0744 |
Men, women and families | Private bedrooms |
| The RAFT | 17 Centre St. St. Catharines 905-984-4365 |
Youth ages 16 to 24 | Shared bedrooms with shared common space |
| YWCA Niagara Region - Women's Shelter | 6135 Culp St. Niagara Falls 905-988-3528 |
Single women or women with children | Private bedrooms with shared common space |
| YWCA Niagara Region - Men's Shelter | 289-686-4466 | Single men or men with children | Private bedrooms |
| YWCA Niagara Region - Family Shelter | 289-668-4962 | Families, including two parent families and single, male-led families | Private apartments |
| YWCA Niagara Region - Women's Shelter | 183 King St. St. Catharines and community-based units 905-988-3528 |
Single women or women with children | Private bedrooms with shared common space |
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