S.H.I.F.T

Site: S.H.I.F.T

Service: Mobile Outreach Program

Record #: ALL0174
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

A Housing-Focused program offering mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, providing access to life saving resources, supplies, referrals, and supports through brief case management. Access to basic needs, personal hygiene, and harm reduction supplies, as well as access to food and food resources.

The Outreach team is mobile, 7 days a week, throughout the 5 municipalities that make up the area known as South Simcoe (Innisfil, Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford/West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth). The team makes regular stops at established locations in each municipality several times weekly.

The team will also make individuals appointments to meet up with participants at a location convenient for all.

Outreach:

  • Individuals, couples and families
  • Mon-Fr 7:30 am-9:30 pm; Sat, Sun & Stat Holidays 10 am-6 pm *hours may vary depending on need
  • Contact 705-890-8173
  • This outreach program operates year-round

Youth Outreach:

  • Youth 16-24 yrs who are unhoused, at risk of losing their housing, and/or food insecure
  • Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 9:30 am-6 pm *hours many vary depending on need
  • Contact 705-985-8173
  • This outreach program operates year-round

Service Details

Hours Outreach: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-9:30 pm * Sat, Sun & Sat Holidays 10 am-6 pm
Youth Outreach: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 9:30 am-6 pm
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth
Eligibility No restrictions, anyone impacted by homelessness or low income.
Application Outreach: in person or call 705-890-8173
Youth Outreach: In person or call 705-985-8173.
Languages Other language translators accessible upon request
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community New Tecumseth
Address & Map
123 Victoria St W
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1L7
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-435-7293
Fax 705-417-2390
E-Mail info@shiftforgood.ca
Website https://www.shiftforgood.ca/outreach
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SHIFTforgood1
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift.for.good
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftforgood
Primary Contact Lee Theron, Program Coordinator Street & Community Outreach; Phone: 705-435-7293; Email: lee.theron@shiftforgood.ca
Alternate Contact Candace Gordon, Donor Relations and Stewardship Officer; Phone: 705-970-7149; Email: Candace.Gordon@shiftforgood.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Katie Begley, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer.coordinator@shiftforgood.ca
Mailing Address PO Box 662, Station Main 
Alliston, ON 
Canada L9R 1V8

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