Record #:
GRE0667
Last Modified:
18 Apr 2023
Last Full Update:
28 Sep 2022
Description
| Description (Service) | Helps those who are experiencing homelessness in Grey County. Individuals or families who enroll in the program will connect with a coordinator to assess needs. A Grey County coordinator will support clients in finding safe, short-term housing options. If there are no safe options available, short-term shelter may be provided in a local motel. Coordinators will continue to work with clients to ensure their needs are met and to create a plan for finding stable housing. On-site support services may also be provided as needed. Housing Search and Information - Coordinators will offer assistance with finding rental housing. Computers are available to use at the office to help with housing search. |
Service Details
| Hours | Information available Mon-Sun 24 hours Grey County Housing office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Short Term Shelter options become limited later in the business day and after hours and weekends. For service after hours service, call 2-1-1 |
| Areas Served | Grey County |
| Eligibility | 16 years and older
This program is specifically for individuals or families who are residents of Grey County. Callers from outside of Grey County should be referred to resources in their current community. |
| Application | During business hours: phone, text (226-407-4996), email or visit the Grey County Administration Building. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 9th Ave and 6th St East |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-376-5744 ext 1011 ; Alternate extension: ext 1211, if you get voicemail with ext 1011 ; Text: 226-407-4996 |
| After Hours Phone | 2-1-1 and press 1 for emergencies |
| STSP@Grey.ca | |
| Website | https://www.grey.ca/affordable-housing/short-term-shelter-program |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyOfGrey Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreyCounty |
| Primary Contact | Caitlin Currie, Homelessness Response Supervisor |
| Alternate Contact | Josh Gibson, Housing Programs Manager |
| Mailing Address | Grey County Administration Building; 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 3E3 |