Safe 'N Sound Grey Bruce

Site: Safe 'N Sound Grey Bruce

Service: Neighbourhood Response Team

Record #: GRE1527
Last Modified: 27 Apr 2026
Last Full Update: 28 Oct 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides outreach services to the downtown core of Owen Sound.

Services provided:

  • Support for individuals in distress through de-escalation, crisis intervention, and referrals.
  • Business and community assistance - helping when non-emergency concerns arise (e.g., belongings left in public spaces, individuals resting in doorways).
  • System navigation - connecting people with housing, shelter, health, and community resources
  • Sharps safety - ensuring safe disposal of needles and reducing public health risks
  • Relationship-building - maintaining ongoing communication with businesses and residents

This is a six-month pilot project designed to improve safety, wellbeing, and connection in Owen Sound's downtown core.

Pilot funding is provided by the Federal Government and is flowing through Grey County and the SOS program.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm. 
For after hours, Mon-Sun 6 pm-9 am, call 2-1-1
Areas Served Owen Sound ; Northern boundary 13th St E on the east side of the river & 11th St W, Southern boundary 6th St E, Eastern boundary 4th Ave E, Western boundary 3rd Ave W.
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Daytime: Call to request support. 
After hours: Call 2-1-1 to report your issue. The Neighbourhood Response Team will respond to you during the next business hours.
Languages English
Fees None.

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
310 8th St E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 1L4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone Outreach Team Number: 519-373-6263 ; For after hours: 2-1-1
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safensoundgreybruce
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safensoundgb
Mailing Address P.O. Box 162 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 5P3

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