S.H.I.F.T
Service: Mobile Outreach Program
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, seven days a week, throughout the five 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. |
Service Details
Hours | Outreach: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-9:30 pm * Sat, Sun and Stat Holidays 10 am-6 pm * hours may vary depending on need Youth Outreach: Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun 9:30 am-6 pm * hours may vary depending on need |
Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth |
Eligibility | No restrictions, anyone impacted by homelessness or low income. Outreach: Individuals, couples and families Youth Outreach: Youth 16-24 yrs who are unhoused, at risk of losing their housing, and/or food insecure |
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 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-435-7293, Admin |
Fax | 705-417-2390 |
info@shiftforgood.ca | |
Website | https://www.shiftforgood.ca/outreach |
Social Media | Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SHIFTforgood1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift.for.good LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftforgood |
Primary Contact | Karen Majury, Program Coordinator Street & Community Outreach; Phone: 705-970-6149; Email: Karen.Majury@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 |