Using Shelters to Escape Homelessness

Brantford’s Shelters

Along with using shelters, getting off the streets can be done using the following steps:

  • Getting food & water
  • Warm shelter & clothes
  • Job skills & an income
  • Getting your own place
  • Joining a social group

To begin, we’ll go over the shelters that we would use. This is part of a series of steps we would take to get out of homelessness and rebuild our lives.

Shelters - Salvation Army Booth Centre, Brantford.  Picture by BR, Brantford Expositor.  No changes made.

Picture by Brantford Expositor, BR. No changes made.

Salvation Army Housing Resource Centre (HRC)

HRC helps those that are homeless or at risk of homeless maintain their housing or find permanent housing. You can call them by phone at 519-802-4332.

Nova Vita Womens’ Shelter

The Nova Vita Women’s Shelter provides safe emergency shelter for women and children. They are open 24 hours. You can reach them by calling 519-752-4357 or 519-752-1005.

St. Leonard’s Cornerstone House

St. Leonard’s Cornerstone House provides support to people ages 18-29 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They are open 24 hours of the day. Their phone number is 519-758-9644.

St. Leonard’s Station House

St. Leonard’s Station House provides support to youth ages 15-17 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They’re open 24 hours of the day. Call them at 519-758-9644.

Salvation Army Booth Centre

The Salvation Army Booth Centre provides emergency shelter for adult men. Their hostel is open 24 hours of the day. Their administration is open Monday to Friday between 8AM and 4:30PM. Call them at 519-753-4193 and check to see if rooms are available.

Brantford Shelters – Rosewood House

Rosewood House provides emergency shelter for adult men and women. They are open 24 hours of the day. Their phone number is 519-750-1547.

Full Step-by-Step Guide – Food Banks, Shelters, Job Skills

In short, we have created a step-by-step guide for rebuilding your life for those that have been displaced in Brantford. In conclusion, it presents information about feeding yourself, getting shelter, and getting the skills to make money.


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