Peel. Housing & Property Department

Homeless Initiatives, Wilkinson Road Shelter

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Record #: BRA2557 Last Modified: 28 Dec 2011 Last Full Update: 28 Dec 2011
Description & Services
DescriptionEmergency hostel * provides temporary emergency housing for homeless men in Brampton or Caledon * serves up to 60 men * 16 of the 84 available beds are reserved for special-needs individuals * individuals can stay in one of the Region's emergency shelter for two weeks after which they must apply for Ontario Works assistance * provides emergency lodging, food and clothing * employment and housing support * financial assistance from Ontario Works * health clinics, mental health and addiction support * life skills training * recreation * AA meetings * pastoral care

Peel Family Shelters are owned and operated by the Region of Peel * Salvation Army manages the daily programming and staffing * Ontario Works provides financial assistance to residents
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas ServedBrampton ; Caledon ; Peel Region
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) and up
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Contact Information
Address15 Wilkinson Rd
Brampton, ON L6T 4X1
 
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IntersectionS of Steeles Ave E; off Tomken Rd
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office PhoneOffice 905-793-9200
Wilkinson Road Shelter 905-452-1335
After Hours Phone905-451-6108
Crisis PhoneShelter Intake Line 905-452-1335
E-Mailpeelaccesstohousing@peelregion.ca
Websitewww.peelregion.ca
Primary ExecutiveJanet Menard, Commissioner of Human Services
Other Details
FundingRegional / Municipal - Region of Peel
Service Level(20) Regional Government ; (50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsHomeless people ; Housing ; Information and referral ; Shelters