Peel. Housing & Property Department
Homeless Initiatives, Wilkinson Road Shelter
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Record #:
BRA2557
Last Modified:
09 Oct 2019
Last Full Update:
09 Oct 2019
Record Details
| Social Media |  Website: www.peelregion.ca/ow/ourservices/community-program/wilkinson.htm |
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Description & Services
| Description | Emergency hostel * provides temporary emergency housing for homeless men in Brampton or Caledon * serves up to 60 men * 16 of the 86 available beds are reserved for special-needs individuals * individuals can stay in one of the Region's emergency shelter and 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 |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Brampton ; Caledon ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 25 year(s) and up |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | S of Steeles Ave E; off Tomken Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Wilkinson Road Shelter 905-452-1335 |
| Fax | 905-453-1308 |
| After Hours Phone | 905-451-6108 |
| Crisis Phone | 905-452-1335 Shelter Intake Line |
| Website | www.peelregion.ca |
| Primary Contact | Grace Gyles, Supervisor; Phone: 905-791-7800 ext 8267; Email: grace.gyles@peelregion.ca |
| Primary Executive | Janice Sheehy, Commissioner of Human Services |
Other Details
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of Peel |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government ; (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Homeless people ; Housing ; Information and referral ; Shelters |