The Region of Peel to work with local municipal staff and community agencies to support the unsheltered homeless in the winter. We have capacity in our shelter system to bring people out of the cold as the Region has a “no turn away policy”.
The shelter intake line is 905-450-1996.
In addition to our shelters:
- SacredHand Canada provides women 16 years or older with breakfast and dinner, private showers, basic toiletries and personal hygiene kits, on-site laundry facilities, lockers for personal belongings, clothing, Wi-Fi access, and a common room with TVs.
- The new Malton Community Drop-In program started on October 27 which will operate until March 31, 2026. This program is being operated by Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) and offers individuals experiencing homelessness in the community the opportunity to find shelter, take a shower, do laundry, and enjoy a warm beverage and a nutritious meal in a safe environment.
- The Compass food bank in Mississauga provides meals, shower facilities, computer and phone access, and other agency supports to postal codes L5G, L5H, L5E and L5J.
- Mississauga Library’s Open Window Hub is a resource and information centre supporting and empowering people experiencing homelessness or mental health issues within the City of Mississauga.
- Mississauga’s help for the homeless supports people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness in Mississauga including hot meals and showers at community centres.
- Regeneration provides meals, shower and laundry facilities, clothing, computer and phone access, and other supports to residents experiencing homelessness in Brampton.
- Street Help Line number is 1-877-848-8481 and is available 24/7 to help direct support services to those in need.
Information about all supports to the homeless is available on our website.