Where will I live?
Shelters provide free temporary emergency housing. Get information about shelters close to you at sheltersafe.ca/ontario.
Some shelters do not allow you to stay for more than 6 weeks. But sometimes it is possible to make special arrangements to stay longer. Shelter staff will work with you to find a suitable place to live.
Shelters usually do not take pets. But they might be able to help you find temporary housing for your pets through the SafePet Program.
If you are on income assistance or you cannot find affordable housing, you can apply for government-funded housing, or for a housing subsidy. There might also be housing co-operatives that might be more affordable.
Talk to your income assistance worker. Or find your local housing service manager at ontario.ca/page/find-your-local-service-manager.
Women leaving abusive situations get priority, but there might be a waiting list.
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