Record #:
ORI1015
Last Modified:
10 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
14 Nov 2023
Contacts
| Office Phone | 705-329-2265 ext 1, Adult Shelter ; 705-329-2265 ext 2, Youth Shelter |
| Fax | 705-329-3621 |
| info@orillialighthouse.ca | |
| Website | https://www.orillialighthouse.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lighthouse-Christian-Ministries-Orillias-Soup-Kitchen-Shelter/215851248505580 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orillialight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/orillialight?lang=en |
| Primary Contact | Donna Godfrey, Volunteer Supervisor; Phone: ext 120; Email: donna@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Trish Holloway, Operations Manager; Phone: ext 101; Email: trish@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Donna Godfrey, Volunteer Supervisor; Email: donna@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Primary Executive | Linda Goodall, Executive Director; Email: linda@orillialighthouse.ca |
Addresses
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Front St and Queen St |
| Mailing Address | 75 Queen St E Orillia Canada L3V 8M2 |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible - Shelter |
Description
| Description (Service) | The Lighthouse operates an overnight, year-round Emergency Shelter Program serving 50 adults and 8 youth. Anyone seeking emergency shelter can drop in or call the intake line. If seeking Emergency Shelter, the call or visit must be from the person seeking emergency shelter. The Lighthouse uses a diversion and triage model to register the most vulnerable individuals first. Staff works with Participants to develop housing goals and plans. Also assists to facilitate access to support wellness, medical needs, housing, spiritual well-being, ID and other community support services to ultimately exit the program into safe housing in the community. The Orillia Overnight Warming Centre operates as a life-saving measure for the purpose of providing shelter to marginalized people who are experiencing homelessness and may also suffer from issues related to substance use, mental health, physical and/or cognitive disabilities and other issues related to poverty and marginalization. The Centre is OPEN when the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit declares an extreme cold weather warning of -15 degrees or -20 windchill. Location: Orillia Community Church, 64 Colborne St E Hours: 9 pm-7 am Visit the website for more information Daytime Warming Centres are open for anyone in need of getting out of the cold during the day. Location: The Orillia Recreation Centre, 255 West Street S Hours: Mon-Sun 7 am-8 pm Location: The Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, Orillia Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-4 pm Contact Lynn Gates, Outreach Supervisor lynng@orillialighthouse.ca 705-329-2265 ext 122 *These locations are not open on holidays. |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Orillia |
| Eligibility | |
| Application | Emergency Shelter Program services can be accessed from a variety of sources including self-referral, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), community partner referrals, and institutional discharge planning through hospitals, Correctional Services and other facilities. Call or walk-in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Subjects
| Service Categories | Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Homeless Shelter ~ Men ; Homeless Shelter ~ Women |