Drop-in and homeless support programs
In Peel there are many programs available to support housing, shelter, and basic needs.
Street Helpline
1-877-848-8481
Offering 24/7 support for urgent homelessness needs, food, shelter access, referrals and more. The Street Helpline connects to our mobile Street Outreach team who can often come to your location to help. If you’re in crisis or face an urgent need, call us. Learn more about street outreach.
Shelter Intake Line
Call 905-450-1996
We can help you find the best option in any Peel shelter, including in adult, youth, and family shelters. Learn more about our shelters.
In from the heat programs in summer for men 18 years or older experiencing homelessness.
St. Leonard's Place Peel
This service is for men ONLY and NOT suitable for women or children. Summer program runs June 16 to August 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Services include:
- Snacks
- Laundry
- Shower facilities
Call 437-332-9081 or visit St. Leonard's Place Peel for more information.
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.
Regeneration
- Meals
- Showers and laundry
- Phone and computer
- Staff support
- Clothing
Hours
- Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturdays closed
- Sundays closed
- Breakfast 7 to 9:30 a.m. (9:15 a.m. on Sundays)
- Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Visit Regeneration for more information.
The Compass Food Bank
427 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Services include:
- Food bank serving postal codes L5G, L5H, L5E and L5J
- Meals served from our kitchen Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to half hour before close
- Showers
- Computer and phone access
- Staff support
- Additional seasonal support
- Additional agency supports on site
Get more information about The Compass Food Bank.
Hours:
- Monday: Food bank and drop in from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: Drop-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday and Friday: Food bank and drop in from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Use Peel’s Food Map or the food bank finder to locate food banks and community meal programs near you. Call 211 if you can’t access the online food map.
Food programs include:
- breakfast
- community meals (soup kitchens)
- food banks
- food pantries
- emergency donation centre
Mississauga’s help for the homeless supports people at-risk of or experiencing homelessness in Mississauga including hot meals and showers at community centres.
Access a list of public access wireless (WiFi) spots in Peel.
Mental health support
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- 24/7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin: 905-278-7208 or 1-888-811-2222