Services - Good Shepherd Centres

Assisted Living for Seniors

The focus of assistance in the Assisted Living Program is to promote and strengthen the individual’s health and social environment. We work with clients and families to find the best possible ways to maintain independent living while respecting the dignity and personal choices of the individual. The staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help clients on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis.

Details 905-777-8801

Bakhita House

Good Shepherd Bakhita House offers short-term (up to three months) housing to single women and women-identifying individuals with the primary focus of helping them secure permanent housing. The program provides communal style housing with three meals a day and tailored support services. The referral process for the program is carefully reviewed by Refuge Newcomer Health. Only individuals residing in an emergency shelter system within the City of Hamilton are eligible.

Details 905-528-5877 Email us

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support provides a safe environment in the community for individuals who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and who do not require a hospital stay. We serve all genders, 16 years of age or older. Our confidential and free services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Details 905.529.7878

Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelter

The Barton-Tiffany Temporary Shelter is a new emergency shelter service for up to 80 people who are currently living in encampments. The program, operated by Good Shepherd Centres, is available to individuals, couples and people with pets. The goal of this shelter is to offer a safe and respectful community environment where residents can work toward stable housing and other personal goals.

Details (289) 776-7849

Christmas Programs

Good Shepherd Christmas Programs bring the joy of the holiday season to many people in our community.

Details 905-972-9485 Email us

Community Support Services for Women & Children

Available as part of Good Shepherd’s Women’s Services; Violence Against Women Community Counselling, Child & Youth Counselling, Wellness Program, Learning Effective Anti-Violence in Families (LEAF), Legal Advocate, Family Court Support Worker, Good Shepherd Health Clinic, Comfort Foot Care.

Details 905-523-8766

Creative Works Studio

Creative Works Studio (CWS) is operated by Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Inc. as a community arts-based studio. The studio was founded in 1995 by Isabel Fryszberg, an occupational therapist and practicing artist with a vision that these two occupations could have significant benefit for persons living with mental illness and/or addictions. The Creative Works Studio’s mandate is to provide individuals living with mental illness and/or addictions a place to heal through the power of artistic expression.

Details 416.203.2711

Dorothy Day Place

Dorothy Day Place is a supportive housing program for women (2-Spirit, trans and cis), non-binary and gender diverse people impacted by homelessness. Studio apartments provide permanent housing with on-site flexible supports that promote dignity and autonomy for people who face personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing.

Details 905-528-5877

Emergency Clothing Program

The Emergency Clothing Program provides cost-free help for families and individuals in need. If you have questions about the food & clothing program, please call 905.972.9485. We operate Monday to Friday with appointments scheduled for 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, and 2pm. Doors open at 8:30am and 12:30pm. We are closed for lunch from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Doors are closed for the day at 2:45pm. A friendly reminder to arrive on time for your appointment. Late arrivals may be required to reschedule at a later date.

The New Registration process is in person and on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive early (no later than 8:30AM or 12:30PM) since we have a daily registration capacity limit. *Please bring I.D. for all household members with proof of address when you register in person.

Details 905-972-9485

Emergency Food Program (Venture Centre)

The Good Shepherd Venture Centre Emergency Food Program provides emergency food and clothing in an easily accessible environment for clients. We operate Monday to Friday with appointments scheduled for 9am, 10:30am, 1pm, and 2pm. Doors open at 8:30am and 12:30pm. We are closed for lunch from 11:45am to 12:30pm. Doors are closed for the day at 2:45pm. A friendly reminder to arrive on time for your appointment. Late arrivals may be required to reschedule at a later date.