Winter Response Strategy

The City of Hamilton, along with community partners, have launched a comprehensive Winter Response Strategy to better address the needs of those experiencing homelessness during the winter months.

The program is effective from December 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025 and is not tied to the City’s Cold Alert system like it was previously. The offerings as part of the response will be available ongoing during this time period, regardless of the temperature outdoors.

This program represents an elevated standard of winter response service, surpassing the city's prior offerings, with the aim of providing a more effective response to the community's needs, specifically for the unhoused.

Winter Response Measures

To offer protection for and safety throughout the winter season for unhoused individuals, these measures will be implemented:

Overnight Drop-In & Evening Warming Spaces

Daytime drop-in, overnight drop-in and overnight warming spaces within Hamilton will be made available.

To determine if there is available space at a specific location, please contact the number listed for that service.

NOTE:  These services are specific to additional supports in place December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and hours are subject to change. For information on ongoing, regular services and supports, please visit Preventing & Ending Homelessness