The Homelessness Network of Sudbury have announced their first Extreme Cold Weather Alert of the season. For the next twenty-four hours. Warming centers will be open, and a hotline will set up for those in need. The alert is put into place when there is a daily low of 20 degrees Celsius with a wind chill. Further details below:
Hot Line: 675-6422: L’Association des jeunes de la rue will operate an overnight phone line to direct callers to appropriate services and to take calls from concerned citizens.
Shelters: Emergency shelter programs for homeless persons are available 24 hours through Salvation Army men’s shelter, Cedar Place for women and children and l’Association des jeunes de le rue for youth.
Emergency Warming Centre: The Elgin Street Mission will become an emergency warming centre and extend their regular hours of operation by remaining open 24 hours during an Extreme Cold Weather Alert. As part of its emergency response, they will also provide a hot meal at night.
Off The Street Emergency Shelter Program: The Off The Street (OTS) Emergency Shelter Program is open for the 2017/2018 winter season. The OTS provides temporary cots and a warm, safe place to sleep for persons who are under the influence or otherwise disconnected from mainstream shelter services. This shelter, located at 200 Larch St., will run from 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every night until April 16th, 2018.
Outreach: L’Association des jeunes de la rue (Community Outreach Program) will provide overnight services to make contact with people on the street and to transport individuals to shelters. Outreach workers will be equipped with extra clothing, blankets and coffee for those who choose not to access shelters.
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