Homelessness Resources

Bruce County, the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce, and other community partners are working together to connect people who are unhoused to various supports with the goal to more permanent housing. If you need support or are concerned about the well-being of a person who is unhoused…​

Who do you call?

YMCA Rural Housing & Homelessness Outreach works to prevent, address, and reduce homelessness in our community. Outreach Workers also visit known encampments to deliver basic supplies such as water, snacks, socks, mitts, and sanitation supplies. Call 519-371-9222 to make an appointment, or 211 for after-hours support.

211 – Afterhours Emergency Shelter support in Bruce and Grey County and connects to community resources such as meal programs and food banks, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Bruce County Human Services – Income supports, rent-geared-to-income housing, help with rental/utility arrears, first/last months rent, and moving expenses. 1-800-265-3022

911 – if someone is in serious distress or in case of emergency. 

For more information on available services, see the Homelessness Resources in Bruce County document or visit Bruce and Grey Community Information.