Record #:
ORI1015
Last Full Update:
17 Oct 2024
Attention
| Public Comments | There is a triage list for bed availability. Please be sure to call back each day to remain on the list. |
Contacts
| Office Phone | 705-329-2265 ext 1, Adult Shelter ; 705-329-2265 ext 2, Youth Shelter |
| Fax | 705-329-3621 |
| info@orillialighthouse.ca | |
| Website | https://www.orillialighthouse.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram |
| Primary Contact | Angelique Noorlander, Shelter and Housing Director; Phone: ext 125; Email: angelique@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Rosemary Petersen, Managing Director; Phone: ext 109; Email: rosemary@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Donna Godfrey, Volunteer Supervisor; Email: donna@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Primary Executive | Linda Goodall, Executive Director; Email: linda@orillialighthouse.ca |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours - for registered participants |
Description and Service
| Description (Service) | The Lighthouse operates an overnight, year-round Emergency Shelter Program serving 50 adults and 8 youth. Anyone seeking emergency shelter can drop in or call the intake line. If seeking Emergency Shelter, the call or visit must be from the person seeking emergency shelter. The Lighthouse uses a diversion and triage model to register the most vulnerable individuals first. |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up
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| Application | Emergency Shelter Program services can be accessed from a variety of sources including self-referral, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), community partner referrals, and institutional discharge planning through hospitals, Correctional Services and other facilities. Call or walk-in |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Location Information
| Areas Served | Orillia |
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Front St and Queen St |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Front St and Queen St |
| Mailing Address | 75 Queen St E Orillia Canada L3V 8M2 |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible - Shelter |