Places that ACTUALLY help Homeless People

Due to the reveal of the very vague and very dystopian Anti-homeless A.I Harrassment line by the Sarnia Police, I asked the folks at r/sarnia to help me put this much less dystopian human-made Help list together, to help our neighbours struggling on the street. More to be added!

Homeless Services, Food Banks, and Meals

The Good Shepherd’s Lodge

519-344-1679

this should be the number one call for all things homelessness. If they cannot help, they will do their best to point you in the direction of who can help.

The Haven

519-336-5941

This is the youth version of the lodge servicing those ages 16-21 for the homeless teens in our community

Grace Cafe

184 Davis st.

6 days a week 7am-11am

serve a warm meal every morning.

Nightlight

Adult drop-in

181 Christina St N.

Tuesday 6-9pm

Wednesday 6-9pm

Thursday 1-4pm

It’s coffee, socialization, and a place to warm up when it’s cold out

Aamjiwnaang’s Food Bank

 
1300 Tashmoo Avenue, Sarnia

519-332-6770

Monday to Thursday 9 am - 12 pm and 1 - 4 pm

This food bank can be accessed once per month. It is for those who live on the Reserve

Lambton College Food Bank

*for Sarnia students *

519-542-7751 Ext. 2413

Monday to Friday 10 am - 2 pm

This food bank can be accessed every 2 weeks

Immigration students must register at International Student Office before first use

Neighbourlink- Sarnia

707 Talfourd Street, Sarnia Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm

Wednesday to Friday 9 am - 12pm (noon)

This food bank can be accessed once per month

St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank & Help Centre

228 Davis Street, Sarnia

519-337-1058

Wednesday to Friday 11 am - 3 pm (call 1st if possible)

This food bank can be accessed every 4 weeks

The Inn of the Good Shepherd

115 John Street, Sarnia

519-344-1746

Food Bank Hours

Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 11:15 am

Soup Kitchen

Monday to Friday 1-2:30 pm

Saturday/Sunday 4:30-5:30 pm

The Salvation Army

970 Confederation Street, Sarnia

519-344-1142 (call 1st if possible)

Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 12 pm and 1-3:30 pm

This food bank can be accessed every 4 weeks

Women’s interval home

519-336-5200

For women fleeing domestic violence in need of a place to stay, counselling, or support

The Centre

519-337-3154

Formerly called The Sexual Assault Survivors Centre- they offer counselling for anyone who has experienced gender based violence.

Additionally, they can point towards other ressources if needed

RiverCity Vineyard. EMERGENCY ONLY

located on Mitton St N, they provide a shelter, free store, church, shower program, and food bank.

They do require anyone who uses their services to be clean and sober and able to pass a drug test

This is a last resort only.

Sarnia Police MHART

The team is fantastic.

Do not hesitate to call if someone is in a mental health crisis

Addiction help if wanted/ needed

Bluewater Health Addictions Services - Community Withdrawal Management

519-332-4673 (519-332-HOPE)

Residential Withdrawal Management Program

519-464-4487

All addictions services in Lambton County are managaed through the hospital. If someone is ready for residential treatment, addictions services at the hospital is the first step.

Withdrawal management can also be accessed through the crisis team at the ER