Homelessness
Homelessness and Emergency Shelter Services
Northern Pines
Northern Pines is home to the 24/7 Integrated Shelter and Housing Support Program, a year-round service that includes overnight shelter, daytime programming, and connections to community supports.
District-Wide Unsheltered Persons Response
Homelessness Outreach & Program Engagement
For outreach support, call 705-474-2151 ext. 44673 (4-HOPE)
or email outreach@dnssab.ca
As services are being rolled out, callers may need to leave a voicemail and a response will follow.
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For individuals looking for shelter, please contact the Crisis Centre North Bayㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
Emergency Crisis Line
24/7
(705) 474-1031*
If a municipality has an encampment that requires closure or relocation, please email trever.leblond@dnssab.ca or stacey.cyopeck@dnssab.ca to assist and coordinate planning a response.
Coordinated Access Nipissing (CAN)
If you or someone you know is in need of Emergency Shelter Services, the first step is reaching out to a Coordinated Access Point
Coordinated Access Nipissing (CAN) is a shift in the way that community agencies support people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Individuals and families can call or visit any of the agencies listed below for more information on referrals, supports, and services to help them find or keep their home. You will be asked to complete a Common Intake and Consent form, and may be asked for further information to support your housing journey. People who are currently homeless can choose to add their name to the Coordinated Access Nipissing (CAN) Priority List. The (CAN) Priority List is a registry of everyone who is homeless in the District of Nipissing, has a profile in the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) and have consented to share their information with Coordinated Access Nipissing (CAN) access points. This list is used to assess individuals and households based on their current situation.
As services, supports, and housing options become available individuals and households on the CAN Priority List will be matched based on their needs and overall eligibility.
1. Access Points
Visit, Call or email a CAN Access Point
- AIDS Commitee of North Bay and Area (ACNBA)
- Crisis Centre North Bay (CCNB)
- Low Income People's Involvment of Nipissing (LIPI)
- North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (NBIFC)
- Nipissing First Nation (NFN)
- Canadian Mental Health Assosciation of North Bay and Disctrict (CMHA)
- District of Nipissing Social Services (DNSSAB)
- Legion Service Bureau
- The Gathering Place
- Brain Injury Association of North Bay Area (BIANBA)
- No More Tears West Nipissing
2. Triage
- Complete an Intake
- Make sure Individuals are safe
- Address basic needs (food, water, medical attention)
- Assist with preventing homelessness
3. Assessment
Speak with individuals to learn more about their needs, barriers, wants and goals.
4. Match
Match and refer to appropriate & available supports, services and housing.
5. Follow-Up
Once housed: regular check-ins and support.
Access Points
| ☏ 705-474-1031 Crisis Centre North Bay - Emergency Shelter Hours of Operation: 24/7 |
☏ 705-358-5901 Crisis Centre North Bay - Low Barrier Shelter Hours of Operation: 24/7 |
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☏ 705-476-4088 |
☏ 705-497-3560
AIDS Committee North Bay and Area
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Closed for lunch 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
☏ 705-474-2151 Ext. 45588
Homelessness Prevention Services
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
☏ 705-472-1337
Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
☏ 705-474-2811
Suswin Village – North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
☏ 705-474-7687
The Gathering Place
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
☏ (705) 478-8664
Brain Injury Association of North Bay and Area
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM-4:30 PM
☏ 705-980-0420
No More Tears West Nipissing
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday – available 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM as needed
On call 24 hours
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
If you find yourself without a place to stay tonight, please reach out to a Coordinated Access Nipissing Access Point shown above.
DNSSAB's Outreach program is beginning to provide outreach support to those living unsheltered. They connect them with basic needs, supports, including health supports through the Community Paramedicine program.
Homelessness is characterized by the instability of housing and the inadequacy of income, health care supports and social supports. It is important to understand that there are different levels to Homlessness. There are people living unsheltered, living on the streets or in encampments. There are people living in shelter looking to transition for a variety of reasons such as: fire, flood, eviction, etc. There are hidden homeless. Individuals or families staying with friends or family (couch surfing) because they lack permanent housing. Lastly, there are those at risk of homelessness because they are falling behind in rent, bills or struggling to make ends meet.
Regardless of the situation, there are services here at the DNSSAB and through the Coordinated Access Nipissing system where supports and programs are provided to those who need them. Please see the above list of agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Coordinated Access is a system that helps people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless get the support they need more quickly and fairly. Instead of contacting many different agencies, a person can go through one main access point to get connected with housing and services. The system collects and shares information (with consent) between service providers to better understand each person needs and match them with the right housing options and programs.
The CAN Priority List is list of individuals who are on the By-Name List and have completed a CAN Common Assessment with CAN agency in the last 6 months and are therefore eligible for being matched with available resources in which they are eligible for.
Contact one of the CAN Access Points below:
AIDs Committee North Bay and Area (705) 497-3560
Brain Injury Association of North Bay and Area (705) 478-8664
Canadian Mental Health Association – North Bay and District (705) 476-4088
Crisis Centre North Bay (705) 474-1031
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (705) 474-2151 Ext. 45588
Legion Service Bureau – North Bay (705) 472-8650
Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing (705) 472-1337
Nipissing First Nation (705) 498-9482
No More Tears West Nipissing (705) 980-0420
North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (705) 472-2811
The Gathering Place North Bay (705) 474-7687