24-hour respite sites

Notice: December 22, 2025 - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting temperatures for the next few day that will will be warmer than -5C. The Warming Centres will start to close today.

81 Elizabeth St. (Behind City Hall. West of Bay St., south of Dundas St. W.)
855 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. (East of Markham Rd, south of Ellesmere Rd.)
136 Spadina Rd. (Spadina Rd., south of Dupont St.)
349 George St. (East of Jarvis, south of Gerrard St. E.)
12 Holmes Ave (Off of Yonge St., south of Finch Ave. E.)

Respite sites are located throughout the city and offer a place to rest, meals, service referrals, and programming. Calling Central Intake in advance is recommended to minimize unnecessary travel in keeping with physical distancing guidelines provided by Toronto Public Health. Search on an interactive map for these programs.

Day-time drop-ins

Drop-ins provide a range of services that may include food, healthcare, showers, laundry, information and referrals, and social and recreational activities to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Locations are available at: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/homeless-help/#dropin

Warming Centres

Warming Centres are activated when an Extreme Cold Weather Alert is issued. Services vary, depending on the facility, and provide at minimum snacks, a place to rest, and referrals to an emergency shelter.

Warming Centres become available by 7 p.m. on the day an Extreme Cold Weather Alert is called. They close at noon on the day the alert is terminated.

You do not need to contact Central Intake to access a Warming Centre - walk-ins are accepted.