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NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF ST. MARYS
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With colder weather approaching, the Town of St. Marys is sharing an update on the services available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness this winter.
Community Outreach Worker
The Town’s full-time Community Outreach Worker is in regular contact with individuals experiencing homelessness in St Marys and offers facilitation, education, and referrals for those who require socio-economic support.
If you are experiencing homelessness or are concerned about a person or family in need of help, please contact our Outreach Worker at 226-261-0098 or [email protected].
Warming Stations
Several Town facilities are open for those looking for a safe, warm space during daytime hours. Options include:
- Pyramid Recreation Centre (317 James St. S)
- St. Marys Public Library (15 Church St. N)
- St. Marys Museum (177 Church St. S)
Emergency Accommodation
The City of Stratford Social Services Department is the provincially designated provider of short-term emergency accommodation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Perth County.
The Town can connect individuals/families experiencing homelessness in St. Marys with the City of Stratford to arrange emergency accommodation.
Emergency accommodation services are completely voluntary; individuals experiencing homelessness have the right to refuse them and may choose to do so, despite the cold temperatures.
If you need emergency accommodation, or know someone that does, contact the Outreach Worker at 226-261-0098 or [email protected] or the City of Stratford at 519-271-3773, ext. 200 or 1-800-669-2948 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484 (after hours, weekends, and holidays).
More Information
Additional information about local support services available for individuals experiencing homelessness is available at www.townofstmarys.com/stonetownsupports.
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