Drop-In Meal Programs in Hamilton

Hamilton Out of the Cold Program (Seasonal)

• Duration: November 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
• Meal Locations & Times:
• Monday: Trinity Downtown Lutheran, 104 Hughson St N | 2–4 p.m.
• Tuesday: St. Joseph’s Parish, 260 Herkimer St | 2–4 p.m.
• Description: Provides meals to go and sit-down dinners to those in need during the winter months.

Cathedral Café at Christ's Church Cathedral

• Address: 252 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3
• Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Breakfast: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Description: Operated in partnership with St. Matthew's House and the City of Hamilton, the Cathedral Café offers a welcoming environment for those in need. Guests can enjoy two meals daily, access washrooms, and find relief from inclement weather. The café also provides various activities, services, and programs to support guests.
• Contact:
• Phone: 905-923-5471
• Email: cathedralcafe@stmatthewshouse.ca

De Mazenod Door Outreach at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church

• Address: 440 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1C6
• Hours:
• Monday to Thursday & Saturday to Sunday:
• Breakfast: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Friday:
• Breakfast: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• BBQ Lunch: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Description: De Mazenod Door Outreach serves free daily meals to individuals in need, year-round. Guests are treated with dignity and respect, and the program aims to foster a sense of community and belonging. Fridays feature a special BBQ lunch with music and a festive atmosphere.
• Contact:
• Phone: 905-522-9828
• Email: demazenod@stpatrickshamilton.ca

 

Mental Health & Addiction Services

1. Men’s Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH)

• Address: 100 West 5th St, Hamilton, ON
• Phone: 905-522-1155
• Hours: 24/7 crisis telephone support
• Description: Offers residential withdrawal management, psycho-educational relapse prevention, recovery programming, and treatment/referral planning for men struggling with substance use.

2. Suntrac Wellness & Addiction Treatment Program

• Phone: 905-528-0389
• Description: Provides abstinence-based addiction treatment services, incorporating best practices for individuals 19 and older.

3. Wayside House of Hamilton

• Address: 15 Charlton Ave W, Hamilton, ON L8P 2B8
• Phone: 905-528-8969
• Description: A live-in treatment program offering abstinence-based services to adult men, focusing on enabling purposeful lives of sobriety through evidence-based, trauma-informed services.

4. Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services (ADGS) – City of Hamilton

• Address: 21 Hunter St E, 3rd Floor, Hamilton, ON
• Phone: 905-546-3606
• Hours: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Description: Provides information, counselling, and programs for individuals, families, and friends dealing with concerns about alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

  

  

Hamilton Food Banks

1. Mission Services – Good Food Centre

• Address: 196 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7
• Phone: 905-528-4212
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Notes: Walk-in; ID required
• Website: mission-services.com

 

2. Welcome Inn Community Centre Food Bank

• Address: 40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3
• Phone: 905-525-5824
• Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Notes: ID for all household members and proof of address required
• Website: welcomeinn.ca

 

3. Neighbour to Neighbour Centre

• Address: 28 Athens St, Hamilton, ON L9C 3K9
• Phone: 905-574-1334 ext. 300
• Hours: By appointment only
• Notes: ID and proof of address required
• Website: n2ncentre.com

 

4. Stoney Creek Community Food Bank

• Address: 777 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5J4
• Phone: 905-643-2090
• Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Website: stoneycreekfoodbank.com

 

 

 

Detox & Withdrawal Management

Men’s Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH)

• Address: 100 West 5th St, Hamilton, ON
• Phone: 905-522-1155
• Description: Offers residential withdrawal management and 24/7 crisis telephone support for men dealing with substance use issues.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Hamilton

• Description: Provides support groups for individuals seeking help with alcohol addiction.
• Contact: Visit https://www.aahamilton.org/ for meeting times and locations.

Housing Support Services for Men in Hamilton

1. Hamilton Housing Help Centre

• Address: 119 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z3
• Phone: 905-526-8100
• Email: info@housinghelpcentre.ca
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Services:
• Rental listings and housing search assistance
• Subsidized housing applications
• Tenant rights education and eviction prevention
• Financial assistance programs, including the Housing Stability Benefit and Housing Emergency Loan Program
• Free phone access and community referrals
• Website: housinghelpcentre.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

📞 Additional Resources

• ConnexOntario: Provides free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness, or gambling.
• Phone: 1-866-531-2600
• Website: ConnexOntarioOntario
• COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): Offers crisis intervention, assessment, and referral services for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
• Phone: 905-972-8338
• 211 Ontario: Provides information on community and social services in Ontario.
• Phone: Dial 2-1-1
• Website: 211 Ontario

 

Crisis Lines:

COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team):

• Phone: 905-972-8338 (24/7 crisis line)

 Kids Help Phone:

• Phone: 1-800-668-6868
• Text: Text CONNECT to 686868
• Chat: Visit the website to access online chat support

Good2Talk:

• Phone: 1-866-925-5454
• Text: Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
• Chat: Visit the website to access online chat support

Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton: Phone: 905-522-1477 (24/7)

Barrett Centre for Crisis Support provides a safe environment in the community for individuals who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis and who do not require a hospital stay. They serve all genders, 16 years of age or older. Our confidential and free services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Contact: 24-Hour Crisis Line: 905.529.7878

Shelters:

Good Shepherd Youth Services: Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for homeless youth aged 16-21. Contact: 905-308-8090

Men’s Shelters:

o  Mission Services of Hamilton - Men's Shelter: Provides emergency shelter, meals, and support services for homeless men. Contact: 905-528-7635

o  Good Shepherd Centre - Men's Shelter: Offers emergency shelter, meals, and support services for homeless men. Contact: 905-972-9485

Shelters for Homeless Women:

o  Mission Services of Hamilton - Women's Shelter: Provides emergency shelter, meals, and support services for homeless women. Contact: 905-528-7635

o  Interval House of Hamilton: Offers emergency shelter, counseling, and support services for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Contact: 905-387-9959

 

Mental Health Support:

o  COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team): Provides crisis intervention, assessment, and referral services for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Contact: 905-972-8338

o  Youth Wellness Centre: Offers counseling, therapy, and mental health support services specifically tailored to youth aged 17-25. Contact: 905-546-3437

Addiction Support:

o  Alternatives for Youth provides community-based substance use and addiction treatment services that engage and mobilize youth and their families. Contact: (905) 527-4469

o  ADAPT (Addiction, Drug, and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment): Provides assessment, counseling, and support services for youth struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Contact: 905-546-3606

o  Mission Services of Hamilton - Youth Addiction Services: Offers addiction treatment programs, counseling, and support services for youth aged 14-24. Contact: 905-528-4211

Housing Support:

a. YWCA Hamilton - Transitional Living Program: Provides transitional housing and support services for homeless or at-risk youth aged 16-24. Contact: 905-522-9922

b. Wesley Urban Ministries - Youth Housing Support Services: Offers housing assistance, case management, and life skills training for homeless and precariously housed youth aged 16-24. Contact: 905-528-5640

Support for LGBTQ+ Programs and Services:

a. The Well: LGBTQ+ Community Wellness Centre: Provides support groups, counseling, and social services for LGBTQ+ youth  Contact: 905-525-5824

b. Hamilton AIDS Network: Offers LGBTQ+ affirming services, HIV/AIDS support, and harm reduction programs. Contact: 905-528-0854

Additional Resources:

a. Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK): Provides mental health and counseling services for children, youth, and families. Contact: 905-634-2347

b. Kids Help Phone: Offers 24/7 counseling and support services for youth on a wide range of issues including mental health, relationships, and crisis intervention. Contact: 1-800-668-6868

c. Hamilton Public Health Services - Sexual Health Clinic:  Contact: 905-528-5894

Hamilton Out of The Cold - 2024/2025 Meal Program 

Starting November 1, 2024, until March 31, 2025, Hamilton Out of The Cold will be providing meals to go and sit-down dinners to those in need. Here’s our schedule for the season:

Meals to Go:
- Monday: Trinity Downtown Lutheran (104 Hughson St. N) | 2 – 4 p.m.

- Tuesday: St. Joseph’s Parish (260 Herkimer St.) | 2 – 4 p.m.

- Wednesday:
Heritage Green Seventh Day Adventist (349 Isaac Brock Dr., Stoney Creek Mountain) | 2 – 5 p.m.
Erskine Presbyterian (19 Pearl St. N) | 2 – 4 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian (80 Mill St N, Waterdown) | 4 – 5 p.m.

- Thursday:
Central Presbyterian (165 Charlton Ave. W) | 3:30 – 5 p.m.
St. Stephen on the Mount Anglican (625 Concession St.) | 3:30 – 5 p.m.

- Friday: St. Joseph’s Parish (260 Herkimer St.) | 2 – 4 p.m.

Sit-Down Dinners:
- Monday: Immanuel Christian Reformed (61 Mohawk Rd. W) | 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Café – Warm Beverage and Snack:
- Monday: Central Presbyterian (165 Charlton Ave. W) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For updates and more details, visit us at www.hamiltonoutofthecold.ca. Let’s take care of each other this winter!