905-528-7635
Fax 905-521-9995
mensservices@mission-services.com

Men's Residence at 325 James St N is a 24 hour emergency crisis shelter for 58 men. Professional staff provides the support and services needed daily by the homeless, including: warm meals, clothing, counseling, a safe place to sleep, and referrals for housing, health care, and other essential community services.

What do we do?

• Leading, Caring and Renewing
• We offer compassion
• We offer hope
• We offer opportunities
• We welcome our guests
• We serve our guests and each other

What's on Campus?

• Fully operational kitchen and cafeteria
• Jamesville Residential Program
• Chapel
• Administration Offices
• Emergency Shelter Beds
• Discovery House Program
• Health Clinic

Who might you meet?

• Addiction Workers
• Case Workers
• Social Service Workers
• Administration Staff
• Residential Attendants
• Students, Interns, Trainees
• Cooks
• Environmental Care Workers (Housekeeping)
• Group Facilitators
• Healthcare Providers (Doctors, Nurses, Specialists)

How do we serve?

Basic needs are met at Men's Services:

• Nutritious & delicious meals and snacks
• Warm bed, clean sheets and pillows
• Secure and safe environment
• Clean dorms and campus
• Laundry services available
• Warm showers
• Basic necessities-shampoo, razor, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, underwear and gently used men's clothing or shoes when available

Case Management Services

• Case workers assist clients to identify and create a plan and set goals
• Recover lost or stolen I.D.
• Locate housing in community
• Make appointments with Ontario Works
• Healthcare needs met by clinic or CCAC (Community Care Access Centre)
• Addiction and mental health needs
• Referrals to community services
• Referrals to Taking Steps Program for men

Healthcare Services

• Weekly clinics offering primary care services by Family Physicians and Nurses
• Specialist referrals, lab work, and other medical tests available
• Internist specialist clinic offered once per month or as needed
• Psychiatrist appointments and assissments available as required
• Mental Health Nurse visits weekly
• Clinic is part of the local Shelter Health Network
• E-health charting used to follow clients throughout the community to improve quality of care

Chaplaincy and Spirituality Services

• Sunday night chapel service weekly (open to the community in general)
• Chaplain's office is on campus
• Chaplaincy Interns available to all clients and are interactive in various aspects of program and group sessions

How you can help:

Because we serve 200 individuals monthly, we are in constant need of toiletry supplies: razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, men's underarm deodorant (for $3 we provide a complete kit!), new or used towels, single size bedding and pillows. Gift certificates always come in handy.

Clothing in season (new or used): gloves, hats, blue jeans, underwear, socks, running shoes, winter boots, work boots, coats.