The District Municipality of Muskoka operates programs to help residents who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of becoming homeless, with supports and services. Read more about these programs and services below:
Do You Need Financial Help with Housing?
The District of Muskoka Housing Support Fund can help eligible individuals and families with:
- rent (owing);
- moving costs;
- utility bills (owing);
- fuel;
- food security; and
- other necessities.
This program is able to provide this support through funding from the Province's Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative. To apply for assistance, please contact us by email or telephone at 705-645-2412 ext. 4363, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding holidays.
Are You Homeless?
We are here to help! Call or email our homelessness team Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm at 705-645-2412 to speak with a case manager about finding accommodations, information about services and supports, or to learn more about the by-name list. Messages received after hours will be responded to on the next business day.
You can also access a list of Emergency Shelters located in Muskoka the following link: View a Listing of Emergency Shelters.
Do You Need Food or Mental Health Support?
No matter where you live in Muskoka, help is never far away.
We keep an up to date listing of food and mental health supports available to you in your community.
Visit our Food and Support page for more information.
After Hours Emergency or Crisis
After Hours - Always call 9-1-1 for an emergency or crisis situation.
The following agencies may be able to provide assistance after hours for non-emergency situations:
- O.P.P. 1-888-310-1122 (toll-free in Ontario)
- Bracebridge, Muskoka Lakes, and Gravenhurst: 705- 645-2211
- Huntsville and Lake of Bays: 705-789-5551
- Georgian Bay: 705-526-3761
- Local hospitals:
- South Muskoka Memorial Hospital - 75 Ann St., Bracebridge - (705) 645-4404
- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital - 100 Frank Miller Dr., Huntsville - (705) 789-2311
- Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital - 170 Colborne St., W, Orillia - (705) 325-2201
- Canadian Mental Health Association crisis line (1-800-461-5424)
- Muskoka Victim Services: 1-844-762-9945
- Muskoka Women’s Shelters - Interval House (Bracebridge): 705-645-4461 or Chrysalis (Huntsville): 705-789-8488
- The Table Men’s Shelter (Huntsville): 705-783-5827
- Each community may also have local churches or faith groups who are able to assist with emergency accommodation.
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency or crisis situations.