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I Need Help - Emergency Assistance and Homelessness

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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 Emergency Assistance Funds?

The District of Muskoka can help eligible individuals with:

  • rent (owing);
  • moving costs;
  • utility bills (owing);
  • fuel or wood;
  • food security; and
  • other necessities.

Muskoka 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 our homelessness team at 705-645-2412 to speak with a case manager about finding accommodations. You can also access a list of Emergency Shelters located in Muskoka the following link: View a Listing of Emergency Shelters

Are You In Crisis?

If you are in crisis, and require emergency assistance, please call your local Ontario Provincial Police (toll free in Ontario:  1-888-310-1122; or 705-645-2211 for Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Muskoka Lakes, and Georgian Bay; or 705-789-5551 for Huntsville and Lake of Bays) or dial 9-1-1.

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Phone: 705-645-2100
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