Out of the Cold emergency shelter opening in Sarnia

Sarnia, ON - The County of Lambton, in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd, will be opening an Out of the Cold emergency shelter program this weekend at the former Laurel Lea-St Matthews’s Church in the City of Sarnia.

The program will be managed by the Inn of the Good Shepherd, with the County’s Social Services Division providing funding and support services, including intensive case management, rapid re-housing, and financial assistance for housing. Local service providers with specialized expertise will also be on-site to provide additional supports for those staying at the shelter. This collaborative approach with agency partners across the County will help people access housing and ensure their move to more permanent housing will be successful.

There are presently 253 individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the County and approximately 53 individuals sleeping rough. With the increased number of individuals experiencing homelessness additional emergency housing solutions are necessary.

Anyone who requires emergency shelter or is assisting someone in need of shelter is asked to contact the Inn of the Good Shepherd’s Lodge directly for intake at
519-344-1679. 

Visit www.lambtononline.ca/homelessness for more information on how the County of Lambton is working to prevent and address homelessness in Lambton County.

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Please contact:

Valerie Colasanti
General Manager, Social Services Division
County of Lambton                                           
519-344-2061 ext. 2010
Email Valerie Colasanti

Myles Vanni
Executive Director
The Inn of the Good Shepherd
519-344-1746
myles@theinnsarnia.ca