Mobile Street & Community Outreach Program

About the Program

S.H.I.F.T’s Outreach Program is focused on preventing homelessness, serving those living with low income throughout South Simcoe. The program's goal is to connect individuals, couples, and families to urgently needed supplies, services, and supports as well as provide emergency assistance to those at risk of or experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity (housed or otherwise).

The Outreach team is mobile, 7 days a week, throughout the 5 municipalities that make up the area known as South Simcoe (Innisfil, Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford/West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth). The team makes regular stops at established locations in each municipality several times weekly. The team will also make individuals appointments to meet up with participants at a location convenient for all.

Operations are based out of S.H.I.F.T. headquarters

at 123 Victoria St. W. in Alliston.

Call or text us: 705-890-8173

Email us: outreach@shiftforgood.ca

Hours of operation*:

Monday - Friday

7:30 am - 9:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

705-890-8173

*hours may vary depending on need.

The Outreach program operates year-round

YOUTH OUTREACH

Supporting youth (16-24yrs) who are unhoused, at-risk of losing their housing, and/or food insecure

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays*

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

705-985-8173

*outside of these times, youth workers are paired with our regular outreach team members Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Hours may vary depending on need.

Part of the StreetReach Collective

This project has received funding support from Waypoint and the County of Simcoe.

We operate this program in partnership with the regional "StreetReach" collective, a consortium led by Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care alongside community partners including The Busby Centre, Lighthouse, Home Horizon and Youth Haven. This integrated approach ensures consistent, coordinated supports for individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the region.

Our Role in StreetReach

As a StreetReach partner, S.H.I.F.T. is responsible for Assertive Street Outreach in: South Simcoe (Adults & Youth): Innisfil, Essa, Adjala‑Tosorontio, Bradford/West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth.

This work is part of a County‑wide, seven‑day‑a‑week outreach system designed to engage unsheltered individuals and connect them to long‑term housing solutions.

What You Can Expect

Access to basic needs, clothing and clothing referrals, harm reduction supplies, all forms of hygiene supplies, food, meal and basic grocery items and connections to local services such as housing, employment, mental health and more.

Mobile services, making scheduled stops in pre-determined locations as well as taking appointments to meet at designated places throughout South Simcoe (as needed).

A committed team of staff and volunteers helping to make you feel safe and supported.