Emergency Housing and Shelters
If you have no place to stay, there are places in the community that can provide emergency accommodation to singles and families.
Warming Hub
The Northumberland Warming Hub is now available as a winter relief measure. This service provides an additional safe space in our community where, during the overnight hours, people can take shelter from the cold, rest and access washrooms and light refreshments. During daytime hours, the location serves as a hub for support agencies to connect with people and provide services such as wellness checks and vaccine clinics, crisis intervention, housing search supports, addiction harm reduction supports, and social services.
Warming Hub services are provided by Transition House Emergency Shelter in partnership with St. Peter's Anglican Church, Cobourg, with funding from Northumberland County.
Northumberland Warming Hub details
October 16, 2023 to April 30, 2023
Open 7 nights/week
8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
St. Peter's Church, located at 240 College Street, Cobourg
Transition House shelter
10 Chapel Street, Cobourg
Emergency shelter services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Northumberland are provided by Transition House shelter in the Town of Cobourg. Community members can access emergency shelter services through the coordinated entry system managed by Transition House, either through local agencies or through self-referral by calling 905-376-9562.
Emergency shelters for women fleeing abuse
There are two emergency shelters for single women or women with children that are fleeing abuse. Both shelters provide counselling and outreach support services.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
40 Swayne Street, Cobourg
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre provides shelter services for women and families fleeing violence and abuse. Cornerstone delivers a coordinated care approach, connecting women with counselors, housing, and family support workers, all under one roof.
For more information, call 905-372-0746 or 1-800-263-3757.
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig (AKG)
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig (AKG) is an emergency shelter facility that accommodates indigenous and non-indigenous women and their children who are experiencing family violence. A 24-hour support line and walk-in services are also available.
For more information call 905-352-3708 or toll free at 1-800-388-5171.
Additional supports for unsheltered residents
If you are homeless or need help finding more suitable housing, you can contact:
- Northumberland County Community and Social Services: 905-372-6846 or 1-800-354-7050 ext. 2001
- The Salvation Army Community and Family Services: 905-373-9440 or 1-866-865-0678
- The Help Centre of Northumberland: 905-372-2646 or 1-888-698-3382
- Green Wood Coalition: 905-885-8700