The Kenora Emergency Shelter is operated by CMHA Kenora Branch in partnership with the Kenora District Services Board
Program: Kenora Emergency Shelter - Kenora
Organization: Kenora Fellowship Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-468-1838
Fax: 807-468-6396
Email: office@cmhak.on.ca
Website: www.cmhak.on.ca/index.php/kenora-emergency-shelter
Address:
c/o c/o Emergency Shelter, Ne Chee Friendship Centre
227 Second St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1G1
Street
Address
:
430 Second St S
Kenora
Location:
  • Emergency Shelter is located in the basement of the Knox United Church
  • Entrance on Second St S side of building
Accessibility:
Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with ramp to side door but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Hours: Shelter: Mon-Sun 4 pm-8 am

Clinical Service Hub: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Sara Dias - Chief Executive Officer, CMHA Kenora Branch
807-468-1838 Ext 8113 * sdias@cmhak.on.ca
Maria Viana - Kenora Emergency Shelter Operations Team Lead
807-468-1838 * mviana@cmhak.on.ca
Service Description: Operates an emergency shelter providing homelessness and poverty related supports and services including:
  • Overnight emergency shelter (46 beds)
  • Warm beverages, light snacks and toiletries
  • Use of showers and laundry facility
  • Referrals to other services such as mental health, addictions, employment and housing supports
Clinical Service Hub
  • Hosts individual and group programs from external agencies to provide socialization for patrons and learn life skills
  • Assists with accessing services and housing options when possible
  • Provides case management, assessment of risks and individualized treatment plans



Fees: None
Application: Emergency shelter is provided for individuals on an as-needed basis


Doors are locked at 11:30 pm each night
Eligibility / Target Population: Open to vulnerable, disadvantaged, displaced and marginalized individuals regardless of race or gender
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora
See Also: Emergency Shelters for Adults
Last Updated: 10/30/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=171160

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