Housing
Emergency Housing
Types Of Emergency Housing
Emergency housing is temporary housing that can help you find stable housing, protect you from harsh weather or provide you with meals and sanitary products.
Shelters
Shelters are available for folks who are experiencing homelessness. There are day and overnight shelters that offer the same or similar services. Generally, shelters are temporary placements and provide sleeping areas, showers, food and clothing.
To find emergency housing close to you, check out MB211 (opens in new window).
Youth in Care Emergency Housing
Safe Suites
Up to 90 days of housing with the goal of providing time for you to plan with your CFS worker to get more secure housing.
Eligibility
- Be in CFS care or on an Agreements with Young Adults (AYA)
- Be between 17-21 years old
- Have ID – ask your CFS worker if you don’t have ID
- Have a bank account – as your CFS worker if you don’t have ID
How to apply
- Ask your CFS worker that to send the referral to the program
What to expect
- Safe short-term housing
- Goal setting with you, the staff and your CFS worker
- Help with finding safe long-term housing
Cooling Centres
Cooling Centres are places you can go to cool down in the hot summer. These places often have food, hygiene supplies and washrooms.
To find a heating centre near you, check out MB211 (opens in new window).
Heating Centres
Heating Centres are places you can go to stay warm during the cold season. You cannot stay overnight and usually have to stay awake while you are there. These places often have food, hygiene supplies and washrooms.
To find a heating centre near you, check out MB211 (opens in new window).
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Santiago Greico
Can Help With:
I can assist you with navigating services throughout the province. I can provide advocacy in situations where your needs and voices should be met. Help with appli...
Santiago Greico
Any pronouns
Can Help With:
I can assist you with navigating services throughout the province. I can provide advocacy in situations where your needs and voices should be met. Help with applications, getting ID, housing, referrals to services and resources, mental health, and substance use system navigation, and understanding government systems work.
Favourite Quote:
“I’m trying to do better than good enough.” -Drake
Post-secondary pathway:
Addictions and Community Services Worker Diploma - CDI College. Current U of M student.
3 fun facts about me:
- I play NHL habitually.
- I like to watch cartoons.
- I have a wide taste in all music.
Ashley Riazanov (ON LEAVE)
Can Help With: Connecting youth with cultural events such as sharing circles, medicine walks, sweat lodges, language and other workshops. I can also assist with navigating service...
Ashley Riazanov (ON LEAVE)
(she/her)
Can Help With: Connecting youth with cultural events such as sharing circles, medicine walks, sweat lodges, language and other workshops. I can also assist with navigating services throughout the province. I can provide advocacy in situations where your needs and voices should be met. Help with applications, getting ID, housing, referrals to services and resources, mental health, and substance use system navigation, and understanding government systems work.
Favourite Quote: “It’s okay to fall apart sometimes, tacos do, and we still love them.”
Post-secondary pathway:
- University of Winnipeg- Bachelor of Arts
- Red River College- Early Childhood Education Diploma (Honours)
3 fun facts about me:
- I love the beach.
- I’m a soccer mama.
- I strongly believe summer is the superior season.