Thunder Bay Addiction Centers

01/20/2026

During this cold snap we want the public to know that each area shelter offers overflow beds when their regular beds are full. Please spread the word that as it became colder Urban Abby opened up more overflow beds funded by the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board. Shelter House has overflow beds when Urban Abby is full and as an emergency measure Grace Place Out of the Cold has an overflow area. There will not be anyone left out in the cold who presents themselves to the area shelters and Shelter House also has the Street Out Reach Services (SOS) that can transport to Salvation Army if they have space. When the temperature plummets past -30 degrees we also give our clients bus tickets to go to PACE in the morning. Everyone who has donated warm clothing, mitts, hats, coats and jackets they are all being put to use. If you have donated food we are blessed to feed our overnight clients a hot supper, hot breakfast in the morning and give a bagged lunch to go. We also serve a community meal Mon Tues and Wed from 1:00-4:00pm. Thank you to all the hard working services making sure the homeless have a place to stay. Thank you Thunder Bay! Please share the Shelter System Emergency Overflow Plan Flow Chart.

01/20/2026

During this cold snap we want the public to know that each area shelter offers overflow beds when their regular beds are full. Please spread the word that as it became colder Urban Abby opened up more overflow beds funded by the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board. Shelter House has overflow beds when Urban Abby is full and as an emergency measure Grace Place Out of the Cold has an overflow area. There will not be anyone left out in the cold who presents themselves to the area shelters and Shelter House also has the Street Out Reach Services (SOS) that can transport to Salvation Army if they have space. When the temperature plummets past -30 degrees we also give our clients bus tickets to go to PACE in the morning. Everyone who has donated warm clothing, mitts, hats, coats and jackets they are all being put to use. If you have donated food we are blessed to feed our overnight clients a hot supper, hot breakfast in the morning and give a bagged lunch to go. We also serve a community meal Mon Tues and Wed from 1:00-4:00pm. Thank you to all the hard working services making sure the homeless have a place to stay. Thank you Thunder Bay! Please share.

01/19/2026

What do you reach for at the end of a long day?

Alcohol?
Cannabis?
Other substances?

If you feel as though your use of substances is affecting your mental health and well-being, we can help.

Our Substance Use Health Counsellors can help you make changes to your substance use, wherever you’re at on your journey.

No cost, no waitlist, no judgment.

Give us a call when you’re ready.
📞807-684-1880

01/19/2026

01/16/2026

Gooooood morning wonderful community! The need of our program participants is greater than ever, especially with these fluctuating temperatures. If you have the capacity to share this post, pick up and extra item on your next shopping trip or click an extra item into your digital basket, we would be ever grateful!

Donations can be dropped off to Shelter House at 420 George Street any time. Upon arrival, please come to the side door (nearest the parking lot) and ring the buzzer. If no one answers within a few moments, please call the on-call supervisor at: (807) 620-0921.

01/12/2026

The first of 2026 is grim but poignant. Context matters. Be kind to our unhoused neighbours, it is a tough time out there.

Sources:
~ Media Release: TBDSSAB funding will add 45 overflow spaces to emergency shelter system. December 17, 2025 –The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is funding an additional 45 overflow spaces.
🔗: https://www.tbdssab.ca/dec17-emergency-overflow/

~ 2025 Point-in-Time Count: Thunder Bay Snapshot Now Available
The Lakehead Social Planning Council (LSPC) has released the 2025 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count Infographic, providing a clear snapshot of where people experiencing homelessness spent the night on October 9, 2025.
🔗: https://www.lspc.ca/what-we-do/housing-and-homelessness/point-in-time-count/

01/07/2026

P.A.C.E need your help getting winter items for the cities most vulnerable

* we are absolutely out of winter jacket*

Thank you to the community for your continued support ❤️

409 George St drop off hours daily from 10am -5pm 7 days a week

01/07/2026

this week is dedicated to our SOS program.
See someone in need of support in your neighbourhood or while you are out and about? Call us between 6pm - 2am, 7 days a week! We are here to help our community 🫶

What we provide:
🥪 snacks & water
🚐 transportation to & from organizations (hospital, detox, shelters, etc)
📍 system navigation
🩹 basic first aid
💜 harm reduction equipment
🧦 basic necessities (socks, mitts, hats, hand/foot warmers, etc)

01/06/2026

UPDATE: Registration are closed as Food bank is now full.
Food Bank Registrations are now open.
Registrations will close once we are full.

01/06/2026

Beendigen's new Life Skills Group, Mino Bimaadiziwin, starts next week on Monday, Jan 12! This is an open group (you do not have to attend all sessions).

Please see dates, times, and contact info on the post below. ✨

01/06/2026

🌟 Now Accepting Clients for 2026! 🌟
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is offering a safe space for reflection, healing, and growth – at your pace.
Our Enhanced Youth Outreach workers provide 1:1 holistic, culturally informed support for youth ages 12–21 dealing with:
✅ Mental Health Struggles
✅ Human/Sex Trafficking
✅ Relationships
✅ Substance Use Concerns
✅ Trauma
📩 For more information:
Email: eyow@tbifc.ca
📞 Cynthia: 807-345-5840 ext 9021
📞 Paige: 807-345-5840 ext 9022
⚠️ An intake is a requirement.
💚 Let’s work together to create a path toward healing and resilience.

01/02/2026

Extended hours are in effect starting today! The Care Bus will be operating from 9:30AM – 9:30PM throughout January & February and we’re kicking it off one day early on December 31st. You can get in touch with an Outreach Worker during operating hours by calling 807-632-9732.