Program: Housing - Emergency Shelters for Individuals and Families
Organization: Starling Community Services
Phone Numbers: Adults call First Connect: 519-624-9133
Families call 519-749-2450 or 519-501-7947 after hours
Youth call 519-749-1450
Email: housingadmin@lutherwood.ca
Website: starlingcs.ca/housing/i-need-emergency-shelter/emergency-resources
Address:
285 Benjamin Rd
Waterloo, ON
N2J 3Z4
Location: Waterloo
Service Description: People seeking emergency shelter * families seeking emergency shelter can contact Families in Transition


Local Emergency Shelters in Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge:

YWCA Emergency Shelter Services (16 years of age and over): 519-744-0120
Cambridge Shelter (16 years of age and over): 519-624-9305
Argus Residence (14-18 years of age): 519-623-7991
Safe Haven Youth Services (12-18th years of age): 519-749-1450
oneRoof (16-24 years of age): 519-742-2788

See also: Accessing Emergency Shelter in Waterloo Region

Fees: Free
Application: Call
Eligibility / Target Population: People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Languages: English
Area Served: Waterloo Region and area
See Also: Emergency Shelters for Adults
Emergency Shelters for Adults with Children
Emergency Shelters for Youth
Last Updated: 7/28/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=213364

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