Emergency Shelter (beds reserved for Indigenous persons)
Indigenous-serving program
Open 24/7, 365 days a year, The Open Door Montreal’s Emergency shelter operates with a high-tolerance approach, offering a variety of services for people experiencing homelessness, with priority given to the unhoused Indigenous communities in Milton Parc. Services are developed with an unwavering commitment to cultural safety and harm reduction in a warm, participant-centered environment.
Note that the Emergency shelter serves both non-Indigenous participants and Indigenous community members. On 45 bed, a minimum of 30 are reserved for Indigenous community members
Also, every Friday, participants have access to a nurse-led clinic.
People who use the shelter will also have access to the following services:
- Listening, referrals and advocacy
- Meals, as well as traditional food on occasion
- Clothing and laundry service
- Harm reduction items and Naloxone
- Shower and hygiene items
- Support with identity cards, including Indigenous identify documentation
- Computer, phone, printer and Wifi/Internet
- First aid and medical care
- Help with housing search
These services are intended for Indigenous peoples
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310