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Emergency shelter

Emergency shelters are short term accommodation for those who are experiencing homelessness.

Emergency shelters in Oxford County include:

  • The Inn: Overnight emergency shelter that primarily operates at Old St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Woodstock and Avondale United Church in Tillsonburg (from November to April). Daytime emergency shelter space also operates at College Avenue Church in Woodstock.
  • Domestic Abuse Services Oxford County (DASO): A safe, secure space for women and their children impacted by domestic abuse and/or homelessness.

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Looking for more information?

  • Are you wondering how we provide homelessness services in Oxford County? Please visit our Homelessness Support page.
  • Are you looking for information about what community supports are available in our community related to housing, health, eviction prevention, food and clothing? Please see our Housing Stability Services page.
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Oxford County

21 Reeve Street, P.O Box
1614, Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 7Y3

Tel: 519-539-9800

General Email: customerservice@oxfordcounty.ca 
Email HR (Job Opportunities): hr@oxfordcounty.ca

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(open during lunch)

For an emergency outside of regular hours, please call 1-800-755-0394 and listen for instructions for after-hours emergency calls.

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