District of Rainy River Services Board - HOPE Centre - Warming Centre

Program:	HOPE Centre - Warming Centre

Organizations:	District of Rainy River Services Board

Phone Numbers:	No public telephone number


Email:	connect@rrdssa.ca

Website:	rrdssab.ca/out-of-the-cold-warming-centre/

Address:	324 Victoria Ave Fort Frances, ON P9A 2C2

Street Address:	324 Victoria Ave HOPE Centre Fort Frances

Location:	HOPE Centre is located in the former Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church on Victoria Ave Situated across the street from Fort Frances Clinic Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave and Church St

Accessibility Notes:	Not accessible; ramp available at back entrance

Hours:	Nov-Apr Mon-Sun 8:30 pm-7:30 am Doors lock for the night at 11 pm

Contacts:	Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard - Homelessness Coordinator 807-274-5349 Ext 248 Christie Cousineau - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program Supervisor 807-274-5349 Ext 237 * christie.cousineau@rrdssab.ca

Service Description:	Provides a place to warm up for the night during the coldest winter months Equipped with sleeping mats, blankets, tables, chairs, a fridge and stove Supervised during open hours Access to on-site lockers for belongings, bathrooms, showers, a meal and a safe bed for the night

Fees:	None

Application:	Operates on a drop-in basis Door opens at 8:30 pm and guests must be inside before 11 pm when door is locked Individuals lockers available for securing belongings

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to anyone needing a place to warm up from the cold weather

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 11-30-2025

Update Service Profile

© 2026, 211 Ontario North – Lakehead Social Planning Council