Housing and homelessness in Hamilton, Ontario
St. Matthew's House
In short
St. Matthews House (SMH) began in 1964 as a storefront ministry called The Compass to help residents of Hamiltons north end. It formed as an outreach program of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara.
- Hours
- Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Seniors, Families; Seniors, Youth, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24), Older adults (65+)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Clothes and basic things, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Legal help and my rights, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, People who get me, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3
- How to reach
- (905) 523-5546 · admin@stmatthewshouse.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
St. Matthew's House - Crisis Intervention Program
- 1.6 km from centre
- Crisis support
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Barton Street Food Bank
- 1.6 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday to Friday 9 am 3:30 pm
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Children's Centre
- 1.6 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm
- Fee for service
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Children's Services
- 1.6 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Christmas Adopt-A-Family Program
- 1.6 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Food Security
- 1.6 km from centre
- Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Home 2 Stay Program
- 1.6 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Mental Health & Street Outreach Services
- 1.6 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Monday to Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Roxborough Centre Food Bank
- 6.8 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Senior's Support
- 1.6 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Social Isolation Program
- 1.6 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
St. Matthew's House - Summer Camp
- 1.6 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Sliding scale
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
St. Matthews House (SMH) began in 1964 as a storefront ministry called The Compass to help residents of Hamiltons north end. It formed as an outreach program of the Anglican Diocese of Niagara. It has now grown into a charitable, non-profit multi-service agency located on Barton Street between Victoria and Wentworth.
When is it open?
St. Matthew's House is open Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (905) 523-5546, email admin@stmatthewshouse.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Hamilton, Ontario.
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3Hamilton, Ontario
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