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Medical, mental health, and addiction support tailored to patient needs.

Clinics are offered through shelters, drop-ins, housing programs and partner agencies.

Low-barrier, dignified care for people facing homelessness or precarious housing.

The Shelter Health Network provides primary health care to people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing in Hamilton. We deliver low-barrier, community-based care to individuals who may not have access to a family doctor or traditional health services.

Our clinics operate in shelters, drop-ins, transitional housing programs, addiction services, and other community locations across Hamilton. We work to improve access to care, reduce barriers, and support better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

  • Primary health care
  • Mental health support
  • Hepatitis C outreach and treatment
  • Gender-affirming care
  • Support with Addictions
  • Prenatal and postpartum outreach
  • Foot care services
  • Women’s health services
  • Outreach and harm reduction supports

Learn how patients and support workers can connect with care.

Where to location clinics around Hamilton.

Services are available at shelters, community agencies, addiction service sites, youth-focused sites, and multi-service locations.