How many residents can Ryandale take at a time?
There are eight private rooms each at the Victoria St. location and Fieldstone Dr. location and seven private rooms at the Clergy St. E. location. If no rooms are available, people can join our waiting list.
What supports does Ryandale provide?
Ryandale helps people connect with community agencies and supports, as well as with AA/NA sponsors and health care providers. It helps with personal goal-setting and gives opportunities to connect with the community.
How can I apply for a space at Ryandale?
Most people are referred to Ryandale by another agency, but people are welcome to inquire either by phone (613-548-8466), or by email (ryandaleshelter@cogeco.net).
Do I have to send my donation through Canada Helps?
Ryandale also accepts cheque donations mailed to:
Attention: Treasurer
Ryandale Transitional Housing
669 Victoria St.
Kingston, ON K7K 4S6
Where can I find other resources for homelessness in Kingston?
Other services for the homeless, including shelters, can be found on the City of Kingston’s website.
The Homeless Hub is a great resource for finding information, statistics and stories of Homelessness in Canada.
More information on Kingston’s municipal housing strategy and how the city aims to tackle the housing shortage can be found here.
For more information on Kingston’s Housing Crisis in particular, see the report on Housing & Homelessness in the KFLA Region.