The Lighthouse

A place where drug use and crime is freely welcomed and overlooked .
More crime and drugs go on there , then on the actual street.
Not a safe place at all .
Workers care more about statistics, then actually helping people .

Good shelter. Great food. Decent services. Good location.

The mobile outreach unit is a huge help to people outdoors too!

The property is beautiful and you would never tell it’s a homeless shelter, very impressive, makes me think this is a business or something along the lines of a hotel.
They turned away my donations, I came with 8 bags of semi new a few brand new with tags still on of woman’s and Mens clothing and was turned away by a not so friendly staff person who point blank told me she wasn’t done talking when I asked her a question. Not a good feeling when all I wanted to do was help. Too bad… So why ask for donations on the website and then turn them away? Maybe keep the website updated if you are full and no longer in need of donations…

Instead of providing services they turn people away with tents and supplies to set up encampments. They un do any hard work that is put in by the city and contractors who take the time to clean up the filth and make parks and trails usable again.

Amazing staff. Nice clean layout. These people helping are the salt of the earth. Full services including medical and social workers. Well done Orillia!

This is a wonderful place to call home for that unfortunate time you have no home. The food is nutritious and always fresh. The kitchen staff are knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. They make sure if you are working that there is always a plate put aside.
They even prepare and hand out bagged lunches a few times a week to anyone in need who is just not ready to take that step.
The staff and volunteers who run the lighthouse are eager to help you on your journey. Easy to talk with about anything, and always have a kind word to help you through the hard times, while maintaining their professionalism. The housing staff on hand never miss a beat and willing to work with your schedule. Weather it be to help with paper work, apply for housing or assistance. With regular scheduling and gentle nudges the help keep your focus on the important task at hand.
If you ever find yourself in need find your way to the lighthouse.

" Repeatedly turned away when needing shelter in times of crisis."...... Apparently there wasn't enough space, although the lobby was bigger than my house and alot warmer than being outside in the elements. I would have slept in the entrance doorway happily but nope I wasn't allowed to be on property and was told to leave repeatedly despite my plea for help I was not allowed and not because of space issues, No!. They play favorites and I guess I wasn't anybody's favorite. Lol. It's a sad cold truth in these kinda institutions. 1?... Where is the Love"!?...1L❣️💯⚓