St. John County
Housing Services
Fresh Start Services – Out of the Cold Emergency Shelter
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Location: 94 Rothesay Ave, Saint John
Phone: (506) 349‑5976
Hours: 8 PM – 8 AM (winter seasonal)
Services: Emergency overnight shelter, pet‑friendly, gender‑inclusive.
Referral: None; walk‑in.
Fees: Free.
Demographics: Adults 18+ experiencing homelessness.
Outflow Ministry – Outflow Men’s Shelter
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Location: 162 Waterloo St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 658‑8050
Services: Men’s emergency shelter, meals, employment programs.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Demographics: Adult men.
Social Development – Housing Programs
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Location: 25 Beaverbrook Ave, Saint John
Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Rent supplements, subsidized housing, emergency housing, seniors’ housing.
Referral: Application required.
Fees: Income‑based.
Food Security Services
Saint John Community Food Basket
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Location: 215 Charlotte St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 652‑2707
Services: Emergency food hampers.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
North End Food Bank
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Location: 120 Victoria St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 634‑8298
Services: Food support for North End residents.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Romero House Soup Kitchen
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Location: 647 Brunswick Dr, Saint John
Phone: (506) 642‑7447
Services: Daily hot meals, clothing, outreach.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Mental Health Services
Canadian Mental Health Association – Saint John Region
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Location: 560 Main St, Suite A315, Saint John
Phone: (506) 910‑1804
Services: Peer support, mental health programs, navigation.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Mobile Crisis Response (Province‑wide)
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Phone: 1‑866‑771‑7760
Services: 24/7 crisis intervention.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Financial Assistance Services
Social Assistance Program – Social Development
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Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Website: socialsupportsnb.ca
Services: Income assistance, emergency benefits, prescription coverage, childcare support.
Eligibility: Low income, NB resident, 19+ (or 18 with disability).
Referral: Application required.
Fees: Free.
Child and Family Services
Family Resource Centre Saint John
Location: 211 Wentworth St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 633‑2182
Website: https://frc-crfsaintjohn.com/
Services: Parenting programs, early childhood development, family support.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Family & Community Services – Social Development
Location: 1 Agar Pl, Saint John
Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Child protection, foster care, adoption, family support.
Referral: Self‑referral or agency.
Fees: Free.
Seniors' Services
Meals on Wheels – Saint John
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Location: 164 Charlotte St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 658‑1888
Services: Hot meal delivery for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Referral: None.
Fees: Low‑cost per meal.
NB Seniors Programs – Social Development
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Phone: 1‑833‑733‑7835
Services: Home support, long‑term care placement, financial benefits.
Referral: Through Social Development.
Fees: Income‑based.
Disability Services
Inclusion NB – Saint John Office
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Location: 37 Hanover St, Suite 100, Saint John
Phone: (506) 658‑5363
Website: https://inclusionnb.ca/
Services: Advocacy, inclusive education, employment support.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Community Living Centre (St. George – serves region)
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Location: 124 Main St, St. George
Phone: (506) 755‑3744
Services: Disability support, community inclusion programs.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
Other Community Services
Human Development Council (HDC)
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Location: 139 Prince Edward St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 634‑1673
Website: http://sjhdc.ca/
Services: 211 NB operator, poverty reduction, community data, social supports navigation.
Referral: None.
Fees: Free.
John Howard Society – Fundy Region
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Location: 44 Peters St, Saint John
Phone: (506) 657‑1555
Website: http://www.johnhowardsj.ca/
Services: Housing support, reintegration, justice‑related programs.
Referral: Self‑referral or agency.
Fees: Free.