Care Bus
The Care Bus provides a safe space to warm up, talk to an outreach worker, and get to your destination. It operates daily in the winter months from 1:00PM to 9:00PM, with expanded hours (9:00 AM to 9:00PM) during extreme cold weather alerts (-25 °C). The bus is free and transports people throughout the city to needed services, with no time limit on rides. Using a low-barrier, harm reduction approach, the Care Bus meets riders where they are, offering support as needed. Harm Reduction Outreach Workers are also available to provide health education, referrals, triage basic health needs, and assist with emergency or crisis situations.
Hours of Operation
🕙1pm-9pm, 7 days a week
🥶 9am-9pm during extreme cold weather Operating Monday, December 2, 2024 to Friday, April 18, 2025 Contact: ☎️ (807) 630-8631
Route Information
The bus stops at key locations throughout the city, including local warming centers, emergency shelters, meal services, libraries, and health and social services. The Care Bus follows a flexible route and is able to adapt the route and schedule to meet rider needs. Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on Care Bus activities. View Route Map for 2024-2025
Care Bus Services
While riders are on the Care Bus, they can access the following:
- Food
- Water
- Warm clothing
- Harm reduction supplies
- Wound care kits
- Emergency winter gear
- Personal protective equipment
- Self-care / hygiene supplies
- Basic wound care
- Therapeutic listening
- Referrals to health/social services
Thanks to our 2024/2025 partners: Thank you to our partners: the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) and Mindimooyenh Health Clinic created and operated by the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA).
Thanks to our 2024/2025 funders: Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board
Do you have a question about the Care Bus?
Please contact the Care Bus at 807-630-8631