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Safe 'n Sound is a not for profit organization created in 2007 by a group of local citizens concerned about the lack of emergency shelter in Grey and Bruce.

Vision

Safe 'n Sound envisions a community committed to ending homelessness where everyone has safe shelter with appropriate services. Guiding Values and Principles

• We believe that our internal processes and decisions should strive for consensus.

• We believe that every human being has fundamental rights and we need to help and support that in need while being respectful that accessing service is a choice.

• We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity. They are entitled to a bed, not a floor, to health and nutrition, and safety.

• We believe in providing services which are respectful, inclusive and non-judgmental.

• We wish to encourage a respectful community, recognizing and drawing on community expertise, and ensuring accountability of services to the community.

• We believe that our organization should also be consistently working towards our own goals and a commitment to learning which is reflective of our vision. Safe ’n Sound is a not for profit, charitable community based organization. We operate "The Space" (310 8th Street East, Owen Sound) - a community within a community where the at risk of homelessness and the people experiencing homelessness can access basic needs as well support, advocacy and referral.

11/01/2026

💙💛 MOVEMBER | MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH 💛💙

November is Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health, including mental health and su***de prevention.

Men of all ages, identities and backgrounds can experience mental health challenges. Social expectations, stigma and barriers to accessing support can make it difficult to reach out when things get tough.

At Safe ’N Sound Grey Bruce, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, connected and valued.

💙 What can Safe ’N Sound offer?

💛 A welcoming space to be heard without judgment

💙 Connection, conversation and a sense of belonging

💛 Food, warmth, basic necessities and emergency shelter

💙 Support accessing health care, mental health services, substance use treatment and housing resources

💛 Compassion, dignity and community

Sometimes a familiar face, a listening ear and a connection to support can make all the difference.

This Movember, let’s create space for conversations about mental health, check in on one another and remind the men in our lives that support is available and nobody has to face difficult times alone. 💙💛

📍 Drop-In Centre: 310 8th Street East, Owen Sound

📍 Emergency Shelter: 612 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound

11/01/2026

💙💛 MEET THE TEAM | GUS 💛💙

If you’ve spent any time around our Safe ’N Sound Drop-In Centre, chances are you’ve seen Gus hard at work!

Gus is a familiar face around Safe ’N Sound, keeping the grounds around our drop-in centre clean, tidy and welcoming for everyone who visits.

In the past 2 years, Gus has logged an impressive 864 hours cleaning the sidewalks in the one block radius around SNS!

Thanks for all you do, Gus! We’re glad to have you on the team. 💙💛

10/31/2026

🎃🍬 NO, THERE AREN’T DRUGS IN YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY! 👻

Every Halloween, the warnings return. Watch out for fentanyl in candy! Check for drugs hidden in chocolate bars! Be careful what strangers are handing out!

But where did this fear come from? And what does it have to do with stigma?

🍭 A little Halloween history…

The fear of poisoned Halloween candy gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s, alongside growing public anxiety about drugs, crime and strangers.

In 1974, a father tragically poisoned his own child using Halloween candy. The story made national headlines, but the poisoning wasn’t the work of a stranger handing out treats.

By the 1980s, sensational headlines, urban legends and anti-drug messaging had helped turn Halloween candy tampering into a widespread fear.

🔎 So, what does the evidence say?

Sociologist Joel Best has studied reports of Halloween candy tampering for decades. His research has found no substantiated cases of a stranger killing or seriously injuring a child with contaminated trick-or-treat candy.

And despite recurring warnings about fentanyl disguised as Halloween treats, there is no evidence of widespread distribution of fentanyl to unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.

💙💛 Why does this matter to Safe ’N Sound?

Because fear and misinformation contribute to stigma.

When we repeatedly associate drugs with strangers, danger and people we don’t know, we reinforce harmful assumptions about people who use substances.

People who use drugs are our neighbours, parents, friends and community members. They deserve dignity, safety and compassion, not suspicion based on frightening stories.

There are real risks associated with the unregulated drug supply, and those risks deserve our attention, evidence-based responses and resources.

This Halloween, let’s leave the scary stories to the ghosts and goblins. 👻

Check your children’s treats for damaged packaging, allergens and choking hazards. Keep medications and cannabis edibles safely stored away from children.

And remember: We can protect our children without stigmatizing our neighbours.

Happy Halloween, Grey Bruce! 🎃💙💛

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/where-did-the-fear-of-poisoned-halloween-candy-come-from-822302/⁠

10/31/2026

💙💛 Towels, PJs, toiletries, OH MY! 🧼🧦🛁

The donations just keep coming, and WOW, Grey Bruce! You are showing up in the most wonderful ways! 💛

Bags of clothing, 36 sets of cozy pajamas, fresh towels, shampoo, body wash, and so many thoughtful essentials are pouring in as we prepare to open our overnight shelter!

Every donation is more than just an item. It’s a little comfort, a little dignity, and a reminder to our participants that their community cares.

We are absolutely blown away by your kindness and generosity. From individuals and families to local businesses and community groups, you are helping make this shelter feel like a welcoming place to land. 💙

Keep it up, Grey Bruce! We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do this without you! 💛

🎁 Want to drop off a donation? You can bring items to:

📍 Safe ’N Sound Daytime Drop-In Centre
310 8th Street East, Owen Sound

📍 Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
824 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound

🏠 Safe ’N Sound Overnight Shelter
📍 612 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound
📅 Opening November 1!

10/31/2026

A BIG thank you to Zehrs Owen Sound and OSHaRE’s Grey Bruce Food Share! 💙💛

Our friends at Zehrs helped make our very first BBQ at the new Safe ’N Sound shelter extra special with a generous donation of food and supplies! 🌭🍪

A special thank you also to OSHaRE’s Grey Bruce Food Share program, which helps rescue and redistribute surplus food from local businesses to community organizations and programs throughout Grey Bruce.

There’s something wonderful about bringing people together over a meal, sharing a few laughs, and making new memories in a space that will soon welcome so many of our neighbours.

We’re so grateful to Zehrs Owen Sound and OSHaRE for helping us celebrate this exciting new chapter and for showing our participants what community kindness looks like.

Thank you for being part of something special! 💙💛

10/30/2026

💙💛 What a beautiful day at Safe ’N Sound!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s BBQ, stopped by for a tour, dropped off donations, or sent along their kind words and well wishes.

We see the love, kindness, and generosity in this community, and we are so grateful for every bit of it. 💙

One of the most meaningful parts of today was seeing our participants in the new space, sharing in their excitement, and witnessing the relief that comes with knowing there will be a safe, warm place to sleep.

These moments remind us why this work matters so much.

To our volunteers, staff, supporters, neighbours, and community partners, thank you for helping bring this space to life. This is what community looks like. 💛

🏠 612 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound
💙 Opening November 1!

10/30/2026

🎃🦇 It's going to be a FANG-TASTIC Friday! 👻

Something spooky is cooking at Safe ’N Sound today! 🔥🌭

We've got the BBQ sizzling, spooky movies ready to roll and a whole lot of Halloween fun waiting for you!

🧡 Grab a bite, pull up a chair and stay for a movie. The only scary thing would be missing out!

📍 612 2nd Ave. East, Owen Sound
📅 TODAY — Friday, October 30
🕧 12:30 PM

💙💛 No costume? No problem! Come as you are. Everyone is welcome!

10/29/2026

🚨 DRUG ALERT – GREY BRUCE 🚨

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued another drug alert.

A yellow/gold coloured substance being sold as fentanyl has tested positive for carfentanil. Carfentanil is an extremely potent opioid, approximately 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and greatly increases the risk of a fatal overdose.

Please take extra care:

💛 Avoid using alone
💛 Carry naloxone and make sure someone nearby knows how to use it
💛 Start with a small amount and go slowly
💛 Have someone check on you
💛 Call 911 right away if someone is unresponsive or not breathing normally

If you suspect an overdose, administer naloxone, repeat every 2–3 minutes if needed, and stay with the person until help arrives.

This is another painful reminder that the toxic drug supply continues to put lives at risk in our community. People need compassion, harm reduction, and access to care, not judgment.

A special thank you to Supportive Outreach Services (SOS) for providing critical mobile drug checking services in our community. This important harm reduction work helps identify dangerous substances in the unregulated drug supply, supports timely public health alerts, and gives people potentially life-saving information to make safer decisions.

If you are looking for support, help is available:

📍 SOS – Supportive Outreach Services
Mobile outreach throughout Grey County
📞 519-379-8743

📍 RAAM – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
615 6th Street A East, Owen Sound
📞 519-376-5666

📍 Wellness & Recovery Centre
615 6th Street A East, Owen Sound
📞 519-376-5666

📍 CATC
1050 2nd Avenue East, Units 2/3, Owen Sound
📞 519-371-0007

📍 ConnexOntario
📞 1-866-531-2600
🌐 connexontario.ca

Please share to help keep our community informed and safer. 💙💛

Address

310 8th Street E. , PO Box 162
Owen Sound, ON
N4K1L4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15194707233

Website

http://www.safensoundgreybruce.ca/

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