OpenDoor

Coding Minds Academy

About this app

OpenDoor is a free, anonymous platform designed to help people experiencing homelessness find immediate assistance — no account, no ID, and no smartphone required.

Built for placement on kiosks in urban transit stations across Toronto, OpenDoor removes the barriers that often prevent people from accessing the help they need. Simply walk up, tap a category, and find nearby services within walking distance.

WHAT YOU CAN FIND

• Shelters — Emergency overnight shelters and transitional housing near you
• Food — Food banks, free meal programs, and food delivery services with real data from 211 Ontario
• Medical — Free and low-cost walk-in clinics, community health centres, and hospitals
• Hygiene — Public showers, laundry facilities, and washrooms
• Transportation — Nearby TTC and GO Transit stations
• Legal Aid — Free legal clinics for low-income residents, no ID required
• Employment — Job training, resume help, and placement programs
• Mental Health — Crisis centres, counselling, and peer support
• Drop-in Centres — Safe spaces with meals, clothing, computers, and phone access
• Clothing — Free clothing banks and emergency clothing distribution