Searching for Homeless Respite

Take away hot supper being served every day between 4 pm-5:30 pm

Agency providing:

• Sally Ann Supper Program
• Emergency Response Capabilities
• Food
• Summer Adventure Camp
• Fire Victim's Assistance
• Emergency Food Bank
• Street Nurse
• Referrals to other community and Salvation Army agencies such as Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Shelters

CV19 Food Bank open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am- 12 noon * all other functions cancelled until April 30, 2020 (March 22, 2020)

Community Church Services * Food Bank * Emergency food, shelter & clothing * Community services provided all year round.

Christian and Missionary Alliance church

• holds regular worship services

Storehouse of Hope: a homeless drop-in and clothing exchange held once a week

COVID-19 (6 Jan 2022) Take-out meals offered at the front door until further notice. Dining Room and Friendship Room Drop-In Centre closed currently. Volunteers may also apply on their website. Only one meal being offered at present.
Between January 17 2022 and February 7th Martha's Table will be serving meals from the front yard of St Luke's Church at 236 Nelson St, directly across the road from Martha's), they will be served between 12 pm and 2 pm.

Restaurant-style facility offering low-cost, nutritious meals

• caters to anyone in need of a nutritious meal
• both the Dining Room and the Friendship Room Drop-in center are located at 629 Princess St Kingston
• Visit Martha's table website and review calendar for dates of services and closures of holidays meals

COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Centre remains open until further notice.

Current, affordable housing listings * voice mail services * mail agreements * public phone * computer access * prevention and diversion services

COVID-19 (July 14, 2020): Covid-19 procedures to enter these premises are in place - hand sanitization, wearing of masks, taking of temperatures, and recording contact information

Variety of services related to seeking, gaining or maintaining affordable housing in Kingston

• Housing Help Centre
• two emergency shelters
• two supportive housing programs
• prevention diversion and housing first services
• youth hub
• street outreach
• see separate listings for details

COVID-19 (July 26, 2022): Providing bag lunches in lieu of drop-in.

Drop-in centre

• offers food programs and free clothing to those in need

Food bank and coffee house for Clarington and Blackstock residents

• food bank accessible once per month
• Christmas hamper and toy program
• The Hub Coffee House drop in
• opportunities for Clarington area children to attend summer camp
• Back-to-School Backpack Program

Youth programs and services

• promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community
• increases developmental opportunities for youth
• promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues
• provides protective conditions for youth at risk
• various programs and projects for youth

Youth drop-in program

• play games such as pool, watch television, have dinner, hang out in a safe environment
• cell phones can be charged depending on availability, please let staff know that you would like to charge before plugging in

COVID19 --

• breakfast and lunch provided
• free laundry services
• washroom and shower available
• clothing distributed during the week
• available for cellphone charging depending on availability, please let staff know that you would like to charge before plugging in

Drop-in centre for homeless and street people in Oshawa

• drop in or call for counselling
• daily breakfast and lunch served
• clothing and footwear distributed during the week
• free laundry, washroom and shower facilities
• spiritual guidance, family and crisis counselling, therapeutic counselling
• health care centre (medical doctor on site biweekly/weekly), foot care clinic
• match needs to community resources by networking for housing, emergency food and clothing
• tickets for Saint Vincent's Kitchen supper
• available for cellphone charging depending on availability, please let staff know that you would like to charge before plugging in
• provide administrative support

COVID19

• shower and washroom Mon-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
• cell phones charged while open
• drop-in closed
• breakfast - see separate listing

Drop-in and outreach centre

• supply basic nutritional staples
• clothing
• foot care services
• warmth during coldest hours of the day throughout winter months and cool environment during hot summer days
• access to counseling and a support network
• mobile unit which seeks out individuals in alleyways and streets of Durham Region and goes directly into environments known as Tent Cities

Provides various services to community

• community sit down meal program every Wednesday from 11:45 am-1 pm
• clothing assistance
• camp sponsorship and personal support programs
• referrals to counselling for individuals and families
• referrals to addiction services

Food Bank - separate listing

COVID-19 (20 Jan 2021): currently not running due to pandemic restrictions.

Offers a safe space to hang out, do crafts, play video games, access wifi, have snacks and more.

This program is offered in partnership with YMCA at the Brockville location.

Covid19

• all LOFT seniors and 24/7 adult supportive housing locations will only allow essential visitors until further notice (those who have a resident who is dying or very ill)
• community and residential supports will continue

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Short-term housing and supports to transition from hospital to community living, capacity 10, 24 hour support staff on site

• basic life skills training, communal dinner

Not accepting any new emergeny food clients unless referred by a social service agency

COVID-19 -- Meals

• washroom and handwashing facilities
• emergency food for families with children
• emergency help available at any other time -- call St John the Compassionate Mission 416-466-1357
• all other services and times cancelled

Meals -- Thursdays and Fridays breakfast 9:30am-11 am, and lunch 11:30 pm-2 pm

• take out available for shut ins
• only take out food available through the day for anyone who is hungry

Emergency food for families with children only -- Wednesday 12 noon-4 pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am-4 pm, referral required

• emergency clothing -- call ahead for availability

Professional counselling -- for families and individuals with trauma or addictions

Romanian outreach -- for newcomers or those in need of assistance, subsidy available, can apply with counsellor at intake

COVID19 -- Respite services remain open ; other programs suspended until further notice

Drop-in respite centre, capacity 49
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community Access Services

• Commissioner of Oaths
• harm reduction supplies/support
• homeless services and drop-in
• computers, internet access, fax, photocopier
• income tax clinic
• Metro Voice Mail -- persons without telephones receive private phone number to retrieve messages from any touch-tone phone

Harm Reduction Services -- individual and community support or information about opiate use and addiction, addiction counselling, counselling and case management, harm reduction supplies (mobile and fixed site)

Housing Hub

• support for individuals and households at-risk or experiencing homelessness to find, apply for and maintain housing

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, income tax clinic, budgeting, mobile community financial worker

Medical Clinic

• biweekly for people who are experiencing homelessness
• not primary care, call 416-321-6912 ext 232 for appointment

Massage Parlour and Micro-Brothel Outreach -- for clients involved in sex work in massage parlours and micro-brothels in Scarborough

• distribution of safer sex tools, community referrals and informal case management
• access to sexual health testing appointments

Street Outreach Services

• mobile outreach in Scarborough and North York to support individuals experiencing homelessness and sleeping outdoors
• provides wellness checks, basic needs supplies, community referrals, informal counselling, support with accessing shelter and assistance finding and obtaining housing

Drop-In North

• breakfast, snacks and hot lunch
• access to computer
• locker storage (up to 3 months)
• information and referral
• individual support and informal counselling
• Harm Reduction Supplies and Service (mobile and fixed site) -- including clean needles, crack pipes, condoms

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Drop-in services cancelled until further notice

Programs and Services
See schedule for daily activities

• skills development for housing stability, such as education and employment
• access on-site to participating community services, by appointment
• meal

COVID19 Contact for updates

Youth drop-in centre and support services, including counselling, independent living skills education, information and referral

COVID19 Respite services currently available; survival and wellness items available at the door; safety precautions and screenings required; call 905-780-0491 for details

Information and referral, mental health recovery resources, training and education, skills building, workshops and recreation groups

Access to homeless supports including kitchen, shower, laundry, computer, Internet, phone, fax, copier, and assistance with seasonal needs

COVID19 -- Contact organization for service updates


Services

• meals
• access to shower and laundry facilities
• case management
• housing assistance
• information, assessment and referrals to other social service agencies

COVID19 Telephone and email inquiries, and telephone crisis counselling available; case management and mental health services by appointment, available by phone, video call, and online chat; no in-person groups; virtual programming only, such as QTBIPOC Art Therapy

Drop-in open Wed-Fri 1:30 pm-4:30 pm for essential services only, such as groceries, grab-and-go meals, snacks, harm reduction kits, menstrual kits, and personal care products (available for pick-up at the front desk); physical distancing and safety measures in place, including limits on number of persons inside, and session lengths for access to computers and phones; call 416-359-0237 or email info@friendsofruby.ca for details

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Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth

• intake, assessment and individualized support plan
• information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options
• assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP)
• assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation
• employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
• food, TTC fare and other basic necessities
• meals available with snacks throughout opening hours

Counselling Centre
Includes immediate crisis response and counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care

• individual, group and family counselling
• addiction and mental health supports
• medical, dental and legal aid referrals
• exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs
• gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars
• group discussion and learning activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- suspended until further notice

Breakfast, lunch * visiting nurse * access to clothing bank and telephone * assistance in obtaining identification, housing, legal help * information about Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) * community outreach

COVID19 -- Homeless supports available, including food, shower, access to outreach worker; survival and wellness items distributed at door; safety precautions and screenings required; call 289-763-9244 for details



Information and referral, mental health recovery resources, training and education, skills building, workshops and recreation groups

Access to homeless supports including kitchen, shower, laundry, computer, Internet, phonefaxcopier and assistance with seasonal needs