Searching for Help To Find Housing

COVID19 Services continue, in-person home visits and matching have resumed

Matches older adults with a spare room in their home with university or college students seeking affordable rental housing close to campus

• student provides up to 7 hours of companionship and/or assistance with completing light household tasks such as cleaning, gardening, yard or snow maintenance, running errands; students cannot replace caregiver or participate in caregiving tasks
• all participants screened and complete Enhanced Criminal Record Check, personal reference check
• all homes undergo safety audit
• social workers arrange match and remain available throughout application process, and duration of match

Also available in Kingston, Peterborough, Metro Vancouver and Edmonton, visit website for information

COVID19 -- services continue, in-person home visits and matching have resumed

Matches older adults wishing to share a spare room in their home with university or college students seeking affordable rental housing

• rent $400-$600 per month
• student provides up to 7 hours of companionship and/or assistance with completing light household tasks such as preparing and sharing meals, tidying up, carrying groceries, or pet walking

Team of social workers provide assistance in completing Vulnerable Sector Screenings on all participants and safety checks on all homes

• ongoing support includes regular follow-ups and conflict resolution services

Settlement services

• reception and arrival orientation
• assistance with housing and banking, and other needs
• referral to government and community services
• form filling help with government applications such as SIN, health card, child benefits, childcare subsidy, subsidized housing, and Ontario Works
• help to restore lost or stolen documents
• translation and interpretation
• information and referral to employment services
• seasonal income tax clinic

COVID19 -- service continues, call for information at 416-630-6481 ext 5421, LINC classes available online, call to register

Settlement services

• pre-arrival immigration information
• newcomer counselling, integration and orientation, support groups, information and referral
• assistance in finding housing
• computer access
• assistance with documentation
• notary public

Employment Services

• resumes, vocational counselling
• JumpStart -- connecting skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship opportunities, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fields
• short term financial assistance
• newcomer scholarships for education or upgrading
• various entrepreneurship or business start-up programs

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
• seniors programs
• summer camp for children 30 months-15 years

Jewish volunteer and advocacy organization

• anti-racism activities
• human rights advocacy
• Anti-Hate Hotline
• encourages communication between members of ethnic, social, economic and age groups
• education programs
• legal action
• public information workshops
• resource centre
• affordable housing program
• seniors program
• sports league for softball and basketball
• community volunteer services
• publications
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process

COVID19 129 Peter St referral centre open for walk-in service; clients needing a shelter referral call Central Intake Mon-Sun 24 hours at 416-338-4766 or toll free at 3-1-1 or 1-877-338-3398 (nearest payphone located at Queen St W and Bathurst St)

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Street outreach, housing assistance, referrals to shelter system and respite, and ID clinic for individuals who are homeless, living on the street or street involved

Housing Walk-in Services

• assistance in accessing permanent housing
• individual plan development and intense ongoing advocacy
• assists with obtaining social assistance
• accompaniment to appointments including social assistance, housing, health care, legal consultation
• landlords recruitment
• rent negotiations assistance
• arranges long term supports for tenants and landlords
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process

Street Respite Services

• 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
• laundry 9 am-10 pm
• capacity 8

Walk-in Homeless Shelter Referral Service

• phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website


Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability

Children and Youth

• information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
• help in accessing funding and programs
• development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
• employment programs for youth

Adults

• skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
• job placement
• Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacy

Families

• Family and parent support groups
• in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services

Residential Services

• supported group living
• supportive home share
• supportive independent living
• LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility

Respite Services

• adult fee-for-service programs
• residential respite for children and adults
• summer camps

ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

COVID19 Meals available, call 416-603-6366 for details

Drop-in services (capacity 25)

• breakfast, lunch
• substance use counselling
• ID clinic
• employment counselling
• mental health counselling and crisis intervention
• visiting nurse
• housing support services
• clothing available (dependent on donations)

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Services available, contact for details

Shelter and long-term housing assistance

Mobile Housing Outreach
Services for homeless people who request assistance obtaining housing

• help with finding appropriate housing
• aftercare resources and support to help keep clients housed
• also offered at shelters and drop-ins
• in partnership with Toronto, Streets to Homes

Aboriginal Elder Outreach Project
Elder provides teachings and ceremonies focused on Indigenous customs, values, and practices in order to improve sense of belonging as well as physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health

• works to increase client's chance of maintaining stable housing
• contact office or outreach@nameres.org

COVID19

• hot lunch and coffee/tea to go
• drop in centre open, limited indoor seating due to physical distancing Monday-Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Sunday 5 pm-6 pm
• take away meals available Monday-Friday 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Sunday 5 pm-6 pm
• 1:1 support 9 am-12:30 pm

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Adult drop-in

• take away meals with snack and beverage
• laundry and washroom access
• 1:1 client suport including housing help, voluntary financial trusteeship (open for referrals), information and referral
• clothing bank -- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month 9 am-10:30 am
• women's group -- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm-2 pm
• men's group -- Thursday 12:30 pm-2 pm
• movie day -- 1st and 3rd Monday 12:30 pm-2 pm

Health services

• walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic -- Monday 9:30 am-11:30 am
• nursing services -- Friday (resuming October)
• dental clinic -- call for eligibility criteria and appointment, ext 290
• Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, call for information

Spiritual Care

• Sunday dinner 5 pm-6 pm
• Sunday worship service 6 pm-7 pm
• 1:1 counselling support Monday-Friday 9 am-12 noon

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Mentorship, housing, mental health, educational and employment support; online lists of youth resources

Homelessness Prevention
Includes housing grants, move-in support, and long-term housing

Mentorship Program
Includes one-to-one long-term adult volunteer mentors and supportive networks

Mental Health Program
Counselling, access to trauma-informed psychotherapist and support in accessing community services

Drop-in for socially isolated and homeless adults

• free coffee, showers, laundry
• access to telephones, computers
• community kitchen
• housing help
• seasonal income tax clinic by appointment

Community services

• information and referral
• mental health and addictions case management
• eviction prevention extreme clean
• community economic development -- courier and odd jobs cooperative
• Indigenous cultural programming
• social and recreation programs
• outings

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Promotes access to health care for street involved youth * services tailored to homeless and at-risk youths

• ID clinic
• youth case management
• youth harm reduction supports
• pregnancy and parenting supports
• youth legal supports
• housing support
• medical and health care
• drop-in centre on Wed 4pm-6pm

COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person) call 416-787-1661 for more information

• Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1244
• Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1306 and leave a message
• Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-268-5321
• Mental Health Counselling, 416-645-7575 ext 2050
• help to get food, 416-787-1661 ext 1661

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Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion, community services and community development
• Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services

Health Services

• family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
• individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Health Promotion

• anonymous HIV testing
• child and parenting programs
• Diabetes Education Program
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• harm reduction programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• youth programs
• seniors' programs

Pathways to Education 416-787-6800

• academic and financial support for high school students
• located at Lawrence Square 700 Lawrence Ave W, Ste 440B, Toronto M6A 3B4

Housing Help Clinic 416-787-1676 ext 3272

• on-site intake, case management, advice, advocacy, mediation and referral services for local residents, low-income tenants and housing seekers
• integrated services with Downsview Community Legal Services, Toronto Community Housing Corporation - Operating Unit F and St Stephen's Conflict Mediation (North York)

COVID19 Restrictions in effect, call for information on specific programs and services

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Range of community support services including information, decision support and referrals to community mental health programs and services

• case management services
• transitional support program for youth 16-24 years
• health and wellness groups for women including culturally specific groups for newcomers
• family support and education
• public education on a variety of topics including ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Training

Early Psychosis Intervention Program (MOD)
For youth 16-35 years who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis

Employment Services
Comprehensive employment assistance, employment preparation, job coaching, and employment placement and support for people, including consumer operated catering and cleaning business

Housing Services
Access to housing outreach worker, case management and affordable supportive housing

Mental Health Court Support and Diversion Program, Metro West (North York) Court, 416-745-5775
Diversion of individuals from the court system to mental health and community support services, including court support worker assistance, and consultation available for individuals who do not qualify for diversion

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Community treatment for individuals requiring intensive community support services

Support services

• individual counselling
• support groups
• information and referral
• advocacy, referrals and accompaniment to legal, housing, employment, education, emergency and social services
• harm reduction support and supplies
• income and education support
• support groups including for older Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish-speaking women
• access to settlement worker

Housing support

• assistance applying for subsidized or market-rent housing
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner

Health and wellness programs

• trauma informed counselling
• nurse
• medical clinic
• dental referral in partnership with Queen West Community Health Centre at the University of Toronto Dental Clinic
• accompaniment to medical appointment

Social and recreation activities, volunteer opportunities, speakers

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Some services have reopened or are operating virtually; for more information, call or visit website:


Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability

Children and Youth

• information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
• help in accessing funding and programs
• development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
• employment programs for youth

Adults

• skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
• job placement
• Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- supportive services for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community. Services include case management, counselling, advocacy

Families

• Family and parent support groups
• in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services

Residential Services

• supported group living
• supportive home share
• supportive independent living
• LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility

Respite Services

• adult fee-for-service programs
• residential respite for children and adults
• summer camps

ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks

COVID19 -- Now open to walk in clients but services conducted by phone or email if possible

• those coming to office must wear a mask, masks available for those who do not have one

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Assistance with

• searching for market rent housing in Toronto
• filling out applications for subsidized housing and housing for people with special needs
• assistance with MyAccesstoHousing
• special priority applications for subsidized housing
• access to Rent Bank and liaison to other funding supports
• funded by the City of Toronto

Coaching services to help seniors with life transitions

• counselling
• information and referral to recreation, moving/downsizing services, legal advice, financial advice, medical advice
• ongoing support

COVID-19: Services suspended

On-site housing support and referrals on a weekly basis by West Toronto Housing Help

Services include:

• finding market rent housing in the west end
• provide rental listings
• prevent possible eviction
• access support to maintain housing
• complete subsidized housing applications
• information and referrals to other city services

COVID19 -- call office to make appointment


Women-led organization providing support to South Asian and racialized women in the language of the client's choice

Violence Against Women Program: counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration

• health education and promotion
• wellness support groups for Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Tamil women
• life skills support group
• seniors group for all South Asian women
• youth group for girls, homework club for children
• first language literacy instruction
• job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling
• legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse, legal education workshops
• seasonal tax clinic

Intersectional Services

• information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
• volunteer opportunities

Satellite location at Frontline Community Services (see separate listing), 2761 Markham Road, Scarborough

Newcomer Settlement Program
Individual and group sessions for settlement support services, referrals, information, and orientation

Mobile Settlement Services in Shelter Program
In-group workshops, individual and group workshops (including providing information, orientation, referral, and needs assessment) for homeless and under-housed newcomers who are Permanent Residents and Convention Refugee families

Newcomer youth program

• practice English skills
• employment assistance
• volunteer opportunities
• homework help and mentorship support
• recreational activities including sports, music, arts
• family reunification
• in partnership with other service providers
• individual and group mental health and wellness support
• post-secondary and scholarship support

Matches potential tenants to vacancies in contracted boarding homes and rooming houses * administers a subsidy program for qualified owners/operators of homes, in exchange for meeting established standards and permitting unrestricted access to supporting agencies * monitors and works cooperatively with homes to maintain standards * maintains awareness of tenants' needs * housing support services are provided in homes by either Habitat Services or Cota

COVID19 -- all offices are open for appointments; services are offered remotely over the phone, zoom, email

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Settlement Services

• orientation, information, assessment and referral
• supportive counselling -- youth, adults families
• problem gambling counselling for Polish, Russian and Urdu-speaking communities
• employment and educational counselling
• commissioner for taking affidavits
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process

PAR Program (Partner Assault Response Program)

• for Polish or Russian speakers, offenders 18 years and older, ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence
• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress