Searching for Transitional Housing

Services to individuals who are homeless and require support to be in the community

• 40 beds of emergency shelter
• 20 beds for individuals returning from correctional facilities
• 88 units of permanent housing
• Community Outreach Program
• Bridges Program for unsheltered individuals
• physical and mental health supports

Services to individuals who require support to be in the community

• 9 units of transitional housing
• rent-geared-to-income units
• supports available twenty-four hours a day

Housing for single women at risk

• job and life skills training
• counselling

Shared accommodation for homeless single women for up to six months

• counselling
• support, referrals
• assistance to find permanent housing in the community

COVID19 -- Resource rooms open for drop in, computers available for use for housing and employment related needs * Harm Reduction Programs back to regular hours

Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Employment Services to assist any job seeker with their resume, cover letter, job search, skills upgrading and more. Ask about our Ready to Go program for youth up to age 30 which has pre-employment training and certifications followed by a paid job trial

Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle) teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth up to the age of 18, after school recreation space, skills development, community volunteer hours opportunities

Group Counselling Anger Management for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups for parents of children 5-12 and teens, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. Continuous intake except in July/August

Housing work with clients to find permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada

Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April

Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham

Learning Alternatives
Non-credit upgrading program for adults who wish to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills in preparation for employment, apprenticeship, secondary, post-secondary or independence goals * one-to-one instruction is provided in a small group setting * offer flexible schedules and provide year round intake and assessment

Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations

Residential Program designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Womens Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals

Two transitional housing programs for youth

• one for youth aged 16-18 (Jacky's Place) and one for youth aged 19-24 (Whitby)
• clients can live at one of the properties for up to a year, paying nominal rent contribution, with the possibility of extension
• intensive case management and life skills training

The Transitional Counsellor provides service to women living in the shelter and women in the community who have experienced family violence.

The program provides

• risk assessment and safety planning
• referrals to community resources
• help with finding, securing and maintaining housing
• Support happens within a strength based approach.

Short term emergency shelter includes case management and referrals to community agencies, assistance in finding housing, and workshops about housing readiness, life skills and employment

• children, youth and adult programs
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Pregnancy Support Program
For at-risk couples, admitted at 6 months of pregnancy

• prenatal supports
• counselling

COVID19 - Telephone and email support for new and current clients available * in-person service by appointment only * Young Parent Hub programs suspended * call for crisis assistance, or to speak with intake worker

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Children's mental health centre accredited with Children's Mental Health Ontario (see separate entry) * comprehensive range of specialized care and treatment programs for young parents, their children, partners and families * parenting support groups * outreach and support, advocacy and consultation * specialized and licensed child care and support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (see separate entry)

Community Care and Treatment Team -- assists young parents up to 21 years, and their families, with mental health attachment and trauma care * parent-infant interaction assessment * individual and group parenting support * outreach services in partnership with other community organizations

Community Counselling -- individual, group and family counselling for pregnant youth, young parents and families * advocacy with housing, social assistance and returning to school * counsellors available for support in community settings such as schools * professional consultation available

Residential Care and Treatment -- licensed prenatal and postnatal care and treatment for mothers 12-20 years who seek comprehensive parenting support

School Program -- fully accredited secondary education and treatment program for pregnant or parenting youth 20 years and under

Young Parent Hub -- call to speak with intake worker regarding availability during COVID19 pandemic

Youth Outreach Services -- outreach to any youth in Dorset Park, and their families * in cooperation with other community agencies

Services provided by other agencies -- Toronto Public Health, Jean Tweed Centre, Scarborough Hospital, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate entries)

Housing Kawartha Lakes

Harrison House

• Co-ed supportive housing for people diagnosed with mental health issues who require various levels of support in order to learn independent living skills and/or maintain their independent living environment
• Support is flexible and geared towards the needs of the individual. Rent is geared-to-income
• Individuals requiring this service must visit the C.M.H.A.H.K.P.R. website to apply

For current tenants

• maintenance for CMHA Owned Properties
• during business hrs 705-748-6711, speak with reception
• after hrs emergencies (fire, flood) Four County Crisis 705-745-6484

Maintenance for Properties owned by landlords other than CMHA

Please speak with the Housing Administrative Assistant for the site that you live at (including the after hours emergency contact number) Housing Administrative Assistant 705-748-6711

Provides crime prevention services, education and interventions through a variety of programs and services.

Adult Programs

• Pre-Charge Diversion
• Community Service Order
• Direct Accountability Program
• Skills Development Department - Outreach Literacy and Pre Employment
• Institutional Services Program
• Men's Transitional Housing
• Phoenix House Residence
• Partner Assault Response (PAR)
• Anger Management
• Caring Dads

Youth Programs

• Attendance Centre
• EJM/EJS - Extrajudicial Measures/Extrajudicial Sanctions
• Parental Support and Information
• Reintegration
• Towards a Healthy Future
• Youth in Transition
• Breaking the Cycle
• Maple Keys - Section 23 classroom

Crisis and Harm Reduction Programs

• Crisis Program
• Mapping a Plan (MAP) - Harm Reduction Counselling

In partnership withthe Government of Canada's RH-CHS Outreach Communities Initiative, the supportive housing program was developed to help foster a positive landlord-tenant relationship and create stability for people who have experienced homelessness

• leases a rental unit and supports an individual through an Occupancy Agreement until a stable housing situation has been established

Provides support in the first six months of tenancy to establish a pathway to maintaining stable housing which includes:

• financial support to get established
• community connections
• service navigation

Emergency shelter and transitional housing, including counselling and life skills support

• capacity 51 (10 emergency beds; 41 transitional beds)
• access to library, computers, recreation
• pet friendly

Male residential facility.

• Provides accommodation with emphasis on job creation, job placement, contacts with agencies and community groups.
• Residents participate in cleaning and general maintenance of the residential property.

COVID19
All programs and services are now running through an online format, please call 705-741-0900 for information.

Regular Service
Community-based agency provides counselling services and advocacy for Anishnaabekwewag and their families. Services and programs include:

• one-to-one counselling, traditional healing circles, sharing circles, and holistic healing
• weekly women and wellness group
• Healthy Babies and Healthy Children Program
• crisis support
• life skills training
• Child Witness Program
• youth services
• Transitional Housing Support

Guest speakers are available to facilitate workshops and share teachings on a variety of issues related to Indigenous health and healing, issues of abuse, multi-generational trauma, cultural sensitivity, Indigenous awareness and Truth and Reconciliation

Assists people with a history of chronic homelessness and complex needs to find and maintain housing in the community. Provides intensive case management.

Coordinates service with:

• Addiction Supportive Housing
• Housing NOW
• Youth Housing NOW
• Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS)

Emergency shelter for women

• 12 shelter beds include shelter, meals, showers, laundry and basic needs
• congregate sleeping rooms
• 8 semi-independent living suites to assist with transition to successful independent living
• no kitchenette in rooms
• shared bathroom
• shared outdoor space
• food, clothing, community and housing support
• partial meals provided
• laundry on site
• no transportation to appointments
• no pets
• no elevator
• no smoking
• social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• additional storage not available
• wifi/internet not available

COVID19 Contact for updates on in-person and virtual services

Multiservice agency, includes child and youth supports and residential programs; for emergency and transitional housing, counselling, drop-ins and employment services, see separate listings

Residential Youth Homes
Voluntary program offers combination of housing and support for youth facing housing crisis, primarily for youth 16-19 years; capacity 13

YOUTHrive
Recreation and mentorship program for the residents of selected housing co-operatives in York Region

Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (LEGIT)
Outreach to youth 12-20 years involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or with history of involvement with criminal justice system

Provincial Youth Outreach Workers
Workers assist youth 13-24 years to access services and supports

Aftercare and Transitional Support
Assists youth transitioning out of the care of the Children's Aid Society

iGRAD
Students work with a teacher's support to complete online high school credit courses; classroom open weekdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Transitional housing, including individualized supportive care, and assistance in finding permanent, affordable housing

• capacity 5
• length of stay dependent on individual needs and circumstances, up to a maximum of 1 year

Transitional shelter, capacity 30

Crossroads Program -- residence, capacity 16

• counselling, community involvement, employment and education programs

Transition support program for youth transitioning out of care, includes individual and group support, case management and life skills development; assistance with employment, education, housing, financial literacy, identity and sexuality, emotional/mental health, substance abuse

• ambassador school program
• peer speakers
• recreation activities

One Stop Housing Program
Assist youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to find and maintain housing

• housing lists
• information on tenant's rights
• referrals and support
• mediation
• assistance with applications for subsidized housing
• eviction prevention services
• advocacy
• housing workshops

Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

Housing, prenatal and early childhood supports

Prenatal residence
Includes health and personal counselling, parent education, life skills, and recreation

• maximum stay 6 months after birth
• secondary school on site

Transitional housing
Includes self-contained apartments and townhouses, each unit for one mother and infant

• maximum stay 1 year
• day services and support staff available

New Lives Starts Here
Includes self-contained townhouses, each unit for one mother and child

• maximum stay 4 years
• day services and support staff available

Day services
For residents or nonresidents, includes counselling, child social and emotional development, assessment and some referral

• secondary school
• Maternal Infant Mental Health psychotherapy for parent and children 2-9 years

EarlyON Child and Family Centre and Early Learning Centre, see separate listings

Rehabilitation residence includes educational and vocational counselling, addictions and mental health counselling, and relapse prevention tools

• self help group attendance mandatory
• stay 3 months
• staffed 24 hours
• capacity 18

Support meetings/groups available to non-residents

Community and Outreach Support
Crisis support including safe beds, respite bed for caregivers, food, clothing and shoe bank

• psychiatric assessment and monitoring, short-term support
• 24/7 warm line

Housing Services
24 hour staff supported transitional housing, semi-supported independent units in the community

Mental Health and Justice Program
Information, referral and advocacy

• accompaniment
• life skills training

See separate listings for Margaret's Toronto East Drop-In at 323 Dundas St E, and Yonge/Bloor 24-hour Respite Site at 21 Park Rd