Searching for Homeless Respite

Temporarily located at Richmond Hill Wave Pool Facility, 5 Hopkins St until March 31, 2024; contact for information

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

Access to homeless supports

• bagged meal and snacks
• harm reduction, including safe injection, inhalation and snorting supplies and safe sex supplies
• access to showers
• access to computer, Internet, phone, copier
• assistance with seasonal needs

COVID19 Contact for updates

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

Drop-In

• breakfast, lunch
• access to clothing bank, shower and telephone
• legal help
• information about Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• community outreach

COVID19 -- Respite services remain open

Drop-in respite centre, capacity 49

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

Drop-In

Meals

• community breakfast, lunch and snacks, see hours for schedule
• dine in or take out

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

• emergency clothing -- call ahead for availability

Seniors program - Wednesday, social activities, meals

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

Supportive transitional care site providing short-term services for older adults who no longer require care in hospital * 68 private beds

Services include:

• case management for coordination of health-related services and to support transitions to a permanent residence
• assistance with personal care such as bathing and grooming
• housekeeping and laundry
• daily meals
• medication support
• social activities and recreation therapy
• access to a nurse practitioner and doctor

Drop-in

• social and recreational programs
• life skills
• community and health information
• peer advocates provide help with social assistance, housing and legal issues

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Limited takeaway meals available, call ahead; showers for overnight guests only

Drop-in respite services, capacity 30

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community drop-in program

• advice on eviction, immigration, social assistance appeals
• free breakfast and lunch Monday to Sunday and holidays, dine-in or take-away
• health information and referral
• clothing, condoms, needle exchange
• Wednesday movie and dinner
• Monday women's group, Tuesday men's group, each 4 pm-6:30 pm
• access to computer, telephone
• workshops
• income tax clinic

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Closed August

COVID19 -- Drop-In Space open Mon-Fri 8 am-11 am

• takeaway lunch given out at front doors of church on north side of Bloor Mon-Fri 10am-11:30 am

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Hot meals, health clinic, counseling, workshops, art studio and book club

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19

• Primary Care and Clinical Services: Mon: 9 am- 8 pm; Tue-Wed, Fri: 9 am-5 pm, Thu 9 am-1 pm, 4 pm-8 pm; virtual appointments where possible
• appointments with mental health counsellors, dietitians and SOY youth resource workers virtual where possible
• some community groups and drop-ins operating, visit website or call for details
• to connect with the Hep C program, call 647-327-2839; group members can access food, honorariums and support group Wed 10 am-12 noon
• harm reduction supplies available 24 hours, outside main entrance
• Mental Health Services accepting referrals from existing clients only
• Acute Respite Care (ARC) accepting referrals from community and hospital providers, as well as self-referrals

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Family Health Team and Community Programs

• primary health care services
• community Diabetes and Hepatitis C education, support and treatment
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
• not currently accepting new clients for Family Health Team; most community programs are accessible to non-clients - contact organization for details

Mental Health Services

• counselling for persons who have experienced trauma
• specialized counselling for target populations
• Brief Therapy Services
• currently accepting referrals for existing clients only

HIV Services

• primary care
• drop-in clinic for registered clients
• naturopathic clinic for persons with HIV/AIDS

Trans Health Care

• transition related surgery information and referrals
• support groups
• training for health care providers, guidelines and protocols

WINK (Women In Need Klinik)

• drop-in clinic and support for women who are street-involved and/or are experiencing homelessness
• light breakfast, mental health and primary care support

Acute Respite Care (ARC) -- short term inpatient infirmary for individuals who are under-housed, experiencing homelessness or who are socially-isolated recuperating from an acute medical condition, illness, injury or surgery

Supporting Our Youth (SOY), see separate listing

Sherbourne Health Bus, Interprofessional Primary Care Program and Specialized Community Program, see separate listing

COVID19 Takeout meals for breakfast and lunch available at door Mon, Fri 9 am-10 am, 12 noon-1 pm, and Tue, Thu 12 noon-1 pm; Meat (100% Halal) and Vegetarian options usually available

• all non-essential programs at drop-in closed
• call, email, or visit Fred Victor website for details on available services

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Community centre, including the following programs:

Regent Park Community Food Centre
Includes drop-in and community meal programs; in partnership with Community Food Centres Canada

• food action programs such as food skills community kitchen and community garden
• housing support and affordable housing advocacy
• community advocacy training and support
• community development and social enterprise partnerships

Drop-in and community meal programs:

• breakfast, lunch and supper (see Hours for schedule)
• shower and laundry facilities
• food skills workshops
• life skills
• recreation and social opportunities
• telephone for local calls
• PAID Clinic assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
• Information and Referral to other community programs

Housing Program
Supports include assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing and tenant and landlord relationship assistance

• information and referral
• 40 Oaks Housing affordable housing residence

Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner offering assistance with housing search and application process, appointment required

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Drop-in -- showers, laundry, clothing, shoes, feminine hygiene products

Meal programs -- lunch Monday to Friday

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID19 - Clinics open to current clients only/no walk ins * safe injection site open * harm reduction supplies given at door * all other programs temporarily closed

Offer homeless, outreach and harm reduction services

Consumption Treatment Service - COVID-19 Service Change: Last call 30 minutes before closing

Harm Reduction Supplies - Distributes harm reduction information and materials, needle exchange supplies and naloxone distribution and supportive referrals

Health Card Kiosk and Identification Replacement Clinic - Helps homeless people replace lost, stolen or damaged identification such as health cards, birth certificates, record of landing documents and social insurance number cards * Please check-in with 1st-floor reception for location

Sex Workers Women's Drop-in Program - Weekly harm reduction space for women who engage in sex work and/or struggle with drug use

Shower/Laundry and Support - COVID19 -- drop in temporarily closed

Street Outreach - Outreach worker connects with homeless people and assists with housing issues, income supports, medical referrals, access to harm reduction supplies, support to deal with alcohol and drug use * free walk in counselling for the homeless where they speak with a counsellor every Wednesday from 9:30am - 11:30am, first come first serve

W.O.W (Wednesday One Stop Walk-in) - Clinical care, social work, case management, and housing support

Women's Art Afternoon - Weekly art-making group for homeless women * small intake completed

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Emergency Shelter Program, 416-392-5522, 416-392-5527
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting, with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals, and access to lounge, resource room, computers

• capacity 72
• laundry and lockers available

4th Floor Winter Respite Program, 416-392-5542
Respite accommodation for men 50 years and older in residential crisis with a documented need for 24-hour bed access, men 18-49 years with chronic health problems may be accepted

• capacity 100
• includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

Annex Harm Reduction Program, 416-397-5598, 416-338-3190
Overnight wet shelter for men 18 years and older, ineligible for service in other programs due to chronic alcohol use, or who are vulnerable in other programs due to their behaviours related to alcohol use and/or mental illness

• capacity 51
• includes Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) and client centred case management services

Infirmary Program, intake nurse 416-392-5623, Infirmary shift leader 416-392-6706
Acute, respite, chronic and palliative care for men 18 years and older with complicated health care issues currently using the hostel system, including medical assessment, primary care and clinical case management

• capacity 22
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

O'Neill House Program, Seaton House Overdose Prevention Site (SHOPS), 416-392-5407
Safe drug consumption site serves Seaton House residents

George Street Revitalization includes Seaton House programs, with residents moving to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

COVID19 Drop-in at 323 Dundas St E open, Mon-Sun 7 am-4 pm; takeaway meals available; limited access to public showers, public bathrooms and phones (please call ahead)

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Drop-in centre includes meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), assistance locating emergency accommodation, form filling assistance, housing support, crisis intervention, and access to phones, showers, and bathrooms

Access to visiting doctors clinic, diabetic clinic, foot care nurse, dental clinic, psychiatric clinic and vaccine clinic

Harm Reduction Supplies and Service
Harm reduction Saturday and Sunday, including clean needles, crack pipes, condoms, counselling

Mental Health and Justice
Information, referral and advocacy, accompaniment, life skills training

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

All Saints Drop In

• access to bathrooms, emergency clothing, computers and phone
• nursing care
• meals
• counselling and advocacy
• referrals and resources
• legal support, Thursday mornings
• housing support
• harm reduction supplies, needle exchange
• cooking and nutrition classes
• computer workstations with Internet access
• worship and pastoral counselling
• call for times and details of specific programs or services

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Crisis intervention centre, residential, non-residential and community support services, including education, pastoral ministry, runaway prevention program, day program and community youth meal programs

For full details on Emergency Shelter, see separate listing

Community Support Services, 416-204-7037
Drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents

• hot meal or food package
• clothing and hygiene necessities
• showers and laundry
• assessment and referrals
• counselling
• health care
• housing help
• legal resources, ID clinic
• literacy and life skills
• assistance in finding and keeping a job
• computers and free wifi
• recreation

BensKids Health Centre
Health services, including primary medical care

• diagnostic services and referrals
• access to health and mental health professionals
• health education
• assistance in obtaining medical coverage

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN), and member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshops; not a crisis line

Drop-in centre
Includes 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

• meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
• light groceries, TTC fare
• personal hygiene kits
• harm reduction including safer sex kits, hormone injection kits, safer self-harm kits, safer substance use kits, naloxone
• seasonal clothing, laundry facilities
• employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
• access to computer lab with free WiFi, printer, fax, phone
• book library

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

• individual, group and family counselling
• addiction and mental health supports
• medical, dental and legal aid referrals
• safety planning, de-escalation
• resources, information and 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
• not a crisis service

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Drop-in for youth

• outreach
• counselling and support
• transitional housing and housing support
• welfare
• employment
• legal help
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- drop in closed until further notice

• meals-to-go available 2 pm-4 pm from the Tracy St entrance
• food (snacks, sandwiches) may be available from the front reception desk outside those hours depending on availability

Drop-In Program

• coffee and meal
• showers (men only) available when clothing room is operating

Men's clothing -- hours may vary, call for details

Drop-in

• meal program
• emergency clothing and footwear
• shower and laundry facilities
• basic nursing care
• foot clinic
• dental clinic
• barber services
• free wi-fi

Client intervention and assistance

• counselling and crisis support
• friendly visiting and accompaniment
• recreational activities

Library

• computers with free Internet access
• mailing address and telephone service

Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077

• on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges
• partners include WoodGreen Community Services, LOFT Community Services, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for details

**All services to members only**
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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