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- shower and laundry facilities haircuts
- ID clinic -- for individuals born in Canada who are on OW or ODSP, birth certificate only
- life skills program
- medical support
- chiropractic care
- recreation and social activities including sports, board games, birthday celebrations
- spiritual support
- breakfast Monday-Sunday
- lunch Monday-Friday
Drop-in centre providing a space for women, trans-, and non-binary folks to receive compassionate care in a way that creates opportunities to build on their strengths. Access to laundry, shower facilities, a safe place to rest, meals, and harm reduction supplies, as well as art, games, and other social activities.
15 low-barrier overnight beds to women, trans-, and non-binary people. Beds are available on a first come, first serve basis either by walk-in or community referral. Offers snacks and beverages, harm reduction supplies, emotional support, and assistance with finding housing.
- community meals program
- activity, outing and recreation program
- housing access support
- voluntary trusteeship service
- telephone and fax
- showers
- mailing address for members
- Computer Cafe -- internet
- harm reduction supplies and support
- one on one support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction concerns
- supports include accompaniment, referrals, advocacy, and skills building
- referrals through The Access Point
Employment Supports
- supported employment programs in the kitchen and maintenance departments.
- one-on-one employment coaching and support
- pre-employment training
- member volunteer
A culturally safe and appropriate space for Indigenous people to access housing supports and connect with peers in a community-based setting. Access meals, connect with elders and knowledge keepers, access traditional medicine, and meet with housing workers.
Drop in workers: 416-926-1946
Community support workers: 416-926-9762
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- meal program, call ahead for details
- free coffee and snack
- Showers and laundry facilities
- telephones, internet access and mailing address
- clothing and footwear
- harm reduction support and supplies
- advocacy and referrals to medical, legal, housing and social services
- crisis intervention and trauma informed counselling
- onsite access to primary healthcare with family phisicians, psychiatrist and nurse
- access to a settlement worker
- resting spaces
- access to breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack
- access to showers, printer, fax and computer
- access to crisis and mental health supports
- housing casework
- addiction and detoxification detox supports
- funding supports
- opportunity to aqpply for financial support for emergency veterinary for pets
- site 100% pet friendly
Respite services
- capacity 100
- supper only for those registered to stay overnight
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
- grocery givaway Tue 12 noon
- shower and laundry facilities Wed-Fri by appointment when possible
- personal hygiene items Mon-Sat
- information, referral and advocacy support Mon-Sat by appointment
- harm reduction kit distribution Mon-Sat including walk-in counselling appointments with a Harm Reduction Worker Tue
- social activities
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Drop in workers: 416-926-1946
Community support workers: 416-926-9762
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- meal program, call ahead for details
- free coffee and snack
- Showers and laundry facilities
- telephones, internet access and mailing address
- clothing and footwear
- harm reduction support and supplies
- advocacy and referrals to medical, legal, housing and social services
- crisis intervention and trauma informed counselling
- onsite access to primary healthcare with family phisicians, psychiatrist and nurse
- access to a settlement worker
- take away meals with snack and beverage
- laundry and shower access Monday-Friday 9 am-12:30 pm
- 1:1 client support 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
- women's support group - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month 12 noon-1 pm
- men's support group - 2nd and 4th Monday of month 12 noon-1 pm
- social and recreation activities
- seasonal free tax service
- Downtown Legal Services Satellite Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of month 10 am-12:30 pm
Health services
- walk in COVID-19 vaccine clinic -- Monday 9:30 am-11:30 am
- nursing services -- Friday 10:30 am-12 noon
- dental clinic -- call for eligibility criteria and appointment, ext 290
- Narcotics Anonymous, Tuesday and Thursday 2 pm-3 pm
- Sunday dinner 5 pm-6 pm
- Sunday worship service 6 pm-7 pm
- 1:1 counselling support Monday-Friday 9 am-12 noon
Essential support
- meals and snacks
- showers and laundry facilities
- access to phone, fax and internet
Access to workshops
- literacy, financial literacy, health coping strategies
- resume writing
- help with filling out social assistance applications
- personal support for community members
- recreation and social activities
- community gatherings, field trips, arts and crafts
- volunteer opportunities
Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing
- individualized service plan
- housing starter kit
- gardening
LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- free coffee, showers, laundry
- access to telephones, computers
- community kitchen
- housing help
- seasonal income tax clinic by appointment
- information and referral
- mental health and addictions case management
- community economic development -- courier and odd jobs cooperative
- Indigenous cultural programming
- social and recreation programs
- outings
- 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
- breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack
- access to laundry, showers
- hygiene products
- substance use counselling and harm reduction supplies
- mental health counselling and crisis intervention
- visiting nurse
- housing support services
- access to telephones, resource computers
- referral to community partners
- clothing available (dependent on donations)
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
- outreach
- counselling and support
- transitional housing and housing support
- welfare
- employment
- legal help
- social, recreation and cultural activities
Meal programs, drop-in
Meal programs, drop-in
Medical services: 416-925-2103 ext 3000
Mental health case manager: 416-925-2103 ext 2262
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- breakfast, lunch
- showers, laundry, phones, mail services and computers
- assessment and support of OW/ODSP/CPP applications
- identification and legal support
- community nurses
- vaccination clinic
- psychiatrist
- primary care
- general practitioner
- case management
- safer drug use supplies
- overdose prevention site
- information and referral for issues related to HIV/Hep C
- peer training and development
- skill building and training, strengthening of support networks, and improved navigation of services
- money management assistance
- harm reduction
- follow-up support services for participants referred through the Streets to Homes program
- housing support and referral
- housing Connections Community Partner
- supportive housing for chronically homeless men
- application through CASH
- support, employment readiness and job matching services
- employment, volunteering and educational opportunities
- Acudetox, social action, mindfulness meditation and wellness group
- Sunday afternoon movie
- peer supports
- social, recreational and volunteering opportunities
Crisis: 416-863-0511 ; 1-866-863-0511
Office: 311
Office: 416-392-0090
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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
- 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
- laundry 9 am-10 pm
- capacity 8
- phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system
Shelter Intake: 647-696-1372
Donation Line: 416-923-2400
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- including breakfast, lunch and supper, clothing, counselling, support groups
- laundry and shower facilities -- call for times
- seasonal income tax clinic available upon request
- outings, games
- Bible discussion group -- call for times
Children and youth -- after school clubs, summer camp at Caledon, licensed child care centre -- see separate entry
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Drop in Mon-Fri 12 noon-5 pm
- meals to go, coffee, snacks and bottled water
- staff can assist with clothes, hygiene supplies, sleeping bags, warm wear
- staff can also coordinate housing support or mental health appointments
- closed only on statutory holidays
Drop-in centre
- hot meals
- informal and formal counselling
- access to emergency clothing, nursery
- referrals and advocacy
- legal advice
- ID clinic
- other specialized programs, including employment assistance (see separate listing)
- 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)