Searching for Homeless Respite

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

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

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

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

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)

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 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 for updates

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

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 -- Contact organization directly for updates


Drop-in centre for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; support services include counselling, independent living skills education, information and referral

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)

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

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 is Mon-Thu 3:30pm, Fri 3pm

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

Housing Support Worker - Offer support primarily to immigrants from Africa who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Sex Workers Women's Drop-in Program - COVID19 -- drop in closed but harm reduction supplies available at door * call ahead

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

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

Drop-in respite services, capacity 59

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)

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

Meal programs -- lunch Monday to Friday

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

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)

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)

Acute, respite, chronic and palliative care, including medical assessment, primary care and clinical case management

• capacity 28
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine