Searching for Transitional Housing

Youth develop independent living skills in supported environment

• participants share in the responsibility for skills such as meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home
• Whitby residence for male youth
• Oshawa residence for all youth
• staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week

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
• Subsidized rooms
• 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Queer Agenda
Peer led initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, includes education, resources, and gender affirming support, peer support and social groups; available in shelters and community settings

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

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

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

Connections
Temporary shelter, includes food, hygiene supplies, wraparound services and assistance finding stable housing

• 14 single-occupancy rooms for youth 16-26 years

Nightstop
Emergency housing for youth in approved volunteer homes, includes access to meals, laundry, bathroom facilities and transportation support

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person and virtual programs

Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY Program)
Affordable housing for youth transitioning to independent living

• capacity 11
• 3 apartments in Richmond Hill

Transitions
Locates affordable market rent, community based units across York Region for youth participants

Housing Assistance
Support worker assists youth in transitioning between locations, conducting housing searches, completing government applications, community referrals, and information on shelters and similar programs

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

Housing support services

• builds, owns and manages affordable, permanent housing (visit website for more information on individual buildings and location-specific criteria)
• WoodGreen housing application support
• case management provided to former residents of Tent City only

Human and Pet foodbank (dog and cat)

First Step to Home program -- four-year transitional housing program

Please note that this location is no longer a Housing Help Centre and no longer provides support with access to housing applications

Assistance accessing emergency shelter, transitional housing, and acquiring permanent housing; also housing support for non-residents

• transitional housing (26 units)

COVID19 -- continues to operate with modifications for social distancing to ensure the safety of participants

Place to live while waiting for treatment, post-detoxification and pre-treatment

• 25-beds
• abstinence-based program

COVID19 -- most staff working remotely, call or email for program intake and support

In-person court services, and visits to Vanier Centre suspended, Market Place closed due to COVID restrictions

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Transitional housing, counselling, community, court and outreach programs

Phyllis Haslam Residence -- transitional residence for women on parole

• staffed 24 hours
• individual and group counselling, practical assistance
• referral and support to plan for release
• capacity 14, also 2 satellite apartments for independent community living, 1 for woman with a child

General Counselling -- individual and group counselling supports and workshops for women in the community dealing with social, economic and justice issues

• provides information pertaining to legal rights, health and safety and alternatives to at-risk behaviours
• programs include parenting, immigrant family law, anger management, theft and fraud, healing from abuse and trauma, domestic/gender based violence, substance abuse and gambling support

Reintegration Counselling -- individual and group counselling for women on provincial probation and parole

• clients provided with skills to develop alternatives to theft, fraud, substance use behaviours and poor decision making

Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM) --individual and group counselling and psycho-educational support for women who have experienced gender-based trauma

Direct Accountability Program (DAP) -- provides alternatives to prosecution for individuals charged with minor criminal offences, operates at the College Park court

Partner Abuse Response program -- 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

BEST (Building Employment Strategies Together) -- individual and group support for women to develop a job search plan

• communication skills, resume writing, financial literacy, identifying career training programs and job placement

My Start-Up Entrepreneurship Program -- self-employment entrepreneurship training and support program for women who want to start their own business

• idea generator sessions, employment skills workshop, support developing business ideas and low interest loans
• in partnership with Rise Asset Development at University of Toronto

Record Suspension (Pardon) Information Services -- assistance with submitting a pardon application with the National Parole Board of Canada

Talk and Listen Phone Line, 1-855-924-3708 -- assists women calling from institutions to navigate the criminal justice system

• information and resources on legal information, housing, mental health services, reintegration, release planning
• does not make third part calls or call on anyone's behalf

College Park Court Program -- practical assistance and support, information to women and their families navigating the court system

• assistance with referrals, information and resources
• free snacks, clothing, personal hygiene items for women released on bail

Vanier Centre for Women -- social and recreation program, provides information and resources about Elizabeth Fry Toronto and other community supports

The Market Place -- for marginalized women particularly those recently released from incarceration

• in-house service provides free personalized shopping allowing women to pick up clothing, food, supplies and other needed items

Supportive residential treatment and transitional housing, including rehabilitative programs, aftercare, community development; Catholic perspective

Matt Talbot Houses
Transitional housing and long-term supportive housing programs

St Michael's Houses
Short term residential and extended residential treatment programs

COVID19 Contact for updated details on available services, restrictions and safety measures.
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Supportive affordable housing and services to people living with HIV/AIDS

Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH Program)
Affordable housing and addictions case management for individuals who are homeless, have HIV/AIDS and significant substance abuse issues

• capacity 37
• partnership with LOFT Community Services, McEwan Housing and Support Services (see separate listing)

​Denison Supportive Housing Program
Transitional and permanent shared housing

• capacity 5
• 24 hour support

Huntley Transitional Housing Program
For individuals exiting or diverted from shelter system, including housing support, clinical care and intensive case management

• capacity 20
• partnership with City of Toronto's Habitat Services

Jarvis Program
Long term, one bedroom units for clients living independently

• capacity 82
• 12 hours onsite support

Sherbourne Program
Part of Wellesley Central Residence; bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments, including personal support, homemaking, coordination services

• capacity 45
• 24/7 support services

Sherbourne Transitional Housing Program
For individuals with a long history of homelessness or unstable housing, includes private quarters, communal living spaces, intensive case management

• capacity 11
• 24/7 support services

Sorauren House
Women's program, including secure, rent geared-to-income housing

• capacity 4
• on-call support services