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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

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

Drop-in respite centre, capacity 49

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 available; survival and wellness items available at the door; safety precautions and screenings required; call 416-509-9681 for details

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

Access to homeless supports

• kitchen, shower, laundry
• computer, Internet, phone, fax, 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 centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshops

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

• light groceries, TTC fare, harm reduction kits, personal hygiene kits
• meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
• employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
• computer lab with WiFi
• access to printer, fax, phone

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 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

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 Building closed to the public, all non-essential services suspended; mental health and justice case management available

• Friends Community Meal Program, takeout food only Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; take out dinner Mon-Fri 4 pm-5 pm
• access to telephone, washrooms Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-4 pm
• PAID Clinic Thu 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
• visit Fred Victor website for details on available services

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Drop-in services, including information and referral, counselling and advocacy

• access to ID clinic
• access to food, clothing and phones
• mental health and justice workers
• harm reduction equipment and support
• Fair Change Legal Clinic
• seasonal income tax preparation
• creative arts programs and outings
• community garden

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