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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

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

Take away hot supper being served every day between 4 pm-5:30 pm

Agency providing:

• Sally Ann Supper Program
• Emergency Response Capabilities
• Food
• Summer Adventure Camp
• Fire Victim's Assistance
• Emergency Food Bank
• Street Nurse
• Referrals to other community and Salvation Army agencies such as Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Shelters

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 includes skills development for housing stability (education, employment), access on-site to participating community services (by appointment), and food access

Drop-in program with access to support workers, meals and snacks, clothing and personal care items, showers, haircuts, laundry, computer, Internet and voicemail

• health, mental health and addiction support
• housing and basic needs support
• workshops, social and recreational activities

COVID19 -- Respite services remain open

Drop-in respite centre, capacity 49

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

Access to homeless supports and outreach worker

• food and survival/wellness items distributed at door
• assistance with seasonal needs

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

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

CV19 Food Bank open Tues, Wed, Thurs 9 am- 12 noon * all other functions cancelled until April 30, 2020 (March 22, 2020)

Community Church Services * Food Bank * Emergency food, shelter & clothing * Community services provided all year round.

COVID19 Contact for updates

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

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

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

Staff available to assist with:

• bag lunch or emergency grocery bag - provided between 11 am-4:30 pm - also available through Outreach Van
• general support
• hygiene supplies and seasonal clothing
• Harm Reduction supplies
• access to short-term warming space, free showers, and washroom
• Health Cards and other paperwork
• transportation needs - local and out of town for housing and health care needs
• referral to other programs and community resources
• an access point to facilitate medical, corrections and other support appointments virtually
• Housing Support Worker
• HEPCURE free testing
• Para Medicine

Donations

• Donations of breakfast and lunch items for shelter guests as well as donations of survival gear, toiletries and cleaning supplies are needed
• if you have donations, do not go to 88 Mulcaster without first calling 705-828-3477 or emailing getconnected@busbycentre.ca

Join the Meal Train

• Busby Centre serves sandwiches and other essentials to over 120 people every day
• commit to providing sandwiches for one day or more
• visit this page to sign up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6r2gdq

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)

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

• 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 30

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

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)

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)