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COVID19 Drop-in services suspended until further notice; for updates on available supports email transpridetorontott@gmail.com, or call 647-762-0257 to leave a message (returned within 12 hours)

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Low barrier and equitable access to individual counselling, support and advocacy, accompaniment and referrals (such as doctors, lawyers, housing), harm reduction and safe sex supplies, housing and employment supports, and drop-in services

• 2Spirit/Trans Indigenous bi-weekly drop-in
• Black/African/Caribbean monthly drop-in
• 2Spirit/Trans 101 workshops for community groups and agencies on issues affecting health and wellbeing, including transphobia, poverty, homelessness and marginalization

Systemic advocacy; participates in annual Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20)

Take out meal service -- Tue-Fri 11:30 am-1 pm, lunch and survival supplies served

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Drop-in program

• monthly Homeless Memorial, including community lunch

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Emergency room still open for visits and 24 hour needle exchange

Emergency department with 24 hour needle exchange

Entrance at Shuter St and Victoria St

Rotary Transition Centre -- temporary refuge for homeless people who have been treated in the department but have no place to go in the community

Outreach and community support services

• drop in
• hygiene supplies, basic need items, snacks, and naloxone available during open hours
• foot clinic
• Friday art and computer access, 10 am-12 noon
• Friday breakfast, 9:30 am-11:30 am

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Limited takeaway meals; showers and laundry for registered guests only; call ahead

Drop-in services include referrals, counselling, advocacy, and case management

• access to phone, showers, and laundry facilities (call for times)
• breakfast, lunch, supper, refreshments, snacks
• social and recreation activities and outings
• support groups
• harm reduction support and supplies

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

COVID19 -- drop in open Fri 1:30 pm-3:30 pm with a choice of dine in (limited capacity) or takeout meals

• foot clinic Fri 9:30 am-3 pm

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Drop-in

• lunch
• Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry Foodshare
• Foodshare
• emergency clothing
• foot clinic

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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)

COVID19 129 Peter St referral centre open for walk-in service; clients needing a shelter referral call Central Intake Mon-Sun 24 hours at 416-338-4766 or toll free at 3-1-1 or 1-877-338-3398 (nearest payphone located at Queen St W and Bathurst St)

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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

Street Respite Services

• 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
• laundry 9 am-10 pm
• capacity 8

Walk-in Homeless Shelter Referral Service

• phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system

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

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 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

COVID19 Modified services and enhanced screening; for information on drop-in hours, services and safety measures, call 416-929-9614 ext 2200, or visit Evergreen Centre website

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

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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)

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Shelter open

• clothing bank open, accepting donations placed in clear plastic bags, drop off only no pick up services

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Men's Ministry -- overnight shelter

• 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)

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 services, including medical, mental health, employment, housing support and legal services

• 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)

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 -- 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 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)

COVID-19 --open, meals, washrooms, wifi


Meal programs, drop-in

COVID-19 --open, meals, washrooms, wifi


Meal programs, drop-in