Searching for Homeless Shelters

Short term emergency shelter, capacity 209

• crisis intervention and counselling
• case management
• child advocacy
• child care and children's program
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

COVID19 Open with enhanced safety measures; some services modified, call for information

Emergency shelter
Including counselling, individual and group supports, assistance in finding housing, and ongoing support; capacity 50

• 25 beds for women 16-25 years
• 25 beds for women 26 years and older
• 24-hour staffing and security

Second stage housing
Including meals, clothing, counselling and referrals, crisis intervention and advocacy, and support for addictions, employment, health, housing, and trauma; ​capacity 12

• 6 beds for women 16-25 years
• 6 beds for women 26 years and older
• specialized services for young women 16-25 years

Shelter, capacity 55

Shelter, capacity 90

Emergency shelter, capacity 38

Emergency shelter for men, including housing specialists, case management, health clinic, referrals, and ID referral by case managers

• capacity 66

Take-away meals for non-residents, see separate listing

Emergency shelter for men, including short term problem solving and referrals, case management, housing and addiction counselling, and harm reduction

• access to Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Emergency Shelter Program, 416-392-5522, 416-392-5527
Emergency accommodation in dormitory setting, with access to bed area 4 pm-8 am, includes day program, counselling and referrals, meals, and access to lounge, resource room, computers

• capacity 72
• laundry and lockers available

4th Floor Winter Respite Program, 416-392-5542
Respite accommodation for men 50 years and older in residential crisis with a documented need for 24-hour bed access, men 18-49 years with chronic health problems may be accepted

• capacity 100
• includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

Annex Harm Reduction Program, 416-397-5598, 416-338-3190
Overnight wet shelter for men 18 years and older, ineligible for service in other programs due to chronic alcohol use, or who are vulnerable in other programs due to their behaviours related to alcohol use and/or mental illness

• capacity 51
• includes Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) and client centred case management services

Infirmary Program, intake nurse 416-392-5623, Infirmary shift leader 416-392-6706
Acute, respite, chronic and palliative care for men 18 years and older with complicated health care issues currently using the hostel system, including medical assessment, primary care and clinical case management

• capacity 22
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

O'Neill House Program, Seaton House Overdose Prevention Site (SHOPS), 416-392-5407
Safe drug consumption site serves Seaton House residents

George Street Revitalization includes Seaton House programs, with residents moving to alternate locations, for information visit City of Toronto website for George Street Revitalization updates

Overnight emergency shelter, capacity 22

COVID19 Shelter remains open with restrictions and health safety protocols; limited supportive housing services; visit website for updates on service availability

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Emergency and long term housing

Emergency Shelter
Short term stay, including access to meals, clothing, showers, counselling, medical referrals, and assistance finding and maintaining permanent housing

• capacity 50
• 24 hour crisis line

Supportive Housing
Permanent affordable housing in 3 locations, including bachelor, one bedroom units

• capacity 32
• case management

Homeless shelter services, including counselling and case management, addiction support services, employment and housing assistance, clothing room, ID clinic, meals

• capacity 288
• short or long stay
• chapel services

Short term emergency shelter, includes communal setting, food and necessities

• capacity 90
• crisis intervention and counselling
• referrals to other agencies for counselling, housing
• custody reunification
• pregnancy support
• Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

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)

Short term emergency shelter
Includes meals, personal supplies, case management, and health care support

• capacity 83
• referral to health care providers
• access to Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

COVID19 -- Shelter continues to operate

• residents can shelter in place throughout the day
• intake takes place throughout day

Overnight shelter for men 18 years and older

• registration/intake Monday-Sunday 24 hours, capacity 28
• must vacate premises during the day
• call for admission and discharge criteria

Emergency homeless shelter for men, including mental health and addictions case management, medical support, food access, harm reduction supports, assistance in finding permanent housing, and community engagement

• capacity 32
• visiting physician, nurse, dental program
• laundry and showers
• anger management
• 12 step meetings
• social, recreation and education opportunities

COVID19 Not accepting new clients; shelter and transitional housing through referral only from Seaton House and agencies serving men who are homeless; not a walk-in shelter

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Residence includes dormitory shelter and transitional housing units, with holistic approach

• income savings component
• on-site workshops such as computer literacy, resume writing, employment searches and life skills
• links to off-site training opportunities, job placements, community resources
• follow-up support
• capacity 122: 74 shelter beds, 48 transitional housing beds (not an emergency shelter)

Drop-in respite services, capacity 30

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Shelter services, including enhanced case management to help residents find long-term housing

• capacity 106 singles (women or men) and 87 couples
• pet friendly environment

Seasonal shelter, includes enhanced case management to help residents find long-term housing

• capacity 60

COVID19 Shelter operating with heightened safety protocols and reduced capacity 39

Homeless shelter, including trauma-informed counselling, individual and group supports, meals, assistance in finding affordable housing and employment, referral

• capacity 55
• 24-hour staffing
• pet friendly environment

Emergency shelter, including meals, counselling and support, orientation and interpretation, referrals, medical support, outreach and housing support, child care

• capacity 106
• length of stay depends on need

Short term emergency shelter for men, including essential supports and access to workshops

• capacity 18
• meals
• showers, laundry

Emergency shelter for women, includes counselling and support, crisis management, case management and referrals, access to psychiatrist and Health Bus, and food box for former residents

• capacity 24
• average stay 3-12 months

Abstinence-based residence and emergency shelter with emphasis on Indigenous culture, includes case management, counselling, stress management, legal information and advocacy, housing assistance

• capacity 70
• multi-disciplinary care team including traditional elders and teachers, psychiatrist, nurse
• Housing Connections (see separate listing) Community Partner

Emergency shelter, including meals, referrals, and help finding and keeping permanent housing

• capacity 60