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Community services

• home visitations may provide food, clothing and furniture or referrals to other community services
• community stores selling low-cost used clothing and household goods

Residential housing -- see separate listings

Marygrove Camp -- residential camps for girls and boys

Gower Park Place -- non-profit housing, 164 units, apply through Housing Connections, see separate listing

No food vouchers provided at this location, callers must contact their local SSVP for assistance

Food bank

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• recipes and nutrition information
• general community information and referrals

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

Organization has resumed operations at the office post-COVID and clients are welcome to the organization for one-on-one appointments.
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Advances the dignity and well being of children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS by providing:

• practical support including access to infant formula, diapers, Welcome Baby Bag, food hampers, grocery vouchers, TTC tokens for medical appointments, new winter clothing, toys and gift cards for children and youth
• counselling and case management, family and child support groups, external referrals, and resources for children and their families around HIV
• overnight camp for children

Community health centre * information and referral * primary health care * reproductive health care * prenatal and postnatal workshops * pre-abortion and post-abortion counselling * advocacy assistance * individual and group mental health counselling * nutritional counselling * foot care * diabetes prevention and education * HIV/AIDS prevention, education and advocacy * health promotion workshops * healthy living programs * no Ontario Health Insurance required for primary health care services

Food Bank - Member of Daily Bread Food Bank * open every Tuesday of the month

Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

HIV/AIDS Services - COVID19 -- essential primary care available on site -- call ahead, non-essential service available by phone * Food bank -- hampers available for pick up, Tuesday 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10 am-12 noon * group activities cancelled

Mental Health Services - COVID19 -- essential primary care available on site -- call ahead, non-essential service available by phone * Food bank -- hampers available for pick up, Tuesday 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10 am-12 noon * group activities cancelled

Pre/Post Natal Link - Midwifery - Primary Health Care Services - Clinical team includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropodists, Nurses, Dietitians, Mental Health Therapists, and Social Workers. We customize our programs and services to meet individual needs of clients. We attempt to provide all available information, education and support to allow women to make informed choices regarding all aspects of their health and health care, and to promote health and well being. Clients are also encouraged to be very involved and advocate for their health care needs

Deliver various programs and services for Metis people * education & training, healing & wellness, intergovernmental relations, lands, resources & consultations

Education and Training - Offer a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through elementary school, middle school, and high school through to post-secondary education and into adulthood

Healing and Wellness - Facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels

Food Bank -- for Indigenous women and their families

• emergency supply of milk and diapers
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food programs -- hot meal, also bag lunches

Women and Family Ministry -- food and clothing bank by appointment

• for women and their families or single fathers with custody of children
• baby food and formula
• layettes for newborns, household items, bedding, female hygiene products
• supportive counselling and referrals
• Christmas grocery and toy program
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Children and youth -- after school clubs

• licensed child care centre -- see separate entry

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Provides support in accessing HIV medical care and medications, immigration services and other social services, as well as delivering practical support services

HIV Medical and Medication Access

• assists people living with HIV in getting connected to HIV medical care and HIV medications
• helps people access drug coverage through Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Trillium Drug Program and free drug coverage from pharmaceutical companies
• accompany clients to medical appointments to provide translation, support and advocacy
• financial assistance for medical and medication costs

Income Support

• help people living with HIV/AIDS access government assistance programs such as as OW, ODSP, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance
• provides financial assistance for health and wellness needs

Immigration Support

• assists people living with HIV/AIDS access immigration support, including getting a legal aid certificate, referrals to lawyers who specialize in HIV
• offers language support in languages such as Spanish, Swahili, Amharic and French
• accompanies people to their immigration/legal appointments to provide interpretation, support and advocacy
• helps clients complete immigration applications

Food Programs

• Essentials Market weekly food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• Food for Life: weekly meal delivery program and delivery of items from the Essentials Market

Other Support Programs

• information and referral to other services such as mental health, housing, employment and legal services
• pet programs including financial assistance for vet bills, pet food, referrals to vets with discounted services, low cost spay/neutering and foster program in partnership with the Toronto Humane Society, see separate listing
• free haircuts on-site
• harm reduction kits, including used equipment drop-off and safer sex supplies on-site

Complementary Therapies

• hosts on-site free massage and acupuncture clinics in partnership with local colleges

Educational and Cultural Groups

• offers the Hassle Free HIV+ Women's Group as well as the Golden Girls Group for HIV+ Women over 60
• provides educational workshops for people living with HIV around HIV disclosure, U=U and harm reduction
• Saturday Social Club - play games and socialize

Engagement and Volunteer Programs

• opportunities for community members to volunteer and/or become community mobilizers
• engagement/volunteer programs including POWER (Positive Women's Empowerment and Resiliency) program, Men's Health, PHA Patient Instructor health educator program, front desk, Essentials Market, delivery and Therapeutic Care

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Food bank

• email not being monitored continuously, please allow 24 hours for response

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food bank - member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Vegetarian food bank for those who are vegan or strict vegetarians

Food bank includes 2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required

• grocery bags available once every 2 weeks by family size
• assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear
• Cornerstone Families and Bridges assists adults with grocery bags via Care Managers
• call 416-929-9614 ext 3200 to book appointment

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Food bank open, other services closed

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• Food bank
• year round tax clinic
• Christmas assistance
• associated with NeighbourLink Downtown Toronto
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank
• religious services

Children's Centre, 416-368-6375, fax 416-368-4817 -- after school, March break and summer day programs

• also child care centre (see separate entry)

Drop in -- open for all, children must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver

• lunch

Food bank -- 3 day supply of groceries

• referrals
• advocacy
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Community supper, food bank, clothing bank

• community supper - meals handed out of the front door
• clothing room - distributed at door by staff on an as needed/by request basis, adult clothing only, including underwear and socks
• other programs moved online or suspended
• programs for children and youth
• worship services

Food bank

Service of Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

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)

Visit website for a list of agencies serving Indigenous communities -- programs and services vary by agency

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

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Recommend, but not mandatory, that guests wear a mask to keep everyone safe, if experiencing symptoms send a friend or family member to pick up groceries

Programs and services

• Information and referral
• settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants
• life skills
• assistance in accessing government and community services
• advocacy
• income tax clinic
• individual and family counselling
• case management for assaulted women
• parenting groups
• group activities for seniors
• family summer program
• family education and support groups

Food Bank -- groceries for residents of catchment area only * member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Closed October 7

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Community and family services

• emergency material assistance including food, household effects as available
• crisis intervention
• meals program

Christmas assistance program

• proof of ID for every household member, income and rent/lease agreement
• residential summer camp for children