Searching for Homeless Respite

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

• breakfast, lunch
• access to clothing bank, shower and telephone
• legal help
• information about Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• community outreach

Drop-in and resource centre

• hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
• grocery givaway Tue 12 noon
• housing help Mon-Fri by appointment
• shower and laundry facilities Wed-Fri by appointment when possible
• personal hygiene items Mon-Sat
• information and referral
• harm reduction kit distribution Mon-Sat including walk-in counselling appointments with a Harm Reduction Worker Tue
• social activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Supportive transitional care site providing short-term services for older adults who no longer require care in hospital * 68 private beds

Services include:

• case management for coordination of health-related services and to support transitions to a permanent residence
• assistance with personal care such as bathing and grooming
• housekeeping and laundry
• daily meals
• medication support
• social activities and recreation therapy
• access to a nurse practitioner and doctor

Community drop-in program

• advice on eviction, immigration, social assistance appeals
• free breakfast and lunch Monday to Sunday and holidays, dine-in or take-away
• health information and referral
• clothing, condoms, needle exchange
• Wednesday movie and dinner
• Monday women's group, Tuesday men's group, each 4 pm-6:30 pm
• access to computer, telephone
• workshops
• income tax clinic

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

Drop-in

• social and recreational programs
• life skills
• community and health information
• peer advocates provide help with social assistance, housing and legal issues

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Newmarket Drop-By Program Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, call 647-512-8754 for details

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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 Safety precautions and screenings required, call 289-763-9244 for information

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
• shower and laundry
• computer, Internet, phonefaxcopier
• assistance with seasonal needs

Drop-in centre, including essential supports, case management, wraparound supports, workshops, and social and recreational activities; lunch Mon-Sat 12 noon-1 pm (see separate listing)

Essential support

• meals and snacks
• showers and laundry facilities
• access to phone, fax and internet

Access to workshops

• literacy, financial literacy, health coping strategies
• resume writing
• help with filling out social assistance applications
• personal support for community members
• recreation and social activities
• community gatherings, field trips, arts and crafts
• volunteer opportunities

Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing

• individualized service plan
• housing starter kit
• gardening

LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry​, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Drop-in for youth

• outreach
• counselling and support
• transitional housing and housing support
• welfare
• employment
• legal help
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Respite services remain open

Drop-in respite centre, capacity 49

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Drop-In Space open Mon-Fri 8 am-11 am

• takeaway lunch given out at front doors of church on north side of Bloor Mon-Fri 10am-11:30 am

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Hot meals, health clinic, counseling, workshops, art studio and book club

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)

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


Meal programs, drop-in

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


Meal programs, drop-in

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)

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

• 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 -- showers, laundry, clothing, shoes, feminine hygiene products

Meal programs -- lunch Monday to Friday

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

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 240
• laundry and lockers available

Long Term Program, 416-392-5542
Long term 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 134
• includes counselling and referrals, meals and laundry, and on-site day nurse

O'Neill House Program/Seaton House Overdose Prevention Site (SHOPS), 416-392-5407
Housing transition program for men 18 years and older who are homeless for the first time, including newcomers

• capacity 50

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 100
• includes Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) and client centred case management services

Infirmary Program, 416-392-5598, 416-338-3190
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 28
• in partnership with St Michael's Hospital (see separate listing) and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

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