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The Resource Centre provides a multipurpose room with access to a telephone and computers, as well as vocational, social, leisure and educational programming * access to individual function assessments, addiction assessments and referrals to appropriate treatment centres * the program is open to both men and women * attendees not staying the Emergency Shelter are escorted to and from the program room * the program remains a drop-in space
- personal hygiene and life skills coaching
- social activities and outreach
- counselling - Coaching (individuals, family, marital, career, financial)
- basic academic tutoring
- computer literacy and basic skills
- art and crafts programs
- advocacy
- Overcomers 12-step course
- alternate justice measures
Available as cooling/warming centre during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit
Community Meal Program - Indoor meals are available at 568 Richmond St for lunch at 1pm, and dinner at 5:30pm
Indoor Space - Facility available 10am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm, and 5:30pm-9pm
Arkware Clothing Outlet - Low cost clothing (token donation) * open Mon, Wed, Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm
Services include information and referral, a nutritious meal, shower and laundry services, counselling, computer and phone access, day beds, basic needs, harm reduction, CounterPoint needle exchange program, case management, native women's program and nurse practitioner clinic
Available as cooling/warming centre during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit
- Offers a wide variety of programs and services
- Meals
- Addiction support and referrals
- Drop-in Centre
- Medical clinic
- Identification clinic
- Clean needle exchange program
- Housing support
- Supportive housing
Services include outreach, life skills groups, supportive counselling, advocacy, basic needs service provision and prevention education, parenting education * anonymous HIV testing * showers, laundry facilities and hygiene supplies are available * health and safety information and supplies are available including, condoms, first aid supplies
Offers transitional and affordable rental housing units within the Cornerstone Building * assists youth in finding housing, emergency food, emergency shelter, medical/health care, education, legal aid and counselling * information and referral to other agency services * health care centre
Available as cooling/warming centre with extended drop-in hours (8am-9pm) during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit * access to mitts, hats, and coats
Supportive Housing - Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities
A partnership with Noah's Ark located at Exeter Pentecostal Church - a welcoming place offering basic needs such as light meals, shower, washroom and laundry facilities. Partners with numerous agencies to offer support to local people in need to access important services and supports under one roof. Plans for a community garden, collective kitchen programs and early years programming to break down barriers and develop relationships between community members. |
A connection centre to provide a safe space including access to basic needs such as meals, showers, laundry facilities plus connections to social services. Hot soup and sandwich available during open hours. |
A culturally safe and appropriate space for Indigenous people to access housing supports and connect with peers in a community-based setting. Access meals, connect with elders and knowledge keepers, access traditional medicine, and meet with housing workers.
Drop-in centre providing a space for women, trans-, and non-binary folks to receive compassionate care in a way that creates opportunities to build on their strengths. Access to laundry, shower facilities, a safe place to rest, meals, and harm reduction supplies, as well as art, games, and other social activities.
15 low-barrier overnight beds to women, trans-, and non-binary people. Beds are available on a first come, first serve basis either by walk-in or community referral. Offers snacks and beverages, harm reduction supplies, emotional support, and assistance with finding housing.
- shower and laundry facilities haircuts
- ID clinic -- for individuals born in Canada who are on OW or ODSP, birth certificate only
- life skills program
- medical support
- chiropractic care
- recreation and social activities including sports, board games, birthday celebrations
- spiritual support
- breakfast Monday-Sunday
- lunch Monday-Friday
Office: 519-942-4122
Crisis: 1-800-265-9178 , 519-941-4357 or 905-584-4357
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- hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
- grocery givaway Tue 12 noon
- shower and laundry facilities Wed-Fri by appointment when possible
- personal hygiene items Mon-Sat
- information, referral and advocacy support Mon-Sat by appointment
- 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)
- community meals program
- activity, outing and recreation program
- housing access support
- voluntary trusteeship service
- telephone and fax
- showers
- mailing address for members
- Computer Cafe -- internet
- harm reduction supplies and support
- one on one support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction concerns
- supports include accompaniment, referrals, advocacy, and skills building
- referrals through The Access Point
Employment Supports
- supported employment programs in the kitchen and maintenance departments.
- one-on-one employment coaching and support
- pre-employment training
- member volunteer
Drop in workers: 416-926-1946
Community support workers: 416-926-9762
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- meal program, call ahead for details
- free coffee and snack
- Showers and laundry facilities
- telephones, internet access and mailing address
- clothing and footwear
- harm reduction support and supplies
- advocacy and referrals to medical, legal, housing and social services
- crisis intervention and trauma informed counselling
- onsite access to primary healthcare with family phisicians, psychiatrist and nurse
- access to a settlement worker
- 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