Housing/Shelter (BH)
Office phone: 416-924-2543
Fax: 416-924-8062
E-mail: nipost@nipost.org
Web site www.nipost.org
Address: Parliament Street Public Library, 269 Gerrard St E, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G3
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Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Hours:
Monday - Tuesday (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Wednesday (1:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
Thursday - Friday (10:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Area served: Bloor St E/Danforth Ave-Lake Ontario; Don Valley Parkway-Yonge St
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; English ; French ; Hindi ; Marathi ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Spanish ; Urdu
Fees None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms, staff assistance necessary to access elevator
Service description:
community information and referral
assistance in filling out forms
annual income tax clinic
phone and mail registry service
local service directories
outreach program
case management
advocacy
settlement services
housing trusteeship services
community education
telephone and computer available for community use
East Toronto Internet Access (ETIA) -- Internet access and training for people who are homeless or who have low incomes, including e-mail
Rent Bank coordinating agency ontariorentbank.net (416-924-3862)
interest-free loans to low income individuals, couples, seniors or families living in market rent units who face eviction as a result of rental arrears
must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
clients of Ontario Works, Ontario Student Loan Program, and Ontario Disability Support Program are not eligible * landlord and tenant mediation
money management advice
follow-up search assistance and community referrals
also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing
Also administers the Winter Warmth Fund/LEAP sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution, Toronto Hydro Electric System, and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their natural gas and electricity utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; Community Information
Last complete update: 2010-09-30
Last modified date: 2011-08-09
Subjects Budget counselling; Community information centres; Computers; Emergency financial assistance; Financial assistance; Form filling; Free services; Heating; Identification cards; Income tax clinics; Information and referral; Internet access; Loans; Low income housing; Postal services; Registries; Rent banks; Settlement services; Telephones; Voluntary trustees
Record ID MET0718
Office phone: 416-690-0330
Crisis phone: 416-690-0330
Fax: 416-447-4082
Email: info@stclareinn.org
Web site: www.stclareinn.org
Mail care of: Administration
Mail Address: 1300 Leslie St, Toronto, ON, M3C 2K9
Hours: Administration -- Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Area served: Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Single homeless women 35-60 years with a diagnosed mental health illness
How to apply: Call or visit
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Transitional housing -- capacity 5
- length of stay dependent on individual needs and circumstances, up to a maximum of 1 year
- individualized supportive care including assistance in finding permanent, affordable housing
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2012-05-28
Office phone: 416-690-3930
Toll-free phone: 1-800-668-4130
Fax: 416-690-3934
Email: frontiersfoundation@on.aibn.com
Web site: www.frontiersfoundation.ca
Address: 419 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON, M4L 3B9
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Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Coxwell Ave and Gerrard St E)
Contacts: Patsy Cuffy, Bookkeeper
: Marilyn Gillis, Administrative Assistant
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm
Area served: Canada
Languages of service: English ; French ; Spanish
Eligibility: Volunteer workers 18 years and older with construction and educational skills
How to apply: For application kit, send stamped, letter-sized, self-addressed envelope, or download forms from website
Fees: $50 non-refundable fee
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Home building projects in Canada for low income and Native Canadians (Operation Beaver) - education projects in Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon
- projects in developing countries include electrification, road building, school desk construction
- workers volunteer for 12-16 weeks
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2012-06-05
Office phone: Community Support Worker 416-461-2052
TTY phone: 416-461-0625
Fax: 416-461-0970
Email: outreach@nellies.org
Web site: www.nellies.org
Address: 754 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H4
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Mail Address: 970 Queen St E, Box 98118, Toronto, ON, M4M 1J0
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Broadview Ave and Queen St E)
Contacts: Rebecca Rogers, Program Manager, 416-461-0739, rebecca@nellies.org
Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Wed 10 am-8 pm
Languages of service: English ; cultural interpretation available for other languages
Eligibility: Single women 16 years or over and women with children who are homeless or leaving violence all Nellie's facilities are trans-women positive
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom
Service description: - Assistance for women in accessing and maintaining safe, affordable housing, and in developing community support networks
- support for women with children who have experienced or survived violence
- practical support to women who have been homeless or lived in poverty for a long period
- assistance for women with mental health or substance abuse issues to live independently in the community
- information, referrals, community links including immigration and legal information
- family advocacy
- workshops and seminars
- support groups
- community development and outreach
- Transition Support Worker 416-461-0980:
- Transitional Housing Support Worker 416-645-0249 -- for homeless women
- Transitional Housing and Legal Support Worker 416-461-3404 -- for abused women
- Transitional Housing Support Program Advisory Coordinator 416-461-0980 -- for abused women
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
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Last complete update: 2011-02-01
Out of the Cold. Overnight Hostels
Friday Overnight Hostel
St Michael's Cathedral
Office phone: 416-364-0234
Fax: 413-364-6029
Web site: www.ootc.ca
Address: St Michael's Cathedral, Parish Hall, 66 Bond St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1X2
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Mail Address: St. Michael's Cathedral, 200 Church St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1Z2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Church St and Queen St E)
Hours: November 4, 2011 to March 30, 2012 -- Fri 6:30 pm-8 am - dinner at 6 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older
Service description: Capacity 60
- visiting nurse
- supper available to both those staying overnight and to members of the public
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-09-13
Office phone: 416-504-3610
Fax: 416-504-0239
Email: mbastidas@aistoronto.ca
Web site: www.aistoronto.ca
Address: 720 Spadina Ave, Ste 316, Toronto, ON, M5S 2T9
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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and Bloor St W)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm
Area served: Eglinton Ave (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Humber River (west) to Victoria Park Ave (east)
Languages of service: English ; Spanish ; Polish ; American Sign Language (ASL)
Eligibility: Adults 16 years and older, single or with family, recovering from significant mental health problems, including a concurrent disorder, and homelessness
How to apply: Supportive housing -- application must be made through CASH (Coordinated Access to Supportive Housing) system, call 416-979-5496 or 416-979-1994 ext 264, or download application
Fees: Rents geared to income -- subsidies may be available
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Low support housing - bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments in 5 locations
- 109 units
- 8 units for hearing impaired persons
- concurrent disorder services
- case management
- trauma and loss counselling
- advocacy
- nutrition programs
- social, recreation and employment opportunities
Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-07-27
Adams House
Office phone 416-785-9230 (Client Service Centre)
Toll-free phone 1-888-785-2779
Fax 416-785-9358
Email info@cotahealth.ca
Web site www.cotahealth.ca
Address 425 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON, M4X 1K5
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Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St and Carlton St)
Area served Greater Toronto Area
Languages of service English
Eligibility
Persons 16 years or older, with serious mental illness, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
must have ongoing support from worker/case manager and financial support such as Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works (OW)
How to apply Call Client Service Centre
Fees Subsidized rent
Physical access Not wheelchair accessible
Service description
- Supportive housing program with accommodation and support for 20 men and 6 women
- private bedrooms
- shared bathroom and kitchen
- staff on site during daytime hours
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-07-04
Last modified: 2011-08-29
Office phone 416-925-6042
Fax 416-926-8775
Email: info@stmichaelshomes.org
Web site: www.stmichaelshomes.org
Address 234 Carlton St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2L1
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Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St and Carlton St)
Contacts David Collins, Program Director
Hours Intake Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Languages of service English
Eligibility Men 50 years and over in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction
How to apply Call to arrange intake interview
Fees Sliding scale
Physical access Not wheelchair accessible
Service description
short and long term rehabilitative services
- abstinence based
- residential setting
Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity
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Last complete update: 2011-06-17
Last modified: 2011-08-29
Notice No direct services for persons who are homeless
Office phone 416-469-0007
Fax 416-469-5313
Email inquiries@thtcentre.com
Website www.thtcentre.com
Address 661 Yonge St Ste 200, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
Office phone: 416-964-8747 ext 0
Fax: 416-966-2178
Web site: www.ststephenshouse.com
Address: 260 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9
