Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-392-5527, 416-392-5522 Intake
Fax: 416-392-3896, 416-392-5532
Web site: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm
Address: 339 George St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Gerrard St E)
Hours: Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English, intake -- English, French - other languages may be available
Eligibility: Men 18 years and over in need of shelter
How to apply: Call or walk in - O'Neill House High Needs Program -- referral from Seaton House hostel only
Fees: Room and board geared to income may be charged in some programs
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - persons using wheelchairs must be able to do own wheelchair transfer and not require attendant care
Service description: Short term problem solving and referrals

• addiction counsellor
• housing workers
• assigned counsellors assist residents with case planning

Hostel 416-392-5547 -- emergency accommodation in dormitory setting

• access to bed area 4 pm - 8 am
• day program 8 am - 4 pm, including lounge, resource room with computers
• meals
• laundry
• lockers available
• counselling and referrals at Intake Office
• capacity 250

Long-Term Program 416-392-5542 -- accommodation for men 18 years and over in residential crisis, with a documented need for 24-hour bed access

• meals and laundry
• library, quiet common area
• first aid provided by on site day nurse
• activity coordinator
• counselling and referrals at Intake Office
• capacity 140

O'Neill House High Needs Program 416-392-5407 -- for Seaton House clients who are ineligible for other programs due to behaviour

• immigrants and refugees
• housing transition program
• capacity 50

Organization type: Regional Government
Subjects: Hostels; Men; Residences
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0677
Last complete update: 2008-02-22
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-364-8228
Fax: 416-364-4728
Web site: www.fredvictor.org
Address: 145 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Mark Aston, Executive Director
Contacts: Enza Trentadue, Program Coordinator
Grace Ng'ang'a, Restaurant Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - program hours vary, call for program times not listed below
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Improves quality of life for people who are homeless or living on low incomes - volunteer opportunities

• Low-cost meals at Friends Restaurant, credit available -- brunch Monday to Friday 10 pm - 12 noon, dinner Monday to Sunday 4 pm - 5:30 pm
• Open House programs -- drop-in Monday to Friday 2 pm - 4 pm, art club, community garden, special events
• Computer Club -- free computer access, self-taught learning model Monday to Friday 9 am - 12:15 pm
• literacy class
• writers group
• basic education class
• medical clinic
• outreach
• concurrent disorders support services
• Mental Health and Justice Program
• community volunteer program -- catering

See branch records for additional services
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Catering businesses; Community centres; Community gardens; Community kitchens; Computer training; Computers; Counselling; Drop-in centres; Dual diagnosis disabilities; Economic development; Food; Free services; Health education; Homeless people; Immunization; Literacy instruction; Men; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Restaurants
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1295
Last complete update: 2008-01-25
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Dixon Hall - The Schoolhouse
Office phone: 416-960-9240
Fax: 416-960-1541
E-mail: doris.strange@dixonhall.org
Web site: www.dixonhall.org
Address: 349 George St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Contacts: Doris Strange, Manager
Hours: Intake -- Monday to Thursday 4 pm-12 midnight,
Friday 4 pm to Sunday 12 midnight
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Ambulatory men
Fees: $7 per night
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Overnight emergency shelter

• capacity 55
• showers
• recreation room
• assistance with permanent housing, identification
• must leave at 10 am each day
• meals according to hostel standards

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Hostels; Men
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1171
Last complete update: 2007-12-21
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Notice Dixon Hall provides administrative services only
Office phone: 416-699-6682 Administration, 416-699-OOTC Administration
Fax: 416-690-6682, 416-690-OOTC
E-mail: ootc@dixonhall.org
Web site: www.ootc.ca
Mail care of: Dixon Hall Resource and Support Services for Out of the Cold
Mail Address: 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Contacts: Shannon McGillivray, Program Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Admission not guaranteed -- restrictions may apply and may vary according to location
How to apply: Line up at opening time - for up to the minute details, call the Street Helpline at 416-392-3777
Fees: None
Physical access: Some locations wheelchair accessible - most locations near subway
Service description: Dixon Hall provides resources and supports to the Out of the Cold host sites Free informal services for homeless people, particularly those who do not wish to use the formal hostel system

• starting and ending dates generally November-April but vary according to program and change each year
• all services provided by trained volunteers
• site schedule available from Dixon Hall
• Overnight shelter in different churches, temples and centres Monday to Sunday
• mats or cots serve as beds
• must vacate premises during the day
• Drop-ins, breakfast, lunch or supper also available at various locations

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Food; Free services; Hostels; Men; Women; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET3048
Last complete update: 2007-08-30
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-925-4431
Fax: 416-923-2216
E-mail: tchostel@rogers.com
Web site: www.tchostel.org
Address: 191 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2T9
Mail Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 402, Toronto, on, M5S 3A7
Location (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Dupont St)
Ward Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Donna Johnson, Executive Director, 416-963-0043, djohnson.tch@rogers.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: Dari ; English ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Polish ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Urdu ; Interpretive services
Eligibility: Singles, families, refugee claimants
How to apply: Singles -- 416-925-4431 ext 0 - families -- call Central Family Intake at Hostel Services' Greenfield Family Centre, 416-397-5637
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible - street parking
Service description: Emergency shelter

• capacity 24
• meals
• referral
• assistance and advocacy with Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Ontario Works, medical, legal and education services
• housing assistance includes counselling, escorts and advocacy with landlords
• employment counselling
• settlement counselling and orientation
• children's program
• aftercare
• outreach

Toronto Community Hostel Outreach Program
Office phone: 416-925-4431 ext 17 Crisis phone 416-925-4431 ext 0
Fax: 416-925-4433
E-mail: outreach.tch@rogers.com
Web site: www.tchostel.org
Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 402, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7
Location (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd-Bloor St W)
Ward Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Contacts: Leslie Topping, Outreach Worker
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-5, Thu 10-8, Fri 10-2
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Singles, families and refugee claimants who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
How to apply: Call for information
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms - braille elevator, lowered buttons - parking lot and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Eviction prevention and crisis intervention

• housing assistance
• escort
• personal supports
• employment assessment and referral
• assistance with immigration procedures and documents
• advocacy for housing, immigration, social assistance
• volunteer placement

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity

Office phone: 416-366-2733
Fax: 416-366-6984
E-mail: christopher_dickens@can.salvationarmy.org
Web site: www.maxwellmeighen.ca
Address: 135 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2R5
Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Queen St E)
Ward Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Major Christopher Dickens, Executive Director
Hours: Hostel -- Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: Bulgarian ; English ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Macedonian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Russian

Central Toronto Community Health Centres Shout Clinic Address: 467 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2G8 Intersection: Jarvis St-Wellesley St E Office phone: 416-927-8553 E-mail: info@ctchc.com Web Address: www.ctchc.com Fax: 416-927-9365

Covenant House Address: 20 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-598-4898 Contact: Carol Howes, Director, Residential and Outreach Services E-mail: general@covenanthouse.on.ca Web Address: www.covenanthouse.on.ca Fax: 416-204-7030 Officer: Ruth daCosta, Executive Director

Eva''s Initiatives Address: 215 Spadina Ave, Ste 370, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: 416-977-4497 Administration Contact: Executive Assistant E-mail: info@evas.ca Web Address: www.evasinitiatives.com Fax: 416-977-6210 Officer: Maria Crawford, Executive Director

Justice for Children and Youth Address: 415 Yonge St, Ste 1203, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-920-1633 Contact: Mary Ann Paterson, Office Manager E-mail: info@jfcy.org Web Address: www.jfcy.org Fax: 416-920-5855 Officer: Martha Mackinnon, Executive Director

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Address: 295 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1S2 Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St Office phone: 416-969-8510 E-mail: info@nativechild.org Web Address: www.nativechild.org Fax: 416-928-0706 Officer: Kenn Richard, Executive Director

Oolagen Community Services Address: 65 Wellesley St E, Ste 500, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7 Intersection: Church St-Wellesley St E Office phone: 416-395-0660 E-mail: ocs@oolagen.org Web Address: www.oolagen.org Fax: 416-395-0666 Officer: Bob Engel, Executive Director

Sketch -- Working Arts for Street-Involved and Homeless Youth Address: 580 King St W, 2nd floor, Toronto, ON, M5V 1M3 Mail Address: 119 Spadina Ave, Box 63, Station B, Toronto, ON, M5T 2T2 Intersection: Spadina Ave-King St W Office phone: 416-516-5428 Administration ; 416-516-1559 Studio Contact: Chad Mohr, Administrator E-mail: info@sketch.ca Web Address: www.sketch.ca Fax: 416-516-6286 Officer: Rudy Ruttimann, General Manager

Street Kids International Address: 302 Bay St, 5th floor, Ste B, Toronto, ON, M5X 1A1 Mail Address: TDC Postal Station, Box 1026 77 King St W, Toronto, ON, M5K 1P2 Intersection: Bay St-King St W Office phone: 416-504-8994 E-mail: info@streetkids.org Web Address: www.streetkids.org Fax: 416-504-8977 Officer: David Pell, Executive Director

Turning Point Youth Services Address: 95 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2X9 Intersection: Jarvis St-Wellesley St E Office phone: 416-925-9250 E-mail: turningpoint@turningpoint.ca Web Address: www.turningpoint.ca Fax: 416-925-9926 Officer: Colin Dart, Executive Director

Yonge Street Mission Evergreen Centre for Street Youth Drop-In Centre Address: 381 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1S1 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-977-7259 E-mail: evergreen@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax: 416-977-2890 Officer: Karen Bach, Program Director

Yonge Street Mission Evergreen Centre for Street Youth Evergreen Employment Resource Centre Address: 381 Yonge St, Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5B 1S1 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-977-7259 ext 245 Contact: Gail Meats, Coordinator E-mail: evergreenerc@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax: 416-977-7129 Officer: Karen Bach, Program Director

Yonge Street Mission Evergreen Centre for Street Youth Evergreen Health Centre Address: 381 Yonge St, Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5B 1S1 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-977-7259 ext 238 Contact: Ruth Ewert, Coordinator E-mail: healthcentre@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax: 416-597-1081 Officer: Karen Bach, Program Director

YOUTHLINK Youth Skills Zone Address: 7 Vanauley St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2V9 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W Office phone: 416-595-9902 Contact: Carolann Barr, Supervisor E-mail: youthskillszone@hotmail.com Web Address: www.youthskillszone.org Fax: 416-595-5219

YOUTHLINK YOUTHLINK Inner City Address: 7 Vanauley St, Toronto, ON, M5T 2V9 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W Office phone: 416-703-3361 E-mail: staffat.innercity@youthlink.ca Web Address: www.youthlink.ca Fax: 416-703-3359 Officer: Patty Letourneau, Program Supervisor

Yonge Street Mission Address: 270 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2G4 Intersection: Parliament St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-929-9614 Contact: David Adcock, Managing Director E-mail: md@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax: 416-929-7204 Officer: Rick Tobias, Chief Executive Officer