BH-180 Emergency Shelter

St Clare Inn

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

Nellie's - Community Support and Outreach Program

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
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    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

    St. Stephen's Community House. Augusta Centre.

    Office phone: 416-964-8747 ext 0
    Fax: 416-966-2178
    Web site: www.ststephenshouse.com
    Address: 260 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9

    Hostels/Shelters for Homeless People

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    Anduhyaun. Anduhyaun Emergency Women's Shelter.
    Office phone: Intake 416-920-1492 ext 221
    Fax: 416-920-6134
    Email: sdirector@anduhyaun.org
    Web site: www.anduhyaun.org
    Mail Address: 1296 Weston Rd, Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto

    Matthew House Refugee Reception Services, Toronto
    Office phone: 416-203-7848 ; 416-364-8287 (administration)
    Fax: 416-203-6771
    Email: admin@matthewhouse.ca
    Web site: www.matthewhouse.ca
    Mail Address: 981 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1W4
    Toronto

    Nellie's
    Office phone: 416-461-8903 (administration)
    Crisis phone: 416-461-1084 (shelter)
    TTY phone: 416-461-7561
    Fax: 416-461-0970 (adminstration); 416-461-0976 shelter)
    Email: community@nellies.org
    Web site: www.nellies.org
    Mail Address: 970 Queen St E, Box 98118, Toronto, ON, M4M 1J0
    Contacts: Rebecca Rogers, Program Manager, 416-461-0739, rebecca@nellies.org
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto

    Toronto. Hostel Services. Birkdale Residence.
    Notice: For homeless women with children only
    Office phone: 416-392-5650 ; Central Family Intake 416-397-5637
    Fax: 416-392-5855
    Web site: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm
    Mail Address: Metro Hall, 55 John St, 6th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto

    YWCA Toronto. Housing and Support. 1st Stop Woodlawn. Emergency Shelter.
    Office phone: 416-922-3271
    Fax: 416-922-6694
    Web site: www.ywcatoronto.org
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto

    COSTI. Reception Centre.
    Office phone: 416-922-6688
    Fax: 416-922-6668
    Email: reception@costi.org
    Web site: www.costi.org
    Address: 100 Lippincott St, Toronto, ON, M5S 2P1
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Bathurst St and College St)
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Covenant House. Emergency Shelter.
    Office phone: Intake 416-593-4849
    Web site: www.covenanthouse.ca
    Address: 20 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Yonge St and Gerrard St E)
    Contacts: Carol Howes, Program Services Director
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Dixon Hall. The Schoolhouse.
    Office phone: 416-960-9240
    Fax: 416-960-1541
    Email: haydar.shouly@dixonhall.org
    Web site: www.dixonhall.org
    Address: 349 George St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N2
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St and Gerrard St E)
    Contacts: Haydar Shouly, Assistant Manager
    Hours: Intake -- Monday - Sunday (4 pm-12 midnight)
    Toronto Central

    Eva's Initiatives
    Office phone: 416-977-4497 (administration)
    Fax: 416-977-6210
    Email: info@evas.ca
    Web site: www.evasinitiatives.com
    Address: 215 Spadina Ave, Ste 370, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C7
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and Dundas St W)
    Contacts: Charlene O'Connor, Executive Assistant, 416-977-4497 ext 130
    Hours: Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm)
    Toronto Central

    Fred Victor. Women's Hostel.
    Office phone: 416-368-2642
    Fax: 416-368-5890
    Web site: www.fredvictor.org
    Address: 86 Lombard St, Toronto, ON, M5C 1M3
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St and Queen St E)
    Hours: Closed: Monday - Friday (9:30 am-3 pm)
    Toronto Central

    Salvation Army. Gateway.
    Office phone: 416-368-0324
    Fax: 416-955-0422
    Email:
    frontline@thegateway.ca
    Web site: www.thegateway.ca
    Address: 107 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, M5C 2H4
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St and Queen St E)
    Contacts: Ann Andree, Case Management Supervisor, 416-368-8710 ext 225
    Hours: Shelter -- Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Salvation Army. Hope Shelter.
    Office phone: 416-979-7058
    Fax: 416-979-5645
    Email: David_Oldford@can.salvationarmy.org
    Web site: www.hopeshelter.org
    Address: 167 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P7
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (University Ave and College St)
    Contacts: David Smith, Program Supervisor
    Hours: hostel -- Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Scott Mission
    Office phone: 416-923-8872
    Fax: 416-923-1067
    Email: info@scottmission.com
    Web site: www.scottmission.com
    Address: 502 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2H1
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and College St)
    Hours: Monday - Friday (9 am-5 pm), Sat (8 am-12 noon)
    Toronto Central

    Society of St Vincent de Paul. Mary's Home.
    Office phone: 416-595-1578
    Fax: 416-595-6442
    Email: boluwolerotimi.maryshome@rogers.com
    Web site: www.svdptoronto.com
    Address: 70 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 1G6
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Church St and Gerrard St E)
    Toronto Central

    Street Haven at the Crossroads
    Office phone: 416-967-6060
    Fax: 416-924-6900
    Email: info@streethaven.com
    Web site: www.streethaven.com
    Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St and Dundas St E)
    Toronto Central

    Toronto. Hostel Services. Seaton House
    Office phone: 416-392-5527 ; Intake 416-392-5522
    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 and Gerrard St E)
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Turning Point Youth Services
    Office phone: 416-925-9250
    Fax: 416-925-9926
    Email: info@turningpoint.ca
    Web site: www.turningpoint.ca
    Address: 95 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2X9
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St and Wellesley St E)
    Hours: shelter -- Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    YMCA of Greater Toronto. Community Supports and Services. YMCA House.
    Office phone: 416-504-9700
    Fax: 416-504-9701
    Web site: www.ymcagta.org
    Address: 485 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2A9
    Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Spadina Ave and Queen St W)
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto Central

    Dixon Hall. Heyworth House.
    Office phone: 416-691-0012
    Fax: 416-691-0024
    Email: bartholemew.smallboy@dixonhall.org
    Web site: www.dixonhall.org
    Address: 2714 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1L7
    Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Dawes Rd and Danforth Ave)
    Toronto East

    Good Shepherd Ministries. Good Shepherd Centre.
    Office phone: 416-869-3619
    Fax: 416-869-0510
    Web site: www.goodshepherd.ca
    Address: 412 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1T3
    Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St and Queen St E)
    Toronto East

    Red Door Family Shelter
    Office phone: 416-469-3457 ; Intake 416-688-7265
    Fax: 416-469-1094
    Email: reception@reddoorshelter.ca
    Web site: www.reddoorshelter.ca
    Address: 875 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1J2
    Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Pape Ave and Queen St E)
    Contacts: Carolyn Burke, Site Manager, 416-469-3457 ext 226, carolyn@reddoorshelter.ca
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto East

    Salvation Army. Maxwell Meighen Centre.
    Office phone: 416-366-2733
    Fax: 416-366-6984
    Web site: www.maxwellmeighen.ca
    Address: 135 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2R5
    Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St and Queen St E)
    Hours: Hostel: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto East

    Sojourn House
    Office phone: 416-864-9136 (administration)
    Fax: 416-955-0533 (administration)
    Email: info@sojournhouse.org
    Web site: www.sojournhouse.org
    Address: 101 Ontario St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2V2
    Toronto East

    St Simon's Shelter
    Office phone: Administration 416-972-0627; Intake 416-925-7475
    Fax: 416-972-1886
    Email: stsimonsshelter@bellnet.ca
    Address: 525 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON, M4W 1J1
    Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St and Bloor St E)
    Toronto East

    NA-ME-RES (Native Men's Residence)
    Office phone: 416-651-6750
    Fax: 416-652-3138
    Email: general@nameres.org
    Web site: www.nameres.org
    Address: 26 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
    Location (Intersection): Toronto North (Bathurst St-Vaughan Rd)
    Toronto North

    Toronto Community Hostel
    Office phone: 416-963-0043 (administration); 416-925-4431 (shelter & programs)
    Fax: 416-923-2216
    Email: 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 and Dupont St)
    Hours: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Toronto North

    Adam House
    Office phone: 416-538-2836
    Fax: 416-538-8563
    Email: info@adamhouse.org
    Web site: www.adamhouse.org
    Address: 430 Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON, M6H 3H9
    Location (Intersection): Toronto West (Dufferin St and Bloor St W)
    Toronto west

    Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre. Men's Hostel.
    Office phone: 416-516-8642
    Fax: 416-516-8632
    Email: paul@conc.ca
    Web site: www.conccommunity.org
    Address: 973 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON, M6H 3Z5
    Location (Intersection): Toronto West (Lansdowne Ave and Dupont St)
    Toronto west

    Christie Refugee Welcome Centre
    Office phone: 416-588-9277
    Fax: 416-536-6329
    Email: general@christiestreetrc.com
    Web site: www.christiestreetrc.com
    Address: 43 Christie St, Toronto, ON, M6G 3B1
    Location (Intersection): Toronto West (Christie St and Bloor St W)
    Toronto west

    Cornerstone Place
    Notice: For men 21 years and over only
    Office phone: 416-658-5224
    Crisis phone: 416-658-5224
    Fax: 416-658-7239
    Email: info@thecornerstone.ca
    Web site: www.thecornerstone.ca
    Address: Cornerstone Baptist Tabernacle, 833 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, M6C 1C2
    Location (Intersection): Toronto West (Christie St and St Clair Ave W)
    Toronto west



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    Cornerstone Place

    Notice For men 21 years and over only
    Office phone 416-658-5224
    Crisis phone 416-658-5224
    Fax 416-658-7239
    Email info@thecornerstone.ca
    Website www.thecornerstone.ca
    Address Cornerstone Baptist Tabernacle, 833 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON M6C 1C2


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    Location (Intersection) Toronto West (Christie St and St Clair Ave W)
    Hours Throughout the year -- Monday-Sunday (5:30 pm - 7:30 am)
    Languages of service English; some Spanish
    Eligibility Men 25 years and over
    Fees None
    Physical access Not wheelchair accessible
    Service description
    • Men's hostel:
      • capacity 50
      • nurse twice weekly
      • counsellor
      • housing worker
      • supper and breakfast available to those staying overnight
      Organization type Non Profit; Registered Charity


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      Last complete update: 2011-03-16
      Last modified: 2011-08-18
      Subjects Homeless Shelter ~ Men

    Toronto Hostel Services - Women's Residence

    Notice For homeless women without children only
    Office phone 416-392-5500
    Fax 416-392-5599
    Website http://www.toronto.ca/housing/sock/womens.htm
    Address 674 Dundas St West, Toronto, ON M5T 1H9


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    Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Bathurst St and Dundas St W)
    Hours Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Area served City of Toronto
    Languages of service English; Albanian, Croatian, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Gujurati, Hindi, Hungarian, Ibo, Italian, Kurdish, Marathi, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Yoruba may be available
    Eligibility Homeless women 16 years and over without children -- Bellwoods House -- homeless women 50 years and over
    How to apply Call in advance preferred -- Bellwoods House -- referrals through Women's Residence only
    Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom
    Service description
    • Short term emergency shelter
      • capacity 103
      • meals
      • personal supplies
      • case management
      • health care support
      • longer term stays possible
      • free
      • Housing Connections Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
    • Bellwoods House
      • facility for chronic users of hostel services residing at Women's Residence
      • capacity 10
      • meals
      • case management
      • health care support
      • life skills development
      • 24 hour staff support
      • fee
    Organization type Regional Government


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    Last complete update: 2011-03-17
    Last modified date: 2011-08-18
    Subjects Homeless Shelter ~ Women; Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing ~ Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Women ~ Homeless Individuals; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Older Adults ~ Women ~ Chronically Homeless

    Toronto. Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre

    Office phone 416-338-4766 (shelter intake); 416-392-0090 (administration only)
    Toll-free phone 1-877-338-3398 (shelter intake)
    Fax 416-338-4760
    Web site www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm
    Address 129 Peter St, Toronto, ON, M5H 2H3


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    Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Beverley St and Queen St W)
    Hours
    • Walk-in service: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 12:00 noon); clients must arrive by 11:30 am
    • Outreach: Monday - Sunday (24 hours)

    Area served City of Toronto
    Languages of service English; other languages may be available
    Eligibility Homeless, living on the street or street involved
    Fees None
    Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description
    • Outreach:
      • assists homeless individuals in accessing permanent housing
      • individual plan development and intense ongoing advocacy
      • assists with obtaining social assistance
      • accompaniment to appointments including social assistance, housing, health care, legal consultation
      • recruits landlords
      • assists with rent negotiations
      • arranges long term supports for tenants and landlords
      • distributes Trinity Square Cafe Food Tickets
      • Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
    Organization type Regional Government



    Last complete update: 2010-11-09
    Last modified: 2011-08-18

    Covenant House - Emergency Shelter

    Office phone Intake 416-593-4849
    Website www.covenanthouse.ca
    Address 20 Gerrard St East, Toronto, ON M5B 2P3


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    Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St and Gerrard St E)
    Contact Carol Howes, Program Services Director
    Hours Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Languages of service English; French; Spanish; other languages may be available
    Eligibility Young men and women 16-24 years -- accepts persons in wheelchairs -- call for details
    Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms -- braille elevators
    Service description
    • Intake Centre -- emergency shelter
    • food, clothing, medical care
    • assessment, counselling, referrals
    • assistance with permanent housing, education, job searches, life skills
    • capacity 94
    Organization type Non Profit; Registered Charity



    Last complete update: 2011-03-16
    Last modified: 2011-08-17
    Subjects Juvenile/Youth Shelters ~ Young Adults

    Eva's Initiatives - Eva's Place

    Office phone 416-441-1414
    Crisis phone 416-441-4060
    Fax 416-441-4130 br />Email info@evas.ca
    Website www.evasinitiatives.com
    Address 360 Lesmill Rd, Toronto, ON M3B 2T5


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    Location (Intersection) North York East (Leslie St and Hwy 401)
    Contact Mr Clovis Grant, General Manager, ph:416-441-3162 ext 222, cgrant@evas.ca
    Hours Monday - Sunday (24 hours)
    Area served Greater Toronto Area
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility Homeless youth 16-21 years
    How to apply Call in advance for details on vacancies and admission procedure -- 24 hour intake
    Fees None
    Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms -- designated parking
    Service description Emergency shelter
    • capacity 32
    • meals
    • clothing
    • supportive counselling
    • case management
    • life skills
    • in-house programming
    • referrals to other social service agencies
    • Family Reconnect Program -- works with youth and families to rebuild relationships
    Organization type Non Profit; Registered Charity

    Last complete update: 2010-12-08
    Last modified date: 2011-08-17
    Subjects Juvenile/Youth Shelters ~ Young Adults; Homeless Family Reunification Services ~ Young Adults
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