BH-180 Emergency Shelter
Office phone: 416-392-5598 Infirmary Coordinator, 416-338-3190
Fax: 416-392-5587
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: Infirmary -- Monday to Friday 24 hours - referrals -- Monday to Thursday 8-3, Friday 8-12 noon
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English, other languages may be available
Eligibility: Homeless men with complicated health care issues, currently using the hostel system
How to apply: Referral from Seaton House or direct from hospital only
Fees: None
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: Acute, respite, chronic and palliative care medical assessment, primary care and clinical case management capacity 28 in partnership with St Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Organization type: Regional Government
Subjects: Health assessments; Health services; Homeless people; Hospice care; Men
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5600
Last complete update: 2008-01-15
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
Office phone: 416-397-5598, 416-338-3190
Fax: 416-392-5587
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)
Contacts: Art Manuel, Program Supervisor
Hours: Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English, French, other languages may be available
Eligibility: Men ineligible for service in other programs due to behaviour or substance use
How to apply: Referral primarily through Seaton House
Fees: Room and board geared to income - income not a requirement to access services
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: Overnight wet shelter capacity 100 moderate drinking program case management using Fusion of Care model
Organization type: Regional Government
Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Hostels; Men
Record ID: MET4358
Last complete update: 2008-01-15
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
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
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-Dundas St E)
Hours: Hostel -- Monday to Sunday 24 hours drop-in -- Monday to Thursday 12 noon - 8 pm extended winter drop-in hours -- Friday - Sunday 5 pm - 9 pm
Languages of service: English, interpretation for other languages including Arabic, French, German, and Spanish
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over in crisis, including homelessness, addiction, abuse issues or mental illness
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Emergency shelter -- short term meals clothing counselling capacity 30 24 hour crisis line
Drop-in centre -- counselling, crisis intervention lunch and dinner Monday to Friday hygiene supplies befriending medical and psychiatric referrals court assistance life skills Alcoholics Anonymous cross addiction support groups housing referrals relaxation programs socializing outreach including home and hospital visits writer's circle
Joubert House -- long term high support shared housing for women with histories of psychiatric illness and homelessness - capacity 6
Supportive housing -- permanent affordable housing for single women in 2 locations bachelor, one bedroom units capacity 27
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2007-12-11
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
Emergency housing for people who are homeless COSTI Reception Centre Address: 100 Lippincott St, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2P1 Intersection: Bathurst St-College St Office phone: (416) 922-6688 E-mail: reception@costi.org Web Address: www.costi.org Fax: (416) 922-6668 | Toronto Central Covenant House Emergency Shelter Address: 20 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2P3 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 593-4849 Intake Contact: Carol Howes, Director, Program and Outreach Web Address: www.covenanthouse.on.ca | Toronto Central Dixon Hall 60 Richmond Street East Facility Address: 60 Richmond St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1N8 Intersection: Church St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 304-0018 Web Address: www.dixonhall.org Fax: (416) 304-0020 Officer: Kim Roth, Manager | Toronto Central Dixon HallThe Schoolhouse Address: 349 George St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2N2 Intersection: Jarvis St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 960-9240 E-mail: glen.gifford@dixonhall.org Web Address: www.dixonhall.org Fax: (416) 960-1541 Officer: Glen Gifford, Manager | Toronto Central Eva's Initiatives Address: 215 Spadina Ave, Ste 370, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2C7 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: (416) 977-4497 Administration Contact: Susan D''Oliveira, Executive Assistant E-mail: info@evas.ca Web Address: www.evasinitiatives.com Fax: (416) 977-6210 Officer: Maria Crawford, Executive Director | Toronto Central Fred Victor Centre FVC Women''s Hostel Address: 86 Lombard St, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1M3 Intersection: Jarvis St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 368-2642 Contact: Wairimu Wamugo, Hostel Manager Web Address: www.fredvictor.org Fax: (416) 368-5890 Officer: Keith Hambly, Director of Housing and Shelter Services | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Friday Overnight Hostel (St Michael''s Cathedral) Address: St Michael''s Cathedral, New Parish Hall, 66 Bond St, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1X2 Intersection: Church St-Queen St E Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto)Friday, Saturday and Sunday Overnight Hostel (University Settlement) Address: University Settlement Recreation Centre, 23 Grange Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1C3 Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: (416) 598-3444 Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Saturday Overnight Hostel for Men (St Michael''s Hospital Annex) Address: St Michael''s Hospital Annex, 38 Shuter St, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1A6 Intersection: Yonge St-Queen St E Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto)Thursday Overnight Hostel (Sanctuary) Address: 25 Charles St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 1R9 Intersection: Yonge St-Bloor St E Web Address: www.ootc.ca Officer: Karen Paul, Drop-In Coordinator | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Thursday Overnight Hostel for Men (Chinese Gospel) Address: Chinese Gospel Church, 450 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1G7 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: (416) 977-2530 E-mail: wstai@c-g-c.org Web Address: www.ootc.ca Fax: (416) 977-3182 | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Thursday Overnight Hostel for Women and Couples (Evangel Hall) Address: Evangel Hall, 552 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3W8 Intersection: Bathurst St-King St W Office phone: (416) 504-3563 Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Tuesday and Wednesday Overnight Hostel for Youth (Knox Presbyterian) Address: Knox Presbyterian Church, 630 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2H4 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Out of the Cold (Toronto) Tuesday Overnight Hostel (Trinity-St Paul''s) Address: Trinity-St Paul''s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2G6 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Bloor St W Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto Central Salvation ArmyGateway Address: 107 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2H4 Intersection: Jarvis St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 368-0324 Contact: Brenda Wootten, Assistant Director E-mail: dion_oxford@look.ca Web Address: www.thegateway.ca Fax: (416) 955-0422 Officer: Dion Oxford, Director | Toronto Central Salvation Army Hope Shelter Address: 167 College St, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1P7 Intersection: University Ave-College St Office phone: (416) 979-7058 E-mail: David_Oldford@can.salvationarmy.org Web Address: www.salvationarmy.ca Fax: (416) 979-5645 ;(416) 979-3490 Officer: Major David Oldford, Executive Director | Toronto Central Scott Mission Address: 502 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2H1 Intersection: Spadina Ave-College St Office phone: (416) 923-8872 E-mail: info@scottmission.com Web Address: www.scottmission.com Fax: (416) 923-1067 Officer: David Smith, Executive Director | Toronto Central Society of St Vincent de Paul Mary's Home Address: 70 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1G6 Intersection: Church St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 595-1578 Web Address: www.svdptoronto.com Fax: (416) 595-6442 Officer: Sister Theresa Campeau, Director | Toronto Central Sojourn House Address: 321 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2C2 Intersection: Jarvis St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 864-0515 ;(416) 397-5637 Central Family Intake ;(416) 864-9102 Housing Help Contact: Rita Kohli, Shelter Manager E-mail: sojournhouse@bellnet.ca Web Address: www.sojournhouse.org Fax: (416) 364-0152 Officer: Debbie Hill-Corrigan, Executive Director | Toronto Central Street Haven at the Crossroads Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2N9 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Dundas St E Office phone: (416) 967-6060 E-mail: info@streethaven.com Web Address: www.streethaven.com Fax: (416) 924-6900 Officer: Margaret Jeffrey, Executive Director | Toronto Central Toronto Hostel Services Unit Address: Metro Hall, 55 John St, 6th Fl, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3C6 Intersection: University Ave-King St W Office phone: (416) 392-8741 Contact: Fiona Murray, Manager, Planning and Development Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm Fax: (416) 392-8758 Officer: Anne Longair, Director | Toronto Central Toronto Hostel Services Unit 110 Edward Shelter Address: 110 Edward St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2A5 Intersection: University Ave-Dundas St W Office phone: (416) 338-4766 Assessment and Referral Centre Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm | Toronto Central Toronto Hostel Services Unit Seaton House Address: 339 George St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2N2 Intersection: Jarvis St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 392-5527 ;(416) 392-5522 Intake Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm Fax: (416) 392-3896 ;(416) 392-5549 Officer: Boris Rosolak, Manager | Toronto Central Toronto Hostel Services Unit Seaton HouseAnnex Harm Reduction Program Address: 339 George St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2N2 Intersection: Jarvis St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 397-5598 ;(416) 338-3190 Contact: Art Manuel, Program Supervisor Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm Fax: (416) 392-5536 | Toronto Central Toronto Hostel Services Unit Women''s Residence Address: 674 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1H9 Intersection: Bathurst St-Dundas St W Office phone: (416) 392-5500 Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm Fax: (416) 392-5599 Officer: Anabella Wainberg, Manager | Toronto Central Treasure House Ministries Hostel Program Address: 184 Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2C2 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W Office phone: (416) 603-4187 Intake ;(416) 504-8828 Administration E-mail: admin@thministries.org Web Address: www.thministries.org Fax: (416) 504-9628 Officer: Denise Tomka, Executive Director | Toronto Central Turning Point Youth Services Address: 95 Wellesley St E, Toronto, Ontario, 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 | Toronto Central YMCA of Greater Toronto YMCA House Address: 485 Queen St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2A9 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Queen St W Office phone: (416) 504-9700 Contact: Alex MacIsaac, Coordinator Web Address: www.ymcatoronto.org Fax: (416) 504-9701 Officer: Dedric Nelson, Manager, Youth Intervention and Outreach Services | Toronto Central Dixon HallHeyworth House Address: 2714 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1L7 Intersection: Dawes Rd-Danforth Ave Office phone: (416) 691-0012 E-mail: sue.osborne@dixonhall.org Web Address: www.dixonhall.org Fax: (416) 691-0024 Officer: Sue Osborne, Manager | Toronto East Good Shepherd Ministries Address: 412 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1T3 Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 869-3619 Web Address: www.goodshepherd.ca Fax: (416) 869-0510 Officer: Br David Lynch, Executive Director | Toronto East Good Shepherd MinistriesGood Shepherd Centre Address: 412 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1T3 Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 869-3619 Contact: Br Sean McIsaac, Director of Ministry Web Address: www.goodshepherd.ca Fax: (416) 869-0510 Officer: Br David Lynch, Executive Director | Toronto East Out of the Cold (Toronto)Friday Overnight Hostel (Eastminster United) Address: Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4K 1N6 Intersection: Broadview Ave-Danforth Ave Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto East Out of the Cold (Toronto)Monday Overnight Hostel (St Brigid''s) Address: St Brigid''s Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1S6 Intersection: Woodbine Ave-Danforth Ave Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto East Out of the Cold (Toronto)Nightly Overnight Hostel (Council Fire) Address:Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre, 439 Dundas St E, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2B1 Intersection: Parliament St-Dundas St E Office phone: (416) 360-4350 Web Address: www.ootc.ca | Toronto East Salvation Army Maxwell Meighen Centre Address: 135 Sherbourne St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2R5 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 366-2733 E-mail: roy_snow@can.salvationarmy.org Web Address: www.shared accomodation-mmc.org Fax: (416) 366-6984 Officer: Major Roy Snow, Executive Director | Toronto East Salvation ArmyMaxwell Meighen Centre Riverdale Centre Address: 312 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2G9 Intersection: Broadview Ave-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 465-6970 Contact: Major David Wilder E-mail: david_wilder@can.salvationarmy.org Web Address: www.shared accomodation-mmc.org Fax: (416) 465-7838 | Toronto East St Simon''s Shelter Address: St Simon the Apostle Anglican Church, 525 Bloor St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1J1 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Bloor St E Office phone: (416) 925-7475 Intake Contact: Michelle Gilchrist, Coordinator E-mail: stsimons@on.aibn.com Fax: (416) 923-9205 Officer: Bob Duff, Manager | Toronto East Toronto Hostels Training Centre Address: 935 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1J6 Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 469-0007 E-mail: inquiries@thtcentre.com Web Address: www.thtcentre.com Fax: (416) 469-5313 Officer: Ruth Gillson, Executive Director | Toronto East Toronto Hostel Services Unit Robertson House Address: 291 Sherbourne St, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2R9 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E Office phone: (416) 392-5662 ;(416) 397-5637 Central Family Intake Web Address: www.toronto.ca/housing/index.htm Fax: (416) 392-3897 Officer: Christine Watt, Manager | Toronto East WoodGreen Red Door Family Shelter Address: 875 Queen St E, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 1J2 Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E Office phone: (416) 469-3457 ;(416) 397-5637 Central Family Intake Contact: Patricia Wilson, Manager E-mail: reception@reddoorshelter.ca Fax: (416) 469-1094 Officer: Bernnitta Hawkins, Executive Director | Toronto East WoodGreen Red Door Family Shelter Red Door The Pines Address: 302 Wolverleigh Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1S6 Intersection: Woodbine Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: (416) 423-0310 ;(416) 397-5637 Central Family Intake E-mail: nbartlett@reddoorshelter.ca Fax: (416) 423-5440 Officer: Natasha Bartlett, Manager |
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