BH-850 Supportive Housing Placement/Referral


Operation Springboard - Markeen House

Office phone: 416-975-5448
Fax: 416-975-9667
Web site: www.operationspringboard.on.ca
Address: 76 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N8
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Dundas St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Contacts: Troy Bolton, Director of Development, 416-977-0089 ext 219
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Hard to house adult men who would be at risk in commercial housing
Fees: Geared to income
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Safe, affordable rooming house - capacity 60
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Low income housing; Men; Rooming houses
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0823
Last complete update: 2007-09-04
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Fred Victor Centre - Housing

Office phone: 416-369-1199
Fax: 416-369-1405
Web site: www.fredvictor.org
Address: 147 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 4N1
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Robin Masterson, Housing Manager, 416-364-8228 ext 330
Hours: Office -- Monday to Sunday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Single persons 18 years and over, on social assistance or with low income, with a history of being chronically homeless or hard-to-house - trans-positive services
How to apply: Drop in or call for application procedures
Fees: Rents geared to income
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevators with lowered buttons
Service description: Permanent nonprofit housing
  • 194 units of shared accommodation including 7 accessible units in 2 buildings, 139 Jarvis St and 147 Queen St E
  • shared kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms
  • 24 hour support staff using facilitative management and community development to enhance tenant involvement
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Homeless people; Low income housing; Shared accommodations; Single adults; Supportive housing; Transsexuals and transgendered persons
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET2818
Last complete update: 2008-01-24
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Centres d'Accueil Héritage - Centre des Pionniers

- Community Support Services and Supportive Housing
Office phone: 416-365-3350
Fax: 416-365-1533
E-mail: info@caheritage.org
Web site: www.caheritage.org
Address: 33 Hahn Pl, Ste 104, Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Parliament St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Linda Legault, Program Director, 416-365-3350 ext 235
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm -
supportive housing -- Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: French - officially designated
Eligibility: French-speaking seniors and persons living with physical disabilities or HIV/AIDS
How to apply: Professional or self referral
Fees: Vary for different services, many free or low-cost
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Community support services -- assessment, information and referral, advocacy
  • counselling
  • home help
  • homemaking
  • transportation and escort
  • friendly visiting
  • telephone security checks
  • above services also for persons with HIV/AIDS
  • client intervention and assistance
  • assistance with applications
  • income tax clinic
  • elder abuse
  • palliative care
  • adult day program for frail elderly and those with Alzheimer Disease
  • volunteer caregivers
  • caregiver relief and support, workshops
  • congregate dining
  • volunteer opportunities
Supportive housing -- support services for residents of Place Saint-Laurent
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects AIDS; Accompaniment services; Adult day care; Alzheimer disease; Caregiver support; Case management; Congregate dining; Counselling; Elder abuse; Form filling; French-speaking communities; Friendly visiting; Home health care; Home help; Homemaking; Hospice care; Income tax clinics; Physical disabilities; Respite care; Security checks; Seniors; Transportation
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0101
Last complete update: 2007-10-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

WoodGreen Community Services - Mental Health Supportive Housing Cluster

Office phone: 416-462-3110 ext 2234
Web site: www.woodgreen.org
Address: 1070 Queen St E, Unit 134, Toronto, ON, M4M 3M4
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Pape Ave-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 30)
Officers: Rima Zavys, Director of Mental Health and Development Services
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Seniors 55 years and over with a history of mental health issues and a history of homelessness/hard to house
How to apply: Request application from cluster manager
Fees: Rents geared to income - $10 per day for food and supplies
Service description: 9 bachelor units (2 units wheelchair accessible)
  • shared living, dining, kitchen, laundry room
  • assistance with daily living (including medication)
  • structured social activities
  • on-site support from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Housing facilities; Mental health; Supportive housing
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0404
Last complete update: 2008-02-07
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Neighbourhood Centre - East York Housing Outreach Project

Office phone: 416-698-9306
Fax: 416-698-6718
Address: Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 4Y9
Location: (Intersection) East York (Main St-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Beaches-East York (Ward 31)
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday 9-5, Thursday 9-6
Area served: East York, east Toronto
Languages of service: English ; Hindi ; Swahili ; Urdu ; volunteers -- Italian, Romanian, Spanish

Supportive Housing

Toronto
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Toronto
Mail Address: 427 Bloor St W, Box 1, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7
Office phone: 416-920-7483
E-mail: info@abbeyfield.ca
Web Address: www.abbeyfield.ca
Fax: 416-920-6956
Officer: Robert McMullan, Executive Director
Toronto
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association South Toronto Office/
Helena Lam Community Services Centre

Address: 479 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 1H1
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-585-2013
E-mail: sto@carefirstseniors.com
Web Address: www.carefirstseniors.com
Fax: 416-585-2892
Toronto Central
Centres d'accueil Heritage
Address: 33 Hahn Pl, Ste 104, Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Intersection: Parliament St-Front St E
Office phone: 416-365-3350
Contact: JoAnne Chalifour, Program Director
E-mail: info@caheritage.org
Web Address: www.caheritage.org
Fax: 416-365-1533
Officer: Gerard Parent, Executive Director
Toronto Central
Centres d'accueil Heritage Place Saint-Laurent
Address: 33 Hahn Pl, Ste 100, Toronto, ON, M5A 4G2
Intersection: Parliament St-Front St E
Office phone: 416-365-3350 ext 232
Contact: Michel Verzan, Property Manager
E-mail: mverzan@caheritage.org
Web Address: www.caheritage.org
Fax: 416-365-1533
Toronto Central
Fife House
Address: 571 Jarvis St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2J1
Intersection: Jarvis St-Bloor St E
Office phone: 416-205-9888
E-mail: info@fifehouse.org
Web Address: www.fifehouse.org
Fax: 416-205-9919
Officer: Ruthann Tucker, Executive Director
Toronto Central
Fred Victor Centre Housing
Address: 147 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 4N1
Intersection: Jarvis-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-369-1199
Contact: Gautam Mukherjee, Manager of Housing
Web Address: www.fredvictor.org
Fax: 416-364-1405
Officer: Keith Hambly, Director of Housing and Shelter Services
Toronto Central
Hong Fook Mental Health Association Downtown Office
Address: 260 Spadina Ave, Ste 408, Toronto, ON, M5T 2E4
Intersection: Spadina Ave-Dundas St W
Office phone: 416-493-4242
Web Address: www.hongfook.ca
Toronto Central
LOFT Community Services
Address: 205 Richmond St W, Ste 301, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V3
Intersection: University Ave-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-979-1994
E-mail: mail@loftcs.org
Web Address: www.loftcs.org
Fax: 416-979-3028
Officer: Terry McCullum, Chief Executive Officer
Toronto Central
LOFT Community Services College View Supportive Housing Services
Address: 423 Yonge St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M5B 1T2
Intersection: Yonge St-College St
Office phone: 416-340-7222
E-mail: dwalko.collegeview@loftcs.org
Web Address: www.loftcs.org
Fax: 416-340-7999
Officer: Debra Walko, Program Director
Toronto Central
LOFT Community Services McEwan Housing and Support Services
Address: 20 Dundonald St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1K2
Intersection: Yonge St-Wellesley St E
Office phone: 416-929-6228
E-mail: mcewan@loftcs.org
Web Address: www.loftcs.org
Fax: 416-929-8850
Officer: Kay Roesslein, Program Director
Toronto Central
Portland Place
Address: 163 Portland St, Toronto, ON, M5V 3E8
Intersection: Bathurst St-Queen St W
Office phone: 416-703-0652
Contact: Kerry Beackstead, Program Staff
E-mail: portlandplace@bellnet.ca
Fax: 416-703-4809
Officer: Norma McClure, General Manager
Toronto Central
Street Haven at the Crossroads
Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, 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 Homes for the Aged
Address: Metro Hall, 55 John St, 11th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Mail Address: Metro Hall, 55 John St, 11th Fl, Stn 1113, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Intersection: University Ave-King St W
Office phone: 416-392-8906
E-mail: hfa-ho@toronto.ca
Web Address: www.toronto.ca/homesfortheaged
Fax: 416-392-4180
Officer: Sandra Pitters, General Manager
Toronto Central
Dixon Hall
Address: 58 Sumach St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Intersection: Parliament St-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-863-0499
E-mail: info@dixonhall.org
Web Address: www.dixonhall.org
Fax: 416-863-9981
Officer: Kate Stark, Executive Director
Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link/Senior Link
Address: 2625 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1L4
Intersection: Main St-Danforth Ave
Office phone: 416-691-7407
E-mail: mail@senior-link.com
Web Address: www.senior-link.com
Fax: 416-691-8466
Officer: Judith Leon, Executive Director
Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link/Senior Link Cecelia Murphy Building
Address: 11 Coatsworth Cres, Toronto, ON, M4C 5P8
Intersection: Coxwell Ave-Danforth Ave
Office phone: 416-693-4764 ; 416-691-7407
E-mail: jdestefano@senior-link.com
Web Address: www.senior-link.com
Fax: 416-693-4767
Officer: Jenny DeStefano, Housing Coordinator
Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link/Senior Link Jean Dudley House
Address: 143A Stephenson Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1G2
Mail Address: 2625 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1L4
Intersection: Main St-Danforth Ave
Office phone: 416-691-7407
E-mail: sruff@senior-link.com
Web Address: www.senior-link.com
Fax: 416-691-8466
Officer: Simonne Ruff, Manager
Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link/Senior Link Norm Houghton Complex Seniors Building
Address: 680 Kingston Rd, Toronto, ON, M4E 3V9
Intersection: Main St-Kingston Rd
Office phone: 416-691-7407 ; 416-698-6781
E-mail: jdestefano@senior-link.com
Web Address: www.senior-link.com
Fax: 416-691-8466 ; 416-698-3801
Officer: Jenny DeStefano, Housing Coordinator
Toronto East
St Jude Community Homes
Address: 270 Milan St, Toronto, ON, M5A 4C3
Mail Address: 431 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B1
Intersection: Parliament St-Dundas St E
Office phone: 416-359-9241
Contact: Alan Drury, Program Manager
E-mail: stjude@on.aibn.com
Fax: 416-359-9169
Officer: Angela Shaw, Executive Director
Toronto East
WoodGreen Community Services Housing
Address: 43 Pape Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2V5
Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-469-5211 ext 1270
Web Address: www.woodgreen.org
Fax: 416-406-5773
Officer: Kevin Speicher, Director, Housing
Toronto East
WoodGreen Community Services Seniors Housing
Address: 1070 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 3M4
Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E
Office phone: 416-469-5211 ext 2202
Web Address: www.woodgreen.org
Fax: 416-469-3529
Officer: Kevin Speicher, Director, Housing
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