Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-863-1074
Fax: 416-863-9440
E-mail: catchmail@catchdaflava.com
Web site: www.catchdaflava.com
Address: 600 Dundas St E, Rear Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (River St-Dundas St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Adonis Huggins, Program Director
Hours:

• Office -- Monday to Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
• programs -- Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Area served: Regent Park
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Youth and young adults 12-24 years
How to apply: Office registration required
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Substance abuse prevention

• programs include -- weekly radio show, photography, video production, youth community newspaper, music
• community development
• information and referral
• women's yoga and health sessions
• summer multi-media training camp
• a program of Centre for Addiction and Mental Health -- see separate entry

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community development; Day camps; Drug addiction; Youth
Record ID: MET3520
Last complete update: 2008-02-13
Last modification date: 2008-04-15

Addiction Program
Addiction Treatment Program
Aboriginal Services
Notice: Some services may be moving in 2008 due to redevelopment; call for information regarding specific programs and services
Office phone: 416-535-8501 ext 7652 ; 416-535-8501 ext 7651 Intake worker
Fax: 416-304-0311
Web site: www.camh.net
Address: 393 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1L3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-King St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Dr Peter Menzies, Clinical Head
Bob Crawford, Intake Worker, 416-209-7999 Cell phone
Hours: Irregular
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Aboriginal peoples experiencing homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse and mental health issues
How to apply: No referral required - call for appointment
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - metered street parking
Service description: Individual, group and telephone counselling

• links to substance abuse and mental health services
• outreach at community agencies
• capacity building for First Nations communities and other agencies

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Alcoholism; Drug addiction; Homeless people; Mental health; Native peoples; Outreach
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5090
Last complete update: 2008-02-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-964-6936
Fax: 416-964-2815
Email: 416casemanagement@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.416dropincentre.com
Address: 448 Ontario St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2W1
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Gerrard St E)
Contacts: Hyonson Ko, Team Leader
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over living in the Toronto area, unable to access or benefit from existing treatment services

• emphasis on meeting the needs of women with a history of street dependent lifestyle, who are socially isolated, who are working in the sex trade industry, who have a history of dual disorders or long-term involvement with the mental health system, or who have multiple issues in addition to substance abuse

How to apply: Call for appointment and assessment
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Flexible, individual counselling

• assistance in accessing and removing barriers to services
• ongoing community care phase
• harm reduction and risk prevention education
• community outreach

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Homeless people; Low income housing; Single adults
Record ID: MET4212
Last complete update: 2007-09-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-368-7768, 416-368-0702 Client line
Fax: 416-368-7819
Email: dropin@allsaintstoronto.com
Web site: www.allsaintstoronto.com
Address: 315 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8-4
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call for program times and details of specific programs and services
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and one barrier free washroom - designated and street parking
Service description: Drop-in centre for men and women

• entrance on Sherbourne St
• Referrals and advocacy
• needle exchange, condom distribution
• rooms registry
• rooming house information and support
• access to pastoral counselling
• mail service, ID clinic and nursing clinic -- run in conjunction with Street Health Community Nursing Foundation -- see separate entry
• harm reduction outreach
• emergency clothing bank
• free book and video library
• reading room
• computer workstations with Internet access
• housing access and support
• women's outreach services -- run in conjunction with Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto -- see separate entry
• legal advice
• women's open forum

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: AIDS; Clothing; Computers; Counselling; Drop-in centres; Drug addiction; Form filling; Free services; Homeless people; Housing facilities; Identification cards; Internet access; Legal information; Outreach; Postal services; Preventive measures; Recreation; Registries
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET5596
Last complete update: 2007-09-06
Last modification date: 2008-04-17

Office phone: 416-368-7768
Fax: 416-368-7819
Email: admin@allsaintstoronto.com
Web site: www.allsaintstoronto.com
Address: All Saints Anglican Church, 315 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Marva Wilson, Office Manager, 416-368-7768 ext 21
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Languages of service: English
Fees: Free for most programs (small charge for some special events)
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and one barrier free washroom - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Community centre

• addiction information and education
• community choir
• annual scholarships for low income students
• seniors program
• pastoral counselling
• additional participating agencies -- All Saints Church Homes for Tomorrow Society, Fred Victor Centre, Street Health Community Nursing Foundation, Toronto Friendship Centre

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community centres; Community kitchens; Drug addiction; Financial assistance; Recreation; Seniors; Students
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0035
Last complete update: 2007-09-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-928-3334
Fax: 416-928-2044
Email: info@bellnet.ca
Web site: www.416dropincentre.com
Address: 416 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A8
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Parliament St-Dundas St E)
Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 am - 4 pm - open statutory holidays
Languages of service: English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over, including women who are transient, homeless, socially isolated or single mothers
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Drop-in crisis centre

• laundry and shower facilities
• mental health case management and crisis intervention
• recreation and craft activities
• breakfast, lunch
• clothing
• telephone
• medical clinic -- Tuesday, Thursday afternoons
• trusteeships
• outreach services including drug prevention
• liaison with other community agencies and government services

Food Bank -- call for details

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Case management; Clothing; Crisis intervention; Drop-in centres; Drug addiction; Food; Food banks; Free services; Health services; Homeless people; Laundry facilities; Mental health; Outreach; Recreation; Shower facilities; Single mothers; Socially isolated adults; Telephones; Voluntary trustees; Women
Record ID: MET0001
Last complete update: 2007-08-10
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

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: 416-960-9430
Fax: 416-920-3380
Email: granthouse@rogers.com
Web site: www.streethaven.com
Address: 87 Pembroke St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2N9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Grace Caldwell-Hill, Intake and Community Outreach Worker
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Women 17 years and over with alcohol or chemical dependency problems

• can be on probation or parole
• must have motivation and commitment to change

How to apply: Interview required
Fees: Standard fees -- rent subsidy may be available
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Intensive 6 month residential treatment program

• individual and group counselling
• also required to attend support groups in community
• education and recreation programs
• eligible for 2 years aftercare upon completion of 4 months of the program
• capacity 10

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2008-02-13

Office phone: 416-967-0133 Crisis phone 416-967-6060
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)
Contacts: Marie Tapper, Supervisor
Area served: Downtown Toronto
Languages of service: English, interpretation for other languages
Eligibility: Women 16 years and over with substance use issues
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Assessment, referral, community outreach

• individual and group counselling
• aftercare, relapse prevention counselling, case management
• family/social support networking

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Last complete update: 2008-01-17