Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-469-5211
Email: housing@woodgreen.org
Web site: www.woodgreen.org
Address: 835 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H9
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Broadview Ave-Queen St E)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5
Languages of service: Chinese (Cantonese) ; English
Eligibility: Low to moderate income singles, couples and families, able to live independently - includes persons who are homeless, youth 16 years and over, seniors, persons with disabilities, mental health consumers, and persons with developmental challenges
Fees: Rents geared to income
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Builds, owns and manages affordable, permanent housing

• tenant involvement in management
• also advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention

243 Cosburn Ave -- 17 two bedroom units

• 15 three bedroom units
• transitional housing for women-led families

570 Coxwell Ave -- 11 bachelor units

43 Pape Ave -- 26 bachelor units

• 68 one bedroom units
• 38 two bedroom units
• 8 three bedroom units

53 Pape Ave -- 7 supportive housing suites for frail, Chinese-speaking seniors

• referral from WoodGreen's Community Care and Wellness for Seniors branch

63 Pape Ave -- 10 supportive housing suites for frail, Chinese-speaking seniors

• referral from WoodGreen's Community Care and Wellness for Seniors branch

835 Queen St E -- 9 unit suite (supportive housing) for seniors 55 years and over with mental health challenges, including those who are homeless or marginally housed

841 Queen St E -- 36 bachelor units including 9 accessible units

1070 Queen St E -- 16 bachelor units

• 134 one bedroom units including 27 accessible units
• 4 two bedroom units
• two-eight unit clusters for frail elderly

137 Sears St -- 11 bachelor units

• 6 one bedroom units

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Last complete update 2007-11-13

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-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Br David Lynch, Executive Director
Mr Aklilu Wendaferew, Assistant Executive Director
Contacts: Br Tom Liss, Director of Ministry
Languages of service: English
Fees: All services free
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including side entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Meal program for persons who are homeless or disadvantaged Monday-Sunday 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm

• Drop-In Program Monday-Sunday 8:45-10:45 am
• coffee and snacks
• men's clothing distributed 9-11 am, usually Monday to Friday -- call for details

Medical clinic for persons who are homeless

• Monday to Friday -- hours vary, call for details

Overnight shelter for men 18 years and over

• registration/intake Monday-Sunday 5:30-5:45 pm
• capacity 91
• must vacate premises during the day
• call for admission and discharge criteria

Housing workers/resettlement/crisis intervention counselling -- by appointment only, Monday to Friday

DARE (Drug and Alcohol Recovery Enrichment) Program -- for homeless adult men waiting to enter or who have completed a substance abuse rehabilitation program

• referral by detox, rehabilitation centre or social service agency preferred
• abstinence-based program

Pastoral Care Program -- counselling and support to meet spiritual needs

• Monday to Friday 9-5

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Alcoholism; Clothing; Counselling; Drop-in centres; Drug addiction; Food; Free services; Health services; Homeless people; Hostels; Housing facilities; Information and referral; Men; Religious counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0465
Last complete update: 2008-05-29
Last modification date: 2008-05-30

Office phone: 416-203-2711
Fax: 416-203-2811
Address: 10 Tracy St, Toronto, ON, M5A 4P2
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Parliament St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Nancy Pingel, Director
Contacts: Kathy Kelly, Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5 - after hours -- on call support Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: English ; French ; Spanish
Eligibility: Single men and women 16-65 years who experience the effects of mental illness and are at risk of homelessness * must be willing to participate in recovery focused psychosocial rehabilitation
How to apply: Contact Officer Manager for application
Fees: Rents geared to income
Physical access: Some wheelchair accessible buildings -- call for details
Service description: Brother Joseph Dooley Apartments -- supportive permanent housing

• bachelor and one bedroom apartments
• MacNeil House -- life skills
• advocacy
• information and referral
• total capacity 31

Housing Outreach and Support Team (HOST) -- supported permanent housing

• bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments
• 150 units

Trusteeship program available to all tenants
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Homeless people; Housing facilities; Low income housing; Mental health; Outreach; Single adults; Voluntary trustees
Record ID: MET1935
Last complete update: 2007-09-24
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

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

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

- 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

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

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

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