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WoodGreen Community Services - Housing

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:32:13 -0400

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

Good Shepherd Ministries - Good Shepherd Centre

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:20:23 -0400

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

Good Shepherd Non Profit Homes

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:04:18 -0400

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

Operation Springboard - Markeen House

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:21:20 -0400

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

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:27:24 -0400

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

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:41:56 -0400

- 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

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:24:28 -0400

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

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:03:24 -0500

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
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Housing Help Centre

assistance in housing search and applying for subsidized housing
landlord/tenant mediation
education on tenant rights
Rent Bank access centre
eviction prevention services
access centre for Housing Connections

Also access centre for the Winter Warmth Fund, sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution, Toronto Hydro Electric System, and United Way of Greater Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their natural gas and electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Organization type: Non Profit ; Community Information ; United Way ; Registered Charity

Supportive Housing

admin — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:07:16 -0500

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 Support Services
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: jlewis@neighbourhoodlink.org
Web Address: www.neighbourhoodlink.org
Fax: 416-693-4767
Officer: Jenny Lewis, Housing Manager

Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link Support Services
Jean Dudley House
Address: 143A Stephenson Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1G2
Mail Address: 3036 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1N2
Intersection: Victoria Park / Danforth Avenue
Office phone: (416) 691-7407
E-mail: sstinson@neighbourhoodlink.org
Web Address: www.neighbourhoodlink.org
Fax: (416) 691-8466
Officer: Sherri Stinson,, Manager of Supportive Housing

Toronto East
Neighbourhood Link Support Services
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: jlewis@neighbourhoodlink.org
Web Address: www.neighbourhoodlink.org
Fax: 416-691-8466 ; 416-698-3801
Officer: Jenny Lewis, Housing Manager

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