Affordable and supportive housing for women and gender diverse persons and their dependents
Permanent affordable housing, capacity 165
Private, self-contained units including junior, one, two and three bedroom unfurnished apartments
Supportive housing, capacity 85
On-site individual support including
- connection to mental health
- substance use and health services
Winona's Place, Apartments for Aboriginal Women and Gender Diverse People, capacity 50
- including 10 units for women-led families fleeing violence
- in partnership with Wigwamen, see separate listing
Toronto, ON
Housing support services
- housing referrals, case management, support with mental health and substance use issues, employment, social and life skills, appointment accompaniment
- harm reduction approach
Toronto, ON
Supportive housing for individuals facing mental health and/or substance use challenges
- low to medium support housing options
- 123 housing units in 13 different locations
- provides community support services, care coordination, peer support, and access to a 24 hour emergency line for clients living within the program
Toronto, ON, M5B 1T2
Assisted living services for vulnerable older adults and seniors living with complex needs. Services include
- appointment escort
- case management
- crisis response
- essential housekeeping
- grocery shopping
- meal preparation
- medication support
- laundry support
- life enrichment services
- transitional support between care settings such as hospitals, rehab, and long term care
Offered in partnership with Toronto Seniors Housing (see separate listing)
Hillholm House
Permanent housing in medium support residential program, supports individualized goals and promotes wellness
- capacity 10 (5 men, 5 women)
- staffed daily weekdays and weekends (varies), on-call service overnight
- cooperative environment, residents take part in management of home
Permanent high support housing for women, including assistance with medication and health care professional appointments, laundry, and recreation program (art, writing group, music)
- staffed 24 hours
- supportive rooming house model
In partnership with Fred Victor, and University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital (see separate listings)
Toronto, ON, M5T 1H1
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 50 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
- personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services
- individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support
- information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas
- retirement groups
- seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
- intensive case management, personalized care plan
- service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care
- care coordination
- scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings, congregate dining
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1K2
Specialized assisted living program offering 10 high-support residential units, and 4 respite units for HIV+ or transgender individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) assist with daily activities and life skills development to promote independence, and support chronic care and palliative needs
clients and former clients are members of the General Members Association (GMA)
provides a forum for safe community building and interaction
social and recreational events
- operates inside two semi-detached homes, with 3 floors located in downtown Toronto; one home is wheelchair accessible with a chair lift inside the home and a ramp outside the home
Toronto, ON, M5A 4C3
- 30 self-contained bachelor apartments with kitchens
- partial meal program for residents includes breakfast and supper Monday-Friday
- social and recreation activities
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2E3
The Clubhouse
Members attend The Clubhouse to begin recovery from serious mental illness and participate in work-focused activity units including clerical, maintenance, food services
- peer and staff case management support
- evening, weekend and holiday social recreation activities
- social and recreation opportunities for young adults
- digital media opportunities such as podcasts, videos, newsletters
- supported employment and housing opportunities
- access to affordable meals
Peer Support Warm Line
Mental health peer support by and for consumers/survivors Mon-Sun 6 pm-12 midnight EST
- phone 416-960-9276
- text 647-557-5882
- online chat visit www.warmline.ca
Community Support:
Seniors Day Program includes daily phone outreach, onsite programming such as meals, social activities, and information sessions on various topics
Community Place Hub health access model of support includes drop-in for social and recreational activities, resources and food, mental health supports, peer supports, after school youth programs, and special events
Double Recovery Program
Peer facilitated self-help meetings for individuals with concurrent disorders of mental illness and addictions, visit website for information and meeting schedule
Visit website for information on in-person and virtual supports, and calendar of activities and events
Toronto, ON, M5A 4M8
Group home with 24-hour personal care
- basic homemaking
- assistance with the activities of daily living
- volunteer opportunities
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B1
- 37 self-contained bachelor apartments with kitchens
- partial meal program for residents includes breakfast and supper Monday-Friday
- social and recreation activities
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G2
Supportive housing, residential treatment and transitional housing, including pre-treatment engagement, aftercare program and psychotherapy
- Catholic perspective
For drop-in program, see separate listing St Michael's Homes, Our Place Community of Hope Drop-in Centre
Toronto, ON, M5V 3E8
- independent living facility with supports - tenants expected to have external supports to call on for most issues
- tenants can meet with and receive support from on-site housing support staff as needed for housing support activities only
- recreation, craft, social activities
Toronto, ON, M5A 4H5
- staffed 24 hours
- meals
- barrier free environment
- capacity 5
Toronto, ON, M4X 1K9
Addictions Supportive Housing (ASH Program)
Affordable housing and addictions case management for individuals who are homeless, have HIV/AIDS and significant substance abuse issues
- capacity 37
- partnership with LOFT Community Services, McEwan Housing and Support Services (see separate listing)
​Denison Supportive Housing Program
Transitional and permanent shared housing
- capacity 5
- 24 hour support
Huntley Transitional Housing Program
For individuals exiting or diverted from shelter system, including housing support, clinical care and intensive case management
- capacity 20
- partnership with City of Toronto's Habitat Services
Jarvis Program
Long term, one bedroom units for clients living independently
- capacity 82
- 12 hours onsite support
Sherbourne Program
Part of Wellesley Central Residence; bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments, including personal support, homemaking, coordination services
- capacity 45
- 24/7 support services
Sherbourne Transitional Housing Program
For individuals with a long history of homelessness or unstable housing, includes private quarters, communal living spaces, intensive case management
- capacity 11
- 24/7 support services
Sorauren House
Women's program, including secure, rent geared-to-income housing
- capacity 4
- on-call support services
Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4
Multiservice agency providing a range of services for people with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals, supplementary financial assistance program (government assistance recipients), support groups, supports for assaulted women, in-home palliative care program, English conversation café for new immigrants, and parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops
- Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
- Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
- Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
- chaplaincy services
- speakers
- all services confidential
Café Europa monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate listing)
Children
Jewish child protective and family services investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse
- adoption and foster home services and recruitment
- file and adoption disclosure
- counselling
- big brothers and big sisters program
- homework club
- school outreach counselling program
Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs
- financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
- assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
- support for families with special needs children
- Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)
Woman Abuse Program
Individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, and support groups
- Here to Help group program for children and their mothers
- advocacy and community outreach
- education and consultation
- referrals
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
Permanent supportive housing and mobile housing supports, including mental health supportive housing (HOST), addiction supportive housing (ASH), and group homes; includes intensive case management, trustee case management, independent living skills development, and art and recreation programs
- Scarborough group home living program includes 24 hour onsite staff support
- North York group home living program includes moderate support
Community based programs:
Trustee Case Management
Individualized financial planning and support, such as rent and bill payment, budgeting and savings, income collection, financial literacy skills development, and service referrals
Intensive Case Management
Long term individualized case management and mental health supports, including assistance in maintaining housing and mental and physical needs, essential life skills development, support in building connections
Toronto, ON, M5A 1V2
Mental health and community support services, including case management, supportive housing, short-term residential beds, day programs, court and justice related services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, homeless services
- case management includes mental health, mental health and justice prevention, geriatric, dual diagnosis
Toronto, ON, M5S 2G5
Case Management
- conducts assessments, develops care and safety plans, provides supportive counselling to individuals and their families
Support within Housing
- provides housing units at a subsidized rate and case management services to clients and their families
Coordinated intake through The Access Point (see separate entry)
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Advocates for and provides support and services to children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability
Children and Youth
- information on early childhood programs, school placement, registration, education plans
- help in accessing funding and programs
- development of a plan to ensure consistency between home, school and community programs
- employment programs for youth
Adults
- skills development including literacy, money management, social skills, and travel training
- job placement
- Case Management Program (Formerly Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW))
- supportive services, including counselling and advocacy, for adults 18 years and older living or planning to live independently in the community
Families
- Family and parent support groups
- in-home consultation and collaboration with other professionals to plan for services
Residential Services
- supported group living
- supportive home share
- supportive independent living
- LIGHTS, www.lights.to -- helps families explore community residential options and funding eligibility
Respite Services
- adult fee-for-service programs
- residential respite for children and adults
- summer camps
ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca -- online information, tools and workshops for people with a developmental disability, their families and support networks
Toronto, ON, M6J 2V5
Supportive housing and services for vulnerable older adults with complex needs
- assistance with personal care, essential housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry services, medication support and escorts to appointments
- care coordination, assessments, goal setting, crisis intervention, system navigation and client advocacy
- staffed 24 hours
The Stepping Stone Project
- one-on-one intensive transitional support services for psychogeriatric patients 55 years or older who require support to leave hospital and readjust to independent or supported living
- partnership with Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M6J 2W6
- capacity 21
- support staff on-site 24 hours
Toronto, ON, M4M 2G8
Community and Outreach Support
Crisis support including safe beds, respite bed for caregivers, food, clothing and shoe bank
- short term crisis management support
- psychiatric assessment, medical monitoring and treatment
- short-term individual community-based support
- 24/7 warm line
Housing Services
24/7 high-support transitional housing and semi-supported permanent units, including congregate living and individual units in the community
- located around GTA
- units for women
Mental Health and Justice Program
Supports including diversion, pre-diversion and court support, and release planning for individuals with mental health issues who are involved with criminal justice system
See separate listings for Margaret's Toronto East Drop-In at 323 Dundas St E, and Yonge/Bloor 24-hour Respite Site at 21 Park Rd
