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Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• written driver's test
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles
• take written test for driver's licence

Health

• Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address
• organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement

Fish and Wildlife

• fishing and hunting licences
• Outdoors Cards (ID cards which in most cases need to accompany licences)
• Outdoors Card Centre 1-800-387-7011

Forms and Official Documents

• Commissioner of Oaths
• file application with Landlord and Tenant Board

Taxes

• services online

All Saints Drop In

• access to bathrooms, emergency clothing, wifi, computers and phone
• meals
• coffee and snacks
• counselling and advocacy
• referrals and resources
• legal resources, Wednesday afternoons
• harm reduction supplies, needle exchange
• worship and pastoral counselling
• call for times and details of specific programs or services

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Holiday meal - December 25, 11 am-1 pm

Drop-in centre includes meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and assistance locating emergency accommodation

• individual support including housing support, form filling assistance, crisis intervention
• access to phones, computers, washrooms
  
• access to visiting doctors clinic, foot care nurse, dental clinic, psychiatric clinic and vaccine clinic

Harm Reduction Supplies and Service
Includes clean needles, crack pipes, condoms, counselling

Mental Health and Justice
Diversion, pre-diversion, court support and release planning

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Adult reference and research library with materials in over 80 languages

• access to computers, Internet, printers
• information and programs for newcomers
• job search programs and materials
• language learning materials
• arts, picture and video collections

Services for People with Disabilities: equipment, collections

Digital Innovation Hub: 3D printing, sound and video production, green screen technology

• self-publishing press

IntelliSearch: 416-393-7241; customized bibliographic search service providing quick access to databases, fee

Book a Librarian: service for personal assistance with information needs

Marilyn and Charles Baillie Special Collections Centre: includes the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection and the Baldwin Collection of Canadiana

Bram and Bluma Appel Salon: event rentals space

Community support

• community information and referral
• assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
• income tax clinic
• phone and mail registry service
• computer, Internet and email access
• online resource directory
• case management
• advocacy
• peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups

Housing Trusteeship Services
Money management services to help clients stay housed by assisting in paying rent to avoid evictions

• financial literacy skills (budgeting, bill assistance, allowances)
• landlord and tenant mediation
• follow-up support and community links

Toronto Rent Bank
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing - Neighbourhood Information Post program coordinating agency

Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support

Assistance with energy programs; funds eligible clients to reconnect, prevent disconnection or to assist in the payment of energy arrears for hydro, gas or oil service

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Services to help and support immigrants begin their new lives in Canada

Settlement Information and Referral

• information on topics such as essential government documents and benefits, immigration and citizenship, employment and job search, access to trades and professions, foreign credential assessment, education and training, language classes, health and housing, community, recreation and consumer resources, human rights, legal and social services, child, youth and family resources, food, shelter, and clothing
• settlement information sessions in various locations
• monthly webinars
• guest speaker series
• Newcomer Network
• access to computers, fax, photocopiers, and phone; computer area
• settlement resource library
• English conversation circle

Library Settlement Partnerships - outreach program at Toronto Reference Library

• settlement information and referral
• Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) - group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks, trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Newcomer Youth Services -- youth-focused settlement information and referral

• Newcomer Youth Leadership Development -- youth learn about their community, gain volunteer hours and build leadership, language, communication and social skills
• workshops and activities for parents and youth

Corner Drop-In

• breakfast, lunch
• showers, laundry, phones, mail services and computers
• assessment and support of OW/ODSP/CPP applications
• identification and legal support

Medical services

• community nurses
• vaccination clinic
• psychiatrist
• primary care
• general practitioner

Mental health and substance use services

• case management
• safer drug use supplies
• overdose prevention site
• information and referral for issues related to HIV/Hep C

Toronto Community Addiction Team -- Intensive case management

• peer training and development
• skill building and training, strengthening of support networks, and improved navigation of services

Trustee program

• money management assistance
• harm reduction
• follow-up support services for participants referred through the Streets to Homes program

L L Odette Place

• supportive housing for chronically homeless men
• application through CASH

Employment program

• support, employment readiness and job matching services
• employment, volunteering and educational opportunities

Group programs

• Acudetox, social action, mindfulness meditation and wellness group
• Sunday afternoon movie
• peer supports
• social, recreational and volunteering opportunities

​Holiday Hours: Closed December 25, 26, 2025 and January 1, 2026

Drop-in services, including access to medical, mental health, employment, housing support and legal services

• breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack
• access to laundry, showers
• hygiene products
• internal referrals to substance use counselling; harm reduction supplies
• internal referrals to mental health counselling; crisis intervention
• housing support services - assistance in accessing shelters, Streets to Homes
• access to telephones, resource computers
• referral to community partners
• clothing available (dependent on donations)

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Drop-in for adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness

• washroom and showers
• laundry, lockers and mail service
• computers, printers and internet access
• coffee, tea, cereal and snacks
• hot lunches on Wednesday and Saturday

Community services

• information and referral
• housing support
• case management
• health clinics (psychiatrist and nurse, by appointment only)
• group activities
• Indigenous cultural programming
• social and recreation programs
• outings

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community centre

• meeting, public hall and program space for community groups
• children/youth mentoring program
• summer day camp for children
• self help groups
• volunteer development
• special events

Exchange Loft

• access to computers and internet
• Monday-Sunday 9:30 am-8:30 pm
  
• printing or photocopying -- fee

Services provided by other agencies -- Queen-Saulter Library, South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre

• resting spaces
• access to breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack
• access to showers, printer, fax and computer

• access to crisis and mental health supports
• housing casework
• addiction and detoxification detox supports
• funding supports

• opportunity to apply for financial support for emergency veterinary for pets
• site 100% pet friendly

EarlyON

• Family and Baby Drop-In facilitated by RECE
• community Resources and Referrals
• workshops

School Aged Programs

• After School Program - homework help and recreational activities
• summer and March break day camp

Newcomer Support Services -- comprehensive settlement and orientation services to help you start your new life in Canada, get free information:

• Canadian citizenship
• free income tax clinic
• Ontario health insurance plan (OHIP)
• education system guidance (colleges & universities)
• credential assessment
• GST/HST & Canada child tax benefits (CCTB)
• Ontario disability support program (ODSP)
• employment, housing, OntarioWorks (OW)
• legal services information, social insurance number (SIN), permanent residence card (PRC)
• shelters, clothing and food banks
• workshops, orientation sessions, and community connection groups
• employment and settlement workshops
• conversation circles
• networking
• socializing
• career fairs

Services for Older Adults: programs for persons 50 years and older including:

• lunch outings and day trips
• social and recreational activities
• fitness programs
• tech support
• workshops

Other

• income tax clinic
• computer lab
• community information
• volunteer opportunities
• room rentals

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

• supportive counselling
• information and referral

• assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
• Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre
• Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program)
• Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

• counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
• transitional support
• support groups for victims and survivors

Drop-in program includes

• drop-in kitchen
• access to computers, internet
• access to laundry, showers
• cultural workshops
• bi-weekly walk in clinic
• access to case management - system navigation and advocacy
• daily social and recreational programming
• after hours crisis drop in for registered ENAGB Youth

• faxing/printing/photocopying/scanning
• public-access computers
• community bulletin board and job board display

• one-on-one needs assessment and plan
• information and referrals services
• orientation to life in Canada
• information on:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  • health care system and health benefits (Trillium Drug program, Healthy Smiles)
  • education system
  • housing services (Ontario Electricity Support Act)
  • financial services and the banking system
  • transportation system in Canada
  • family services programs (Youth and EarlyON)
  • employment related services
• citizenship preparation classes for the Citizenship Test
• orientation to Ontario workshop series
• assistance with immigration related forms
• volunteer opportunities

• assistance with housing issues, including housing search, follow up and support, assistance with applications for subsidized housing
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• Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
• LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program): LEAP 416-924-2543 ext 1
• Toronto Rent Bank Access Centre and Emergency Energy Fund Call Centre: 416-397-7368

• The Integrated Services for Seniors (ISFS) program
• The Personal Support Services (PSS) for Low Acuity Home Care program

• counselling and crisis intervention, needs assessment and referral
• transitional support
• support groups for victims and survivors

Drop-In, Food Security Program

• Second Harvest (Monday)
• soup and sandwich lunch (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• dine-in hot lunch (Wednesday)
• breakfast 7 am-9 am (Monday-Friday)
• harm reduction kits distribution
• crisis intervention
• social activities

Resource Access Centre -- computers and telephone available available for job search and research

• medical appointments
• access to nurse for blood pressure services and referrals

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

• English language skills instruction to increase literacy, numeracy, and ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing
• workshops, conversation circles and community activities
• computer lab

Dine-in, hot dinner, men and women's basic clothing (tshirts,underwear, socks), and tinned food available

• access to washrooms/shower/laundry facilities
• drop-in with movie and popcorn
• art table open
• computer access

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information; staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle

• vehicle permits and plates
• driver's licence renewals
• accessible parking permits
• copies of records
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health

• Ontario health card registration, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name

Photo Identification

• Ontario Photo Card provision, change of information, replacement

Fish and Wildlife

• fishing and hunting licences
• Outdoors Cards (ID cards which in most cases need to accompany licences)
• Outdoors Card Centre 1-800-387-7011

Forms and Official Documents

• commissioner of oaths
• authentication of documents

Housing and Property

• file application with Landlord and Tenant Board

Taxes

• information and forms for filings, payments

Drop-in program includes

• drop-in kitchen
• access to computers, internet
• access to laundry, showers
• cultural workshops
• bi-weekly walk in clinic
• access to case management - system navigation and advocacy
• daily social and recreational programming
• after hours crisis drop in for registered ENAGB Youth

Drop-in and resource centre

• does not offer shelter services
  
• hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
• grocery giveaway Tue 12 noon
• shower and laundry facilities Mon-Sat by appointment when possible
• personal hygiene and clothing items Mon-Sat
• harm reduction kit distribution Mon-Sat including walk-in counselling appointments with a Harm Reduction Worker Tue and Fri
• information, referral, systems navigation and advocacy and case management support Mon-Sat drop-in, also available by appointment
  
• computers, wi-fi, printing and faxing
• social activities
• pet friendly

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Lending and reference collections for adults, children and youth

• focused collections include local history, multilingual, Native Peoples' and parenting
• services include computer centres, music practice room, fabrication studio, digital innovation hub, digital piano lab, Wi-Fi, study spaces, programs, printing, copying and room rentals

Community programs: classes, workshops and exhibits

• Adult Literacy: see separate record
• citizenship test preparation
• employment support for foreign-trained professionals
• internet search skills training
• children's programs
• digital literacy programs
• financial literacy programs
• job search
• Newcomer services
• seasonal income tax clinic

For more information visit website

Settlement services for immigrants and newcomers, as well as programs for youth, women and families

• information and referral
• employment preparation, job search workshops
• self employment, business integration training
• basic and advanced computer and Internet training; digital literacy training skills
• networking groups for newcomer women and seniors
• French language classes
• basic and advanced sewing and fashion design program
• crime prevention programs
• addiction counselling and mental health support services
• Afro Carib Festival yearly in August

Programs for Children and Youth

• information technology training and web development training for youth
• after school program, mentoring, and recreation for children and youth, including those at risk
• youth outreach worker for Black youth helping with counselling, career planning, employment support

Senior Program - for seniors with low incomes residing in Scarborough

• digital literacy program and computer training

Computer Donations - donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted