Searching for Transitional Housing

A transitional home that offers shelter for refugees coming into Canada.

Provides customized support to assist male youth without secure housing and requiring long-term support. Offers more independence but includes staff supports to encourage and empower youth to build competencies and life skills. The goal of the program is to prepare residents for independence and strengthen their capacity for success as self-sufficient members of the community.

A privately owned retirement residence offering large private suites with 24-hour nursing care, meals, snacks and activities.

96 suite retirement residence (studio and one bedroom). Provides short stay (convalescent) when space permits.

Basic services include:

• personal care
• medication adminstration
• emergency response system
• meals
• housekeeping
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social, recreation programs

Onsite facilities include a fitness room, theater room, library, common sitting areas, hair salon, and outdoor deck.

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association.

COVID-19: Services offered online and over the phone.

Offers settlement counselling to newcomers.

Senior apartments with attendant care from 7 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week * Wellness HUB also provides 24 hour attendant care services to seniors in their home in the surrounding area near Buckley Towers

Charitable Number: (BN) 10788 3928 RR0001

Adult living condominium for independent and assisted living with a Functional Medicine Center. Provides wellness enhancement services, medical record and doctor coordination, flexible nutritious meals. Facility has rooftop garden, medical health club with full functional restoration programs, infra red saunas and saltwater pool.

A long term care home providing 24-hour care for the elderly. Services include private and shared accommodations, 24 hour nursing care, physio services, nutritional meals, on-site dietician, therapeutic recreation services (days, evenings, weekends), in house Chaplain and community outings.

110 bed retirement residence * provides short stay (temporary, vacation, convalescent, respite care), some conditions apply * crisis admissions, some conditions apply

Basic services include:

• personal care
• medication administration
• emergency response system
• meals
• housekeeping
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social, recreation programs

Member of Ontario Residential Care Association (ORCA) and RHRA

Provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are homeless for any reason in a safe, homelike environment.

The facility holds a total of 20 shelter beds, 6 Onsite Transitional Housing Beds; shared washroom/bath/shower facilities and provides breakfast, lunch and dinner to the residents.

The facility is staffed by women's advocates who work with residents to assist them in goal planning and accessing community resources in their search for affordable housing.

Provides independent supportive living for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.

Offers the following services to residents:

• Onsite/on call staff qualified to supervise safety in the home
• Furnished rooms
• Three meals plus refreshments throughout the day
• Assistance with laundry and housekeeping (as required)

Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.

Emergency Assistance: Community Services also provides assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.

Temporary Care Assistance for Children: Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.

Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.

Provides short term housing for youth who are homeless or are without secure stable housing. Provides for the basic needs of youth while supporting them with meeting their goals through the provision of 24 hour staffing, resources and the implementation of development program.

Provides temporary emergency shelter to refugee claimants. Each case is assessed immediately as clients arrive and there is a "No wrong Door" policy. Residents are encouraged to cook and clean up after themselves during their stay (15-30 day stays in emergency shelter)

Offers assistance with:

• Immigration procedures
• Transportation and accompaniment to appointments
• Forms
• Language translations
• Orient newcomers to Canadian life and help with finding local settlements
• Provide furnishings for apartments and help with shopping
• Make arrangements for transfers to other cities
• Provides friendship and encouragement
• Connect clients with other helping agencies such as health care providers, jobs, schools and day care centres.

Also provides safe and comfortable supported transitional housing to families and individuals. Priority is given to the most vulnerable persons such as single mothers and fathers with babies, women and children. Offers coaching in maintaining and retaining a home, connect with employment and assist clients to find affordable housing. Maximum 1 year stay in transitional housing is expected.

68 suites retirement residence * both private and semi-private accommodations * provides short stay (trial and respite stays) when space permits

Basic services include:

• 24 hour nursing staff
• personal care
• medication administration
• emergency response system
• meals
• housekeeping
• laundry
• social, recreation programs

On site facilities include hair salon, library, lounge with TV, fireplace and piano, serenity pond, outdoor pavilion and outdoor court yard.

Supportive Housing with 12 units offers 24-hour attendant service.

Charitable Number: (BN) 10788 3928 RR0001

51 suite retirement residence * provides short stay (vacation, respite care) when space permits * crisis admissions * additional care services

Basic services include:

• 24 hour nursing staff
• personal care
• assistance with bathing
• medication administration
• emergency response system
• meals
• housekeeping
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social, recreational programs

Additional services available for a fee include mobility assistance, continence care, etc. Facilities include hair salon, private dining spaces and garden areas.

Licensed and regulated by Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Member of Ontario Residential Care Association (ORCA).

76 suites retirement residence (studio and one bedroom). Provides short stay and respite care when space permits.

Basic services include:

• 24 hour nursing staff
• personal care
• medication administration
• meals
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social, recreational programs

Facilities include lounges, walking paths, gardens and patio and courtyard.

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Offers many services and programs to children and adults with intellectual challenges.

Supports are provided through a variety of programs including:

• Residential Services
• Family Support
• Community Support
• Children's Day Respite Programs
• Family Home Share
• Volunteer Services
• Special Services at Home

Provide holistic, daily living support and advocacy for adults with intellectual challenges in a variety of settings including shared accommodations, apartment living and family homes.

A non-profit organization which provides affordable income-sensitive housing for low to moderate income Indigenous and other families. Offers family dwelling homes along with Elders units. Does not have apartments.

Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.

Emergency Assistance: Community Services also provides assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.

Temporary Care Assistance for Children: Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.

Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.

17 suite retirement residence * provides short stay (i.e. temporary, vacation, convalescent, respite care) when space permits

Basic services include:

• personal care
• medication administration
• meals
• housekeeping
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social and recreation programs

Long term care home licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care with 24-hour nursing care and RN supervision.

Services available:

• recreation
• worship services
• hair salon
• sitting areas
• adult day service
• dining areas, café, food services under the supervision of a dietitian
• transportation available for resident outings

Family meetings are held regularly at Gilmore Lodge. Please contact the Resident and Family Support Worker for further information.

Provides shelter and services for women and children experiencing abuse. Services include:

• 24-hour support line (call or text - 905-356-5800)
• Counselling and emotional support for women and children/youth who are being or who have been abused
• Development of safety plans
• Transitional and housing support
• Public education programs
• Referrals

Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid) * referral to specialized services and supports in the community * safety planning * court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Services are available on an in-shelter or office visit basis.