Niagara Assertive Street Outreach (NASO) Team
St Catharines
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Referrals to NASO: 2-1-1
Short Description
Actively engages individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness to promote, connect, and coordinate access to the range of supports available across Niagara's Homeless-Serving System, including emergency shelter, housing and support services.
Proactively engages and responds to requests in the community for individuals in public spaces, who, for example, may be 'sleeping rough' or living outdoors (e.g. sleeping in a car, living in an encampment etc.). Assertive Street Outreach workers are focused on ending the experience of homelessness, particularly for those who would otherwise be underserved in traditional settings.
Street-based outreach ensures that trained workers respond directly and immediately to a person's needs by bringing coordinated services from across the Homeless-Serving System to the individual, rather than waiting for them to seek services on their own.
These services aim to:
Proactively engages and responds to requests in the community for individuals in public spaces, who, for example, may be 'sleeping rough' or living outdoors (e.g. sleeping in a car, living in an encampment etc.). Assertive Street Outreach workers are focused on ending the experience of homelessness, particularly for those who would otherwise be underserved in traditional settings.
Street-based outreach ensures that trained workers respond directly and immediately to a person's needs by bringing coordinated services from across the Homeless-Serving System to the individual, rather than waiting for them to seek services on their own.
These services aim to:
- Proactively engage with people sleeping rough to facilitate pathways into housing
- Minimize the harmful effects of rough sleeping while working towards long-term housing solutions
- Provide standardized intake, triage, and assessment to assess a person's vulnerability and assist in the identification of appropriate housing resources
- Deliver case coordination in collaboration with government and non-profit organizations to support those who may be reluctant to access traditional services
- Provide an intensive and coordinated team approach to identify and work towards personal goals
- Gateway Residential & Community Support Services of Niagara Inc. (in partnership with Southridge Community Church)
- Niagara Resource Service for Youth (The RAFT)
- Port Colborne Community Association for Resource Extensions (Port Cares)
- Niagara Region Community Services
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Dunnville Branch Office
Haldimand
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905-318-6623
Office: 905-318-6623
117 Forest St E
Haldimand, ON, N1A 1B9
Haldimand, ON, N1A 1B9
Short Description
Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
- immunization and screening for communicable diseases
- health education programs
- family and child health
- dental health
- sexual health
- injury prevention
- environmental health
- physical activity
- public health standards enforcement
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Oakville
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1-833-845-9355 (1-833-845-WELL)
165 Cross Ave, Suite 201
Oakville, ON, L6J 0A9
Oakville, ON, L6J 0A9
Short Description
COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings
Registered, charitable organization offering community-based housing, support and wellness programs to persons living with mental illness and/or addiction * qualified support coordinators provide support and services based on the consumer's level of need * all referrals for housing and support services are processed by one-Link
Rent-geared-to-income supportive housing options:
- transitional housing leading to independent living
- collaborative shared housing
- shared townhouse living
- individual apartments
Mental health community support programs:
Staff assist with:
- case management
- advocacy
- life skills training
- supportive counselling
- activities of daily living
- access to community services
- 24/7 access to telephone support for program participants
Community Outreach Team provides assertive outreach, builds supportive relationships, identifies an individual's unmet needs, supports their expressed wishes, builds circle of supports, navigates housing needs, and works from a harm reduction and trauma informed lens
Programs & services to support mental wellness
- Centre for Innovation in Peer Support - a peer-to-peer mental wellness initiative * provides wellness-based, peer-led self-help and social connections programming to community members; and support to organizations who have peer staff
- Virtual self-help resources, Social Connections, Youth Peer Programming and Peer Resource Hub
- call 1-833-845-9355 ext 390 or email [email protected] for more information
Information and Referral:
- provides information on how to access programs and services
- offers 24/7 access to crisis line support to all program participants
- provides support for people with mental and/or addiction issues who want to improve their wellness, independence and quality of life
Services and Programs:
- Support House - Supportive Housing
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RE-Create Outreach Art Studio
Hamilton
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Office Phone: 905-528-0353
875 Main St E
Hamilton, ON, L8M 1M2
Hamilton, ON, L8M 1M2
Short Description
An open arts studio where street-involved youth can begin to reconnect to themselves, others, and their community through the creative arts while gaining valuable life and work skills.
A program of Shalem Mental Health Network.
Studio address is 141 Park Street North, Hamilton.
A program of Shalem Mental Health Network.
Studio address is 141 Park Street North, Hamilton.
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Helping Hands Street Mission Support Services
Hamilton
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Office: 905-522-4263
349 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2X8
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2X8
Short Description
Outreach worker offering information and referral services. Additional services are offered on a case by case basis including assistance with forms, housing, and employment.
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Mental Health and Street Outreach Services
Hamilton
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Office: 905-528-0683
Crisis: 905-972-8338
110 King St W
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
Short Description
Street Outreach Services that engage individuals who are experiencing mental illnesses and are homeless or living in shelters. City of Hamilton Mental Health and Street Outreach staff work in the community at many locations. This team helps persons who are homeless connect to income sources, health care, housing and support services. The team works on the street, in shelters and in the community.
Emergency or crisis services not provided. For access to emergency or crisis services, contact COAST Hamilton or ConnexOntario.
Emergency or crisis services not provided. For access to emergency or crisis services, contact COAST Hamilton or ConnexOntario.
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Notre Dame Community Resource Centre
Hamilton
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Office: 905-308-8090
14 Cannon St W
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Hamilton, ON, L8R 2B2
Short Description
A centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age, providing access to a number of support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed, diverting them from homelessness and street involvement. A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
Services include:
- Help with getting back into school or finding employment
- Assistance obtaining or replacing ID
- Access to housing workers
- Help with applying for or maintaining social assistance
- Hot meal program, seven days a week (lunch and dinner)
- Connections to community supports
- Free laundry facilities and clothing/household donations
- Access to all on-site mental health, medical care, addiction/substance use services
- Recreational and life skills programming
- Early diversion and family mediation
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Toronto
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Office: 416-920-1633
55 University Ave, 15th Fl
Toronto, ON, M5J 2H7
Toronto, ON, M5J 2H7
Short Description
Community legal clinic
Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy (CASA) - outreach, legal representation and support for young people up to 25, who arrived in Canada and live in Ontario without immigration status
Your Way Forward - expanded and enhanced services to survivors of gender-based violence
- legal representation in many areas of law including education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights, financial assistance or support and leaving home
- legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups
- also to parents in limited circumstances
- community development and outreach
- advocacy
- seminars
- accepts collect calls
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy (CASA) - outreach, legal representation and support for young people up to 25, who arrived in Canada and live in Ontario without immigration status
Your Way Forward - expanded and enhanced services to survivors of gender-based violence
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Toronto
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Office: 416-977-9955
20 Victoria St, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON, M5C 2N8
Toronto, ON, M5C 2N8
Short Description
COVID19 -- Contact for details on in-person service changes and enhanced safety measures; call Muhaari A. Director of Programs & Services at 416-831-9729 or email [email protected] for support and information.
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
Support Programs
Counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships, and harm reduction
- community-based prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM)
- community workshops, forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, and culturally specific materials
- volunteer opportunities
Support Programs
Counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, as well as child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients
- practical assistance
- home and hospital visits
- treatment, support groups
- housing and employment support
- youth program
Settlement Program
Counselling and support, needs assessment, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals
- orientation
- information and referrals to community services
- assistance in accessing services
- assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment
- assistance with immigration system
- form and documentation completion
- housing and employment help
- interpretation and translation
- social opportunities and networking
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
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Primary Health Care Services and Health Promotion
Toronto
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Medical clinic: 416-922-2672
555 Richmond St W, Suite 300
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1
Short Description
Community health centre
- family physicians, medical clinics and nursing care
- home visits by nurses
- dietitians and nutrition counselling
- anonymous HIV testing
- diabetes education program
- 24-hour medical hot-line
- immunization
- free diagnostic and specialist services for uninsured immigrants without legal status
- interpretation in hospitals, clinics or doctors' offices
- homeless outreach and intervention
- assistance in obtaining identification
- advice on obtaining social assistance through Ontario Works
- case management
- anonymous HIV testing
- accompaniment
- information and referral on housing, income supports, employment and legal issues
- prevention, education and advocacy
- Afro-Caribbean forum last Friday of each month
- [email protected]
- health promotion workshops
- African suppers to discuss health and HIV-AIDS prevention
- peer-facilitated HIV-AIDS education
- volunteer opportunities
- Christmas basket program for disadvantaged families
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Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs
Toronto
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416-804-8482 ext 2125
168 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON, M5V 2R4
Toronto, ON, M5V 2R4
Short Description
Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
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Toronto Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC), Housing Assistance and Emergency Shelter Referral
Toronto
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Crisis: 416-338-4766 ; 1-877-338-3398
Crisis: 416-863-0511 ; 1-866-863-0511
Office: 311
Office: 416-392-0090
129 Peter St
Toronto, ON, M5V 2H3
Toronto, ON, M5V 2H3
Short Description
Street outreach, housing assistance, referrals to shelter system and respite, and ID clinic for individuals who are homeless, living on the street or street involved
Housing Walk-in Services
- assistance in accessing permanent housing
- individual plan development and intense ongoing advocacy
- assists with obtaining social assistance
- accompaniment to appointments including social assistance, housing, health care, legal consultation
- landlords recruitment
- rent negotiations assistance
- arranges long term supports for tenants and landlords
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
- 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
- laundry facilities
- capacity 8
- phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system
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Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs
Toronto
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416-537-2455
1229 Queen St W
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L2
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L2
Short Description
Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
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Community Health Centre
Toronto
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416-537-2455
1229 Queen St W
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L2
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L2
Short Description
Parkdale site is temporarily closed. Please see link for more details UPDATE RE: Notice of Closure: Parkdale Site, 1229 Queen Street West | Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (pqwchc.org)
Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Anonymous HIV Testing - HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results
Case Management - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
Counselling - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
Dental Services - West End Oral Health Clinic - COVID -19: closed * individuals needing support with dental urgencies call 416 338 6565 Mon-Fri 8a.m. - 4 p.m
Diabetes Management Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Group Programming - Group programming with a focus on Hepatitis C virus, HIV prevention and support, harm reduction, education and awareness * topics include harm reduction, high risk activities, safer sex, positive prevention, health promotion, access to community resources
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs - Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room - An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community
Harm Reduction Programs - Supervise Consumption Site (SCS) - An environment for people to use drugs under staff supervision * sterile injection and inhalation supplies available * education, referrals, peer support, and nursing services
Housing Support - COVID-19: Services suspended
ID Clinic - COVID-19: services suspended * individuals needing to replace or obtain ID can call THE PAID ID CLINIC Project at 416 691 7407 weekdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m..
Income Tax Clinic - Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included
Newcomer Programs - Child Minding Training - Opportunities for newcomer women and women living on a low income to develop skills and knowledge in early childhood development and community-based child minding and child care
Newcomer Programs - Newcomers and Families - Health promotion programming for newcomers aims to help newcomers and their families increase their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through accessing health services, programs, and community resources
Primary Health Care - A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Seniors Program - Seniors Programming Details - Promotion on health aging through regular group educational, social and physical activities as well as advocacy on issues affecting the wellbeing of low-income and marginalized seniors
Toronto - Roncesvalles Ave - Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Parkdale Parents' Primary Prevention Project (5Ps) - Offer support, nutrition and community programs information for pregnant families and families with infants 0-3 years of age
Women's Program - KAPOW - A harm reduction-based, sex positive, trans-inclusive, peer-supported drop-in * health education workshops, safer sex and drug use information *
Youth Programs - Guys Can Cook - Leadership and skills development opportunity for young men * learn how to plan a menu and cook practical nutritious and affordable meals * facilitated by a chef, dietitian, and health promoter
Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups
Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Anonymous HIV Testing - HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results
Case Management - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
Counselling - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration
Dental Services - West End Oral Health Clinic - COVID -19: closed * individuals needing support with dental urgencies call 416 338 6565 Mon-Fri 8a.m. - 4 p.m
Diabetes Management Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Group Programming - Group programming with a focus on Hepatitis C virus, HIV prevention and support, harm reduction, education and awareness * topics include harm reduction, high risk activities, safer sex, positive prevention, health promotion, access to community resources
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs - Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program
Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room - An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community
Harm Reduction Programs - Supervise Consumption Site (SCS) - An environment for people to use drugs under staff supervision * sterile injection and inhalation supplies available * education, referrals, peer support, and nursing services
Housing Support - COVID-19: Services suspended
ID Clinic - COVID-19: services suspended * individuals needing to replace or obtain ID can call THE PAID ID CLINIC Project at 416 691 7407 weekdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m..
Income Tax Clinic - Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included
Newcomer Programs - Child Minding Training - Opportunities for newcomer women and women living on a low income to develop skills and knowledge in early childhood development and community-based child minding and child care
Newcomer Programs - Newcomers and Families - Health promotion programming for newcomers aims to help newcomers and their families increase their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through accessing health services, programs, and community resources
Primary Health Care - A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
Seniors Program - Seniors Programming Details - Promotion on health aging through regular group educational, social and physical activities as well as advocacy on issues affecting the wellbeing of low-income and marginalized seniors
Toronto - Roncesvalles Ave - Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Parkdale Parents' Primary Prevention Project (5Ps) - Offer support, nutrition and community programs information for pregnant families and families with infants 0-3 years of age
Women's Program - KAPOW - A harm reduction-based, sex positive, trans-inclusive, peer-supported drop-in * health education workshops, safer sex and drug use information *
Youth Programs - Guys Can Cook - Leadership and skills development opportunity for young men * learn how to plan a menu and cook practical nutritious and affordable meals * facilitated by a chef, dietitian, and health promoter
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Toronto
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General Information: 437-221-9582
Crisis Hotline: 437-239-6487
Short Description
COVID19 Virtual and in-person supports available
Multi-service agency, including outreach assistance, telephone support and harm reduction supplies; referrals to food, legal and counselling; peer support counselling; arts and recreation seminars and events
Crisis Peer Supports
Includes family violence and child welfare supports; senior supports and referrals; culturally appropriate intervention program for at-risk youth and families; referrals to legal and medical services
Toronto Downtown East (DTE) Outreach Services
Access to harm reduction supplies, services, supports and referrals, 4 days a week in Toronto Downtown East; call 416-518-4824 or email [email protected]; note that the front-line harm reduction outreach team is in the field and might not return calls immediately
Housing Supports
Advocacy and assistance in finding housing, shelter and food access services
Immigration
Settlement services and support, including orientation, advocacy and community support letters, crisis peer support; translation, interpretation, and referrals for immigration and sponsorship issues
Employment
Assistance in job search, resume writing, interview preparation, mentorship; employment training and education development; peer support for individuals experiencing long-term unemployment
Multi-service agency, including outreach assistance, telephone support and harm reduction supplies; referrals to food, legal and counselling; peer support counselling; arts and recreation seminars and events
Crisis Peer Supports
Includes family violence and child welfare supports; senior supports and referrals; culturally appropriate intervention program for at-risk youth and families; referrals to legal and medical services
Toronto Downtown East (DTE) Outreach Services
Access to harm reduction supplies, services, supports and referrals, 4 days a week in Toronto Downtown East; call 416-518-4824 or email [email protected]; note that the front-line harm reduction outreach team is in the field and might not return calls immediately
Housing Supports
Advocacy and assistance in finding housing, shelter and food access services
Immigration
Settlement services and support, including orientation, advocacy and community support letters, crisis peer support; translation, interpretation, and referrals for immigration and sponsorship issues
Employment
Assistance in job search, resume writing, interview preparation, mentorship; employment training and education development; peer support for individuals experiencing long-term unemployment
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Toronto
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Office: 416-640-2005
1533 The Queensway
Toronto, ON, M8W 1T8
Toronto, ON, M8W 1T8
Short Description
Multiservice agency
Haven's Closet -- selection of seasonal clothing
First Care -- for pregnant women and parents of newborns to age 2
Hope with Wheels -- mobile outreach van providing food, hygiene products, sleeping bags twice a week to homeless in downtown Toronto and once a week in Etobicoke
Haven's Closet -- selection of seasonal clothing
First Care -- for pregnant women and parents of newborns to age 2
- provides diapers and baby food, food aid, clothing and support
Hope with Wheels -- mobile outreach van providing food, hygiene products, sleeping bags twice a week to homeless in downtown Toronto and once a week in Etobicoke
- hot lunch two Sundays a month at St Margaret's Anglican Church -- see separate listing
- provides food, hygiene kits, friendly visits and calls, social events and referrals to other services
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Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach
Toronto
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416-451-1951
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Short Description
Deliver harm reduction materials and resources to people who use drugs and live in our catchment area * supplies and resources include new, sterile needles, distilled water, tournies, cookers, safer crack stems, filters, as well as injection and smoking kits, delivered through unmarked personal vehicles to your home or a coffee shop
Referrals offered upon request * supplies delivered within 20 to 40 minutes of a call depending on the weather and the number of calls received
Referrals offered upon request * supplies delivered within 20 to 40 minutes of a call depending on the weather and the number of calls received
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COUNTERfit Harm Reduction
Toronto
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416-461-1925 ext 2235
955 Queen St E
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Toronto, ON, M4M 3P3
Short Description
Access to a range of harm reduction supplies and materials and equipment including needles and syringes, safer crack kits, safer crystal meth kits; safer injection kits, stems screens etc * also provide harm reduction informant and education, and referrals to a wide range of services and resources
COUNTERfit Fixed Site - Access to a range of harm reduction supplies, materials and equipment including needles and syringes, safer crack kits, safer crystal meth kits, safer injection kits, stems screens, etc * provide harm reduction informant and education, and referrals to a range of services and resources
COUNTERfit Women's Harm Reduction Program - Support for marginalized women who use drugs * provide a safe space for open discussion, access to health care, engagement in harm reduction and provide employment and training opportunities
Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach - Deliver harm reduction materials and resources to people who use drugs and live in our catchment area * supplies and resources include new, sterile needles, distilled water, tournies, cookers, safer crack stems, filters, as well as injection and smoking kits, delivered through unmarked personal vehicles to your home or a coffee shop
KeepSIX Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS) - COUNTERfit Harm Reduction program's Supervised Consumption Services
Toronto Community Hepatitis C Program (TCHCP) - Support , education and treatment to people living with or at risk of acquiring Hepatitis C infection
COUNTERfit Fixed Site - Access to a range of harm reduction supplies, materials and equipment including needles and syringes, safer crack kits, safer crystal meth kits, safer injection kits, stems screens, etc * provide harm reduction informant and education, and referrals to a range of services and resources
COUNTERfit Women's Harm Reduction Program - Support for marginalized women who use drugs * provide a safe space for open discussion, access to health care, engagement in harm reduction and provide employment and training opportunities
Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach - Deliver harm reduction materials and resources to people who use drugs and live in our catchment area * supplies and resources include new, sterile needles, distilled water, tournies, cookers, safer crack stems, filters, as well as injection and smoking kits, delivered through unmarked personal vehicles to your home or a coffee shop
KeepSIX Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS) - COUNTERfit Harm Reduction program's Supervised Consumption Services
Toronto Community Hepatitis C Program (TCHCP) - Support , education and treatment to people living with or at risk of acquiring Hepatitis C infection
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Mobile and Street Outreach
Toronto
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416-392-0520
277 Victoria St, Ground Fl
Toronto, ON, M5B 1W2
Toronto, ON, M5B 1W2
Short Description
The Works Van - operate Monday to Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Calls to request service are taken between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Services include:
Street Outreach- Outreach services to surrounding Victoria and Dundas area and other areas as needed.
Services include:
Call 311 for assistance with concerns about discarded drug-use supplies around your business or residence
Services include:
- distribute harm reduction supplies
- safer drug use education
- safer disposal of sharps education
- Naloxone training and distribution
- testing, vaccinations and wound-care (when nursing staff available)
Street Outreach- Outreach services to surrounding Victoria and Dundas area and other areas as needed.
Services include:
- connect with people who use drugs
- increase awareness and use of supervised injection services throughout Toronto
- promote "good neighbour" practices among people who use drugs, including safe disposal of drug use supplies
- collect discarded harm reduction supplies found while doing outreach
- provide education to workers and staff at local businesses on safer needle handling and disposal practices
- coordinate with other outreach activities in the community
- liaise with other service providers, including Streets to Home, mental health supports, and detox and drug treatment services
- provide safer drug use education, including overdose prevention and response
- provide safer drug use supplies, and distribute naloxone
- encourage safer drug use supply disposal
Call 311 for assistance with concerns about discarded drug-use supplies around your business or residence
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Toronto
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Office: 416-921-8668
338 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A1
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A1
Short Description
COVID19 -- Masks required and provide. Services offered:
Nursing Clinics
Identification Replacement -- assistance with replacing birth certificates, Records of Landing (Verification of Status), health cards or marriage and death certificates
ID Safe -- identification storage facility and secure mail service
Community Health Program -- for homeless and under housed persons with mental health issues needing support and crisis intervention
- harm reduction supplies
- ID Safe
- Overdose Prevention Site
- mental health case management for existing clients
- nursing clinic for urgent issues/wound care
Nursing Clinics
- primary care nursing with onsite and outreach clinics
- service provided by registered nurses or nurse practitioners
- specialized footcare, wound care, Acupuncture Detox, HIV testing
- no Ontario Health Insurance required
- call or visit website for hours and locations
- personal and feminine hygiene supplies
- safer sex supplies
- socks and underwear, sleeping bags (and gloves, toques, long-johns, during fall and winter)
- information and referral
- access to telephone and fax
- safe injection and crack smoking kits
- volunteer kit making
- community outreach
- weekly drop-in
Identification Replacement -- assistance with replacing birth certificates, Records of Landing (Verification of Status), health cards or marriage and death certificates
ID Safe -- identification storage facility and secure mail service
Community Health Program -- for homeless and under housed persons with mental health issues needing support and crisis intervention
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Street Outreach
Toronto
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416-203-4506
465 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B2
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B2
Short Description
Outreach worker connects with homeless people and assists with housing issues, income supports, medical referrals, access to harm reduction supplies, support to deal with alcohol and drug use * free walk in
counselling for the homeless where they speak with a counsellor every Wednesday
from 9:30am - 11:30am, first come first serve
counselling for the homeless where they speak with a counsellor every Wednesday
from 9:30am - 11:30am, first come first serve
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416 Community Support for Women
Toronto
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Office: 416-928-3334
416 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A8
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A8
Short Description
Drop-in crisis centre includes addiction and mental health case management and crisis intervention, medical clinic, Happy Feet clinic
- hot take-away meal Wednesday and Friday 4 pm, Saturday 3 pm, and every other Tuesday 4 pm
- resource access: telephone, ID clinic, Monday 10 am-12:30 pm
- Women's Social Club Tuesday 1 pm-4 pm
- recreation and craft activities, yoga, self-care workshops
- outreach services including substance abuse support
- liaison with other community agencies and government services
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Community Support and Health Care Services
Toronto
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Office: 416-598-4898
Crisis: 416-593-4849
20 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
Short Description
Crisis intervention centre, residential, non-residential and community support services, including education, pastoral ministry, runaway prevention program, day program and community youth meal programs
For full details on Emergency Shelter, see separate listing
Community Support Services, 416-204-7037
Drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents
Health services, including primary medical care
For full details on Emergency Shelter, see separate listing
Community Support Services, 416-204-7037
Drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents
- hot meal or food package
- clothing and hygiene necessities
- showers and laundry
- assessment and referrals
- counselling
- health care
- housing help
- legal resources, ID clinic
- literacy and life skills
- assistance in finding and keeping a job
- computers and free Wi-Fi
- recreation
Health services, including primary medical care
- diagnostic services and referrals
- access to health and mental health professionals
- health education
- assistance in obtaining medical coverage
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Housing and Community Support Services
Toronto
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Office: 416-364-8228
After Hours Line: 416-369-1199
800 Bay St, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON, M5S 3A9
Toronto, ON, M5S 3A9
Short Description
COVID19 Contact for information on available services, enhanced screening, and guest access to transitional housing
Community Services
Information and referral, housing and shelter supports and outreach, medical clinic, concurrent disorders support services
Friends Restaurant
Low-cost meals, credit available
Housing
Permanent, shared accommodation, includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, shared kitchens and living rooms; also transitional housing
For Safe Injection Site at 139 Jarvis St, with supervised consumption and treatment services, see separate listing
Community Services
Information and referral, housing and shelter supports and outreach, medical clinic, concurrent disorders support services
- drop-in program
- income tax clinic
- Fair Change legal clinic
- nursing clinic
- mental health and justice program
- harm reduction equipment and support
- creative programs
- catering
Friends Restaurant
Low-cost meals, credit available
- brunch Monday-Friday 10 am-12 noon
- supper Monday-Friday 4 pm-5:30 pm
Housing
Permanent, shared accommodation, includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, shared kitchens and living rooms; also transitional housing
- 24 hour support staff
For Safe Injection Site at 139 Jarvis St, with supervised consumption and treatment services, see separate listing
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Housing Access and Support Services
Toronto
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Office: 416-364-3522
800 Bay St, Suite 402
Toronto, ON, M5S 3A9
Toronto, ON, M5S 3A9
Short Description
Case management and housing support to assist in securing housing; operates from a network of affordable housing sites and landlords, including shelters
- one-to-one practical support
- conflict resolution
- crisis intervention
- accompaniment
- advocacy
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