P.O.I.N.T. Inc. (People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Office phone: 416-652-0334
Fax: 416-652-3138
E-mail:
Web site: www.nameres.org
Address: 14 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bathurst St-Vaughan Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 21) Office phone: 416-652-0334
Fax: 416-652-3138
E-mail:
Web site: www.nameres.org
Address: 14 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1


Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bathurst St-Vaughan Rd)
Ward: St Paul's (Ward 21)
Officers: Harvey Manning, Executive Director
Theresa Burning, Manager
Hours: Intake -- Mon-Sun 7 am-12 midnight
shelter -- Mon-Sun 24 hours
Languages of service: English ; Ojibway
Eligibility:

• Homeless men 16 years and over
• no outstanding warrants
• must be sober
• if coming from detox, must have spent minimum of 4 days there

How to apply: Referral from other Aboriginal or social service agency -- potential residents can contact agency directly (call or walk in) but should have a referral letter from a Native or social service agency
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description:

• 
  Residence and emergency shelter
• capacity 63
• emphasis on Aboriginal culture
• food
• life skills, addictions and general counselling
• support and guidance
• information and referral
• recreation, personal budgeting
• computer training
• participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access
• Men's Healing Circle
• family violence and anger management
• health and nutrition
• sexuality
• access centre for Housing Connections

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Form filling; Hostels; Housing facilities; Internet access; Men; Native peoples; Residences
Record ID MET0704
Last complete update: 2005-10-04
Last modification date: 2007-01-03