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Belmont House
Canadian Hearing Society
Church of the Redeemer
Community Living Toronto
Ewart Angus Homes
Fellowship Towers Retirement Community
Habayit Shelanu Seniors Residences
Homes First Society
LOFT Community Services
Midaynta Community Services
NA-ME-RES
Quaker Committee for Refugees
Silent Voice Canada
St Clare's Multifaith Housing Society
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto Community Hostel
Toronto Community Housing Corporation














Belmont House Retirement Living
Office phone: 416-964-9231
Fax: 416-964-1448
Email:
Web site: www.belmonthouse.com
Address: 52 McMurrich St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3T3
Mail Address: 55 Belmont St, Toronto, ON, M5R 1R1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and Davenport Rd)
Contacts: Barbara Torrance Barta, Director, Retirement and Marketing Services, 416-964-9231 ext 202
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
Languages of service English
Eligibility: Seniors 65 years and older able to live independently
How to apply: Contact office for application information
Fees: $2603-$4668 per month
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: 55 apartments and 26 retirement suites
  • dining room
  • social and recreation programs
  • registered nurse on call
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity 15:59 14/02/2012
    Last complete update: 2009-02-17












    Canadian Hearing Society Toronto Regional Office Connect Housing Project
    Office phone: 416-928-2512
    TTY phone: 1-877-223-7010
    Fax: 416-928-2513
    Email:
    Web site: www.chs.ca/offices/toronto
    Address: 271 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 3V3
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Davenport Rd)
    Contacts: Faduma Hashi, Administrative Assistant
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
    Languages of service English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; interpreters/translators for other languages by appointment
    Eligibility: Deaf, deafened, oral deaf or hard of hearing adults with a diagnosed mental health problem
    How to apply: Call for appointment
    Fees: Rents geared to income
    Service description: Bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments including some accessible units
  • partnership with Mainstay Housing and Accommodation Information and Support -- see separate entries
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
    Last complete update: 2011-09-22













    Church of the Redeemer Weekday Meal Program
    Office phone: 416-922-4948 Toll-free phone 1-866-329-2365
    Fax: 416-922-0375
    Email:
    Web site: www.theredeemer.ca
    Address: 162 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1M4
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Avenue Rd and Bloor St W)
    Contacts: Jim Kotsifas, Interim Outreach Coordinator
    Hours: Meal program -- Mon-Fri 9 am-11:45 am
  • health clinic -- Mon, Thu 9 am-11:45 am
  • housing worker -- 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 9 am-11:30 am
  • closed holidays, mid-August to mid-September and 2 weeks over Christmas season
    Languages of service English
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible lower level entrance -- call for details
    Service description: Hot meals
  • health clinic
  • housing worker
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2011-05-10












    Community Living Toronto
    Office phone: 416-968-0650
    Fax: 416-968-6463
    Email:
    Web site: www.communitylivingtoronto.ca
    Address: 20 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Bloor St W)
    Contacts: Angela Bradley, Director Public Relations and Fundraising
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
    Area served: City of Toronto
    Languages of service English ; interpreters for other languages (arrange in advance)
    Eligibility: Children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities
    How to apply: Call 647-426-3220 for intake
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washroom
    Service description: Advocates for and provides wide range of supports and services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities Community Support Coordination
    Information and intake
  • coordination of services
  • family support workers -- case management for individuals living with their families
  • Adult Protective Service Worker Program (APSW) -- centralized intake for voluntary supportive services for developmentally disabled adults 18 years and over living or planning to live independently in the community
  • case management, counselling, advocacy ConnectABILITY, www.connectability.ca
    Virtual community with tools focused on lifelong learning and support, enabling user to connect, share, research and advocate Day Supports
    Adult Development Programs -- day programs for adults with severe developmental disabilities including multiple disabilities
    • therapeutic intervention and support, life skills training, community integration
    • Employment Training Services -- individual employment preparation and skills training
    • facilitates access to competitive employment or to community activities
    • Youth To Work -- support for youth transitioning from school to community activities
    • career planning, work experiences, training and skills development
    Early Childhood Services

    • Serves children birth-12 years
    • Consultant and Resource Teacher Services -- consultation services to community early childhood settings
    Employment Supports, 416-750-0666

    • Planning, coaching, travel training, job trials, on-the-job training and job maintenance
    • for persons receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
    Foster's Place

    • Drop-in centre for adults with a developmental disability
    • recreational activities
    • club members share responsibility for the club's operations, learn self-direction and social skills development
    Home Management

    • Home-based community support program for children and youth, and their families
    • training programs and information for parents requiring assistance in teaching their children
    • community consultation
    Pilot Parents
    Experienced parents provide support and program information to parents of children newly diagnosed as developmentally disabled Residential Services

    • Community residences and supervised apartments for adults 18 years and over, including seniors and persons with multiple disabilities
    • Supportive Home Share -- matches adults with appropriate family or individual to share accommodation
    Respite Services
  • 18 spaces for children and youth 2-21 years, wheelchair accessible
  • respite places for children and adults at community residences, 1 residence wheelchair accessible
  • Supportive Home Share respite care service -- children and adults with developmental disabilities stay with a host family on short term basis
  • see also Shadow Lake Centre below
  • Shadow Lake Centre, 905-640-6432

    • Year round outdoor recreation centre located near Stouffville
    • coeducational, residential camp for children and adults, June to August
    • available for rental to community groups, September to May
    Volunteer Services -- apply at appropriate regional office
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
    Last complete update: 2011-11-25












    Ewart Angus Homes
    Office phone: 416-544-0689
    Fax: 416-544-1612
    Web site: www.sprint-homecare.ca
    Address: 268 Merton St, Toronto, ON, M4S 1A9
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Mount Pleasant Rd and Davisville Ave)
    Contacts: Leah-Anne Chirico, Program Manager, 416-447-1474 ext 223
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Persons with early to mid-stage Alzheimer Disease or related dementia
  • Angus House -- independent seniors, who may be caregivers of the above
    Fees: Subsidies may be available
  • Angus House -- market rent
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description:
    Residential home
    • capacity 20
    • safe, secure home-like setting
    • staffed by personal support workers
    • 24 hour care
    • daily support programs
    • services provided by Senior Peoples' in North Toronto (SPRINT)
    Angus House -- 18 apartments, in same building
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
    Last complete update: 2008-11-11












    Fellowship Towers Retirement Community
    Office phone: 416-923-8887
    Fax: 416-923-1343
    Email:
    Web site: www.fellowshiptowers.com
    Address: 877 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 3M2
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and Davenport Rd)
    Contacts: Ruth-Ann Da Silva, Accommodation and Services Coordinator
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Seniors 55 years and older
    How to apply: Call for application and interview
    Fees: Vary for different packages
    Physical access: Main entrance is wheelchair accessible, units are not
  • entrance close to parking
    Service description:
    Retirement suites and apartments
    • 170 bachelor units, 3 meals per day and weekly housekeeping service
    • 98 one bedroom apartments, some with meals and housekeeping
    • no smoking
    • doctor on call, nurses on duty 24 hours
    • foot care clinic, physiotherapist
    • social and recreation programs

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2011-07-22












    Habayit Shelanu Seniors Residences
    Office phone: Corporate office 416-373-4090 ; Site office 416-515-1015
    Fax: Circle of Care 416-635-1692 ; Site office 416-515-0985
    Email:
    Web site: www.circleofcare.com/?page_id=133
    Address: 155 Kendal Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 3S8
    Mail Address: 530 Wilson Ave, 4th Fl, Toronto, ON, M3H 5Y9
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Davenport Rd)
    Hours: Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
    Languages of service English ; Italian ; Russian ; Hebrew ; Yiddish ; other languages may be available
    Eligibility: Adults 59 years and older
    How to apply: Market rent -- call for application
  • subsidized rent -- apply through Housing Connections 416-981-6111 (see separate entry)
    Fees: Some units rent geared to income
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description:
    Bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments
    • 59 units including 4 accessible one-bedroom units
    • support services on site provided by Circle of Care
    • social and recreation programs
    • Jewish environment

    Organization type: Non Profit
    Last complete update: 2009-11-16












    Homes First Society Huron Street House
    Office phone: 416-395-0958
    Fax: 416-214-1873
    Web site: www.homesfirst.on.ca
    Address: 490 Huron St, Toronto, ON, M5R 2R3
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (St George St and Bloor St W)
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Low income single men able to live independently
  • refugee claimants accepted
    How to apply: Call or visit website for application form
    Fees: Rents geared to income
    Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
    Service description:
    Bachelor apartments
    • shared washrooms
    • capacity 10
    • referrals to resources
    • shared decision making

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2009-01-30




    Homes First Society Spadina Houses
    Office phone: 416-395-0952
    Fax: 416-214-1873
    Web site: www.homesfirst.on.ca
    Address: 140 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2T8
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Dupont St)
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Low income singles able to live independently
  • refugee claimants accepted
    How to apply: Call or visit website for application form
    Fees: Rents geared to income
    Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
    Service description:
    Rooming houses
    • referrals to resources
    • shared decision making

    140 Spadina Rd -- rooms for 7 men, shared kitchens and washrooms
    164 Spadina Rd -- rooms for 6 women in shared house
    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2009-01-30












    LOFT Community Services St George House
    Office phone: 416-323-3416
    Fax: 416-323-9938
    Email:
    Web site: www.loftcs.org
    Address: 316 St George St, Toronto, ON, M5R 2P5
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (St George St and Dupont St)
    Contacts: Kay Roesslein, Program Director, 416-929-6228 ext 223
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Adults 16-65 years with long term, serious mental health disabilities
    How to apply: Apply through Habitat Services 416-537-2721 -- see separate entry
  • call St George House for information
    Fees: Rents geared to income
    Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
    Service description:
    Permanent housing
    • capacity 26
    • 24 hour staff support
    • peer support and member involvement encouraged
    • meals
    • housekeeping
    • medication system

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2011-09-14












    Midaynta Community Services
    Office phone: 416-544-1992
    Fax: 416-440-3379
    Email:
    Web site: www.midaynta.com
    Address: 1992 Yonge St, Ste 203, Toronto, ON, M4S 1Z7
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and Millwood Rd)
    Contacts: Mohamed Tabit, Program Manager
    Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9 am-4:15 pm; Wed 9 am-8 pm
    Area served: City of Toronto and vicinity
    Languages of service English ; Somali ; translation of documents -- Arabic, Italian, Romanian, Somali
    Eligibility: Open to all newcomers
    How to apply: Call or drop in
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible with barrier free washrooms -- call for details
    Service description:
    • Assists in completion of sponsorship and landing forms
    • monitors sponsorship and immigration cases
    • follow up representation in Canada and overseas
    • settlement and orientation
    • referrals
    • general counselling
    • translation and interpretation
    • employment counselling
    • documentation
    • housing assistance
    • Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
    • integration assistance
    • family violence and child welfare counselling
    • youth leadership development
    • youth sports and recreation
    • seniors services


    Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
  • 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
  • extensive individual assistance
    Organization type: Non Profit
    Last complete update: 2010-07-27












    NA-ME-RES (Native Men's Residence) Outreach Services
    Office phone: 416-653-4794
    Fax: 416-651-1236
    Email:
    Web site: www.nameres.org
    Address: 20a Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Bathurst St and Vaughan Rd)
    Contacts: John Waites, Manager
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    Languages of service English ; Cree ; Ojibway
    Eligibility: Homeless and low income community
  • no restrictions
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
    Service description: Shelter and long-term housing assistance
  • Mobile Housing Outreach -- services for homeless people who request assistance obtaining housing
  • help with finding appropriate housing
  • also offered at shelters and drop-ins
  • aftercare resources and support to help keep clients housed
  • in partnership with Toronto. Streets to Homes

  • Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
    Last complete update: 2011-06-08












    Quaker Committee for Refugees
    Office phone: 416-964-9669
    Fax: 416-920-5214
    Address: Friends' Meeting House, 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R 1C7
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Avenue Rd and Bloor St W)
    Contacts: Eusebio Garcia, Refugee and Settlement Worker
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
    Languages of service English ; Spanish
    Eligibility: New immigrants and refugees
    How to apply: Call for appointment
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
  • designated and street parking close to entrance
    Service description: Information, referral and counselling -- housing, welfare, immigration
  • orientation
  • form filling
  • translation and interpretation
  • also offers services at the Canada Border Services Agency, Immigration Holding Centre

  • Organization type: Non Profit
    Last complete update: 2009-12-21












    Silent Voice Canada
    Office phone: 416-463-1104
    TTY phone: 416-778-1876 ; 416-463-3933
    Fax: 416-778-1876
    Email:
    Web site: www.silentvoice.ca
    Address: 50 St Clair Ave E, Ste 300, Toronto, ON, M4T 1M9
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and St Clair Ave E)
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
    Languages of service English ; American Sign Language (ASL)
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
    Service description: American Sign Language instruction for families with a deaf member
    • sign language summer day camp for deaf children and hearing children with a deaf family member
    • recreation program for deaf children 6-13 years
    • programs for deaf youth 14-20 years
    • parenting programs
    • settlement services for deaf newcomers
    • referral, advocacy, form filling, income tax clinic and housing help for deaf adults
    • ASL Centre -- consultation services for Infant Hearing Program (IHP)

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2011-07-19












    St Clare's Multifaith Housing Society
    Office phone: 416-929-0397
    Fax: Call first 416-929-0397
    Email:
    Web site: www.stclares.ca
    Address: 138 Pears Ave, Ste 801, Toronto, ON, M5R 3K6
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Avenue Rd and Davenport Rd)
    Hours: Vary
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: People living in shelters or at risk of being homeless
    How to apply: Referral from shelter required
    Fees: Rents geared to income
    Physical access: Apartments not wheelchair accessible
    Service description: Transitional housing in 2 locations
    • 25 Leonard Ave -- 50 one bedroom and 26 bachelor apartments
    • 138 Pears Ave -- 96 bachelor apartments

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2009-11-19






    Toronto Catholic District School Board Eglinton LINC/ESL Centre
    Office phone: 416-397-6600
    Fax: 416-397-6561
    Email:
    Web site: www.tcdsb.org/adulted/
    Address: 90 Eglinton Ave E, Ste 220, Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y3
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E)
    Contacts: Rosamelia Gil, Administrative Assistant
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9-3, Sat 9-1
  • also Tue, Thu 6 pm-9 pm
    Languages of service English ; French ; Italian ; Spanish ; Hebrew ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Tamil ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Dari ; Pashto
    Eligibility: Landed immigrants, Convention refugees, those applying for landed status or live-in caregiver program
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes -- open to all
    Fees: Free
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
    • participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, transportation subsidy and child care available -- see separate entry
    • academic preparation, essay writing, listening and conversation
      Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program -- orientation, integration
    • settlement counselling
    • information and referral
    • translation and interpretation
    • escort services
    • sponsorship assistance
    • volunteer placement
    • assistance finding housing
    • form filling


    Specialized Language Training (SLT) 416-397-6219 -- for child care and home health care workers

    Enhanced Language Training (ELT) 416-397-6959 -- for ESL instructors
  • volunteer placement
    Organization type: Non Profit
    Last complete update: 2011-08-16












    Toronto Community Hostel Outreach Program
    Office phone: 416-925-4431 ext 170 Crisis phone 416-963-0043
    Fax: 416-923-2216
    Email:
    Web site: www.tchostel.org
    Address: 344 Bloor St W, Ste 402, Toronto, ON, M5S 3A7
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Bloor St W)
    Contacts: Leslie Topping, Outreach Worker
    Hours: Mon-Tue 10 am-6 pm, Wed-Thu 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-3 pm
    Languages of service English ; interpretation services available
    Eligibility: Singles, families and refugee claimants who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who are not residing in shelters, including former clients
    How to apply: Call for information
    Fees: None
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms
  • braille elevator, lowered buttons
  • parking lot and street parking close to entrance
    Service description: Housing assistance for those at risk of homelessness
  • advocacy for housing, immigration, social assistance
  • eviction prevention, crisis intervention and personal supports for former clients, including assistance with immigration procedures and documents
  • volunteer placement

  • Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity ; United Way
    Last complete update: 2011-04-07












    Toronto Community Housing Corporation
    Office phone: 416-981-5500
    Email:
    Web site: www.torontohousing.ca
    Address: 931 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2H2
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Yonge St and Bloor St E)
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Must have status in Canada (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, applicant for permanent residence, refugee or refugee claimant)
  • includes families, singles, seniors, persons with physical, developmental or psychiatric disabilities
  • special priority for victims of abuse
  • Family/Mixed buildings -- low and moderate income families and individuals 16 years and older
    • must have status in Canada

    Seniors buildings -- persons with low or moderate income 59 years and older, able to live independently
    • must have status in Canada
    How to apply: Rent geared to income housing -- apply through Housing Connections 416-981-6111 (see separate entry)
    Market rent -- call 416-981-7368 (416-981-RENT)
    Fees: Rents geared to income
  • also market rent units
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
    Service description: Provides 58,500 units of rental housing in apartments, single family dwellings, townhouses, rooming houses
    • some accessible buildings and units
    • several buildings have supportive housing programs, which may include attendant care
    • Guaranteed Equity Program 416-981-5192 -- affordable ownership for seniors 55 years and over
    • purchaser buys right to occupy unit
    • must resell only to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, who will pay at least original purchase price
    Organization type: Non Profit
    Last complete update: 2011-08-26












    Wigwamen Wigwamen Terrace
    Office phone: 416-925-9165
    Fax: 416-925-3735
    Email:
    Web site: www.wigwamen.com
    Address: 14 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 3M4
    Location: (Intersection) Toronto North (Spadina Rd and Bloor St W)
    Contacts: Lisa Kristensen, Manager
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
    Languages of service English
    Eligibility: Aboriginal seniors 59 years and older
    Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance but not washrooms
    Service description: One bedroom apartments
    • capacity 102
    • Native environment

    Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity
    Last complete update: 2011-03-16