Resources

Francophone for women 16+ years of age

Free and confidential. Connected to two emergency shelters for women, with or without children, where they can stay up to four months. Crisis support, counselling, safety planning, info and referral assistance (housing, income support, employment training), legal support and advocacy, employment, training and education, groups (social, recreational and educational), and practical assistance and help with obtaining food, clothing, identification, healthcare and daycare.

Women with or without children, no male children over 18 years, fleeing abusive situations. Counselling, advocacy, referrals, follow-up, court and immigration accompaniment, children’s program and counselling, legal and housing assistance, transitional housing and support program.

Seniors’ Programs: social reintegration, psychosocial support, organizing workshops and training, cultural promotion, service referral, and advocacy.

Women experiencing homelessness due to mental health, addiction, domestic violence, financial difficulties, abuse, newly immigrating to Canada, and other challenges.

Free single session counselling (50 mins) for people 18+ years. No appointment or Ontario Health Insurance required. Counselling and support for individuals and families.

Public education and workshops on anti-human trafficking, Toronto Counter Human Trafficking Network, settlement, immigration and refugees, housing support and training. Orientations, legal assistance and referrals, info about immigration options, appropriate housing, employment support, counselling and other forms of psycho-social support.

Provincial line for women dealing with violence

Women and men 16 years + living with HIV/AIDS who require support and are willing to live in a cooperative environment (affordable housing). Must be eligible for rent geared to income housing and able to manage personal finances and medication. Trans positive services, advocacy, social and income support programs, support for food, housing and finances, health care support and programs, recreational and social programs for HIV/AIDS, and research.

Primarily deals with tenant issues, immigration, social assistance, pensions, Employment Insurance (EI), Legal Aid appeals; may provide representation. Provides legal services for persons who are deaf.

Women 16+ years of age, including refugees and victims of assault/human trafficking. Must be ambulatory.

Provides necessities such as: food, rest, clothing, toiletries, hygiene products, and other items. Info about other Fred Victor programs, referrals to doctors, dentists, legal aid and other services, exercise, arts and crafts, other social recreational programming, access to senior’s services, laundry and shower facilities.

Support group program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Female group: Tuesday 7-9pm. Male group: Wednesday 7-9pm

Men and women 21+ years. 3 meals a day, shower and laundry facilities, computer access, and a library.

Adults 16 years +. Individuals dealing with a serious mental health issue, concurrent or substance use issue, and are currently in crisis – Short term (3-5 days) crisis beds available, 24/7 crisis intervention line, mobile crisis team in South Central Toronto.

Post-secondary student helpline. Professional phone counselling and referrals.

Overnight for men 18+ years

Free medical and counselling services; no Ontario Health Insurance required. STI testing and treatment, HIV testing (anonymous/rapid), Hepatitis A and B vaccination, birth control prescriptions on renewals, post abortion check-ups, pap tests, and other gynecological related concerns.

Homeless women and men 16+ years

Representation, summary advice, law reform and education – Referrals to other legal and non-legal services when agency cannot provide service directly. Home and institutional visits with adequate notice.

On-site pharmacy. Routine blood work and non-routine test samples – For 18 years +.

Chronically homeless Men and women 21+ years