NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
Covenant House Toronto
- Description
- COVID19 Emergency shelter intake closed to new clients until April 20, and Community Support Services drop-in closed until April 23, 2021
Before visiting, call first for details on intake, status of takeaway meals and drop-in (by appointment only), and available programs and supports, or visit website for updates
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Crisis intervention centre, residential, non-residential and community support services, including education, pastoral ministry, runaway prevention program, day program and community youth meal programs
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 wifi
- recreation
Primary medical care- diagnostic services and referrals
- health education
- assistance in obtaining medical coverage
- access to family practice doctor and psychiatrist
Online information, fact sheets and advice on youth issues and homelessness, and searchable resource directory of services
Life skills support for high-risk students attending alternative educational programs at Sheppard Centre Catholic School, in partnership with Toronto Catholic District School Board (see separate listing)
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN), and member of Daily Bread Food Bank - Comments
- COVID19 Emergency shelter intake closed to new clients until April 20, and Community Support Services drop-in closed until April 23, 2021
- Eligibility
- Homeless and runaway youth 16-24 years
- Application Process
- COVID 19 New clients should register at dailybread.link2feed.ca and bring Client ID Number received at end of online registration
Call or drop in to food bank: at initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested (call for details)
- Toll Free
- 1-800-435-7308
- Crisis
- 416-593-4849 - Emergency Intake
- Office
- 416-598-4898
- Fax
- 416-204-7030
- Website
- Visit Website
- general@covenanthouse.ca
- Mailing Address
- 20 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
Canada - Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Other languages may be available,
- Contact
- Carol Howes, Program Services Director
Email: howes@covenanthouse.ca - Accessibility
- Designated parking at entrance - unloading only ; Easy access to elevator - side entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - main program area ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - 3rd floor ; Wheelchair accessible shower and bathroom stalls - girls residential floor
- Topic(s)
- Food - Food banks and referrals
- Homelessness - Homeless/at-risk youth
- Homelessness - ID clinics
- Mental Health / Addictions - Distress lines / Warmlines
- Mental Health / Addictions - Youth mental health
- Emergency / Crisis Services - Distress lines / Warmlines
- Youth - Youth health services
- Youth - Youth mental health
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Updated On
- February 26, 2021
- Address
- 20 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
Covenant House Toronto Site Location: Covenant House Toronto;
Cross street: Yonge St and Gerrard St E;
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Open 24/7
COVID19 Shelter intake and drop-in temporarily closed, call for details --- Shelter open Mon-Sun 24 hours; takeaway meals available Mon-Sun 11:30 am-7 pm; drop-in available by appointment Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon-5 pm; call for details - Service Area(s)
- Toronto
