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Toronto. Shelter, Support and Housing Administration. Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services
Birkdale Residence
- Description
- Short term emergency shelter, capacity 200
- crisis intervention and counselling
- case management
- child advocacy
- child care and children's program
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process
- Comments
- For homeless women with children only
- Eligibility
- Homeless women 16 years and older with children, pregnant single women in last trimester, or women with children in the care of the children's aid society * refugee claimant families
Age Requirements: Ages: 16 year(s) and up;
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area - Application Process
- Call Central Family Intake 416-338-4766
- Phone
- 416-392-5650 ; Central Intake Line 416-338-4766
- Fax
- 416-392-5855
- Website
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- Metro Hall; 55 John St
6th Fl
Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Canada - Languages
- English; Other - Interpreters may be arranged for other languages
- Contact
- Maria Ignacio , Acting Program Supervisor
- Fees
- None
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Findhelp Information Services
- Last Updated On
- March 10, 2021
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
- Halton Region
- Peel Region
- Toronto
- York Region
