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Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre

Bloor Street Drop-in


Description
Drop-in centre, including essential supports, case management, wraparound supports, workshops, and social and recreational activities; lunch Mon-Sat 12 noon-1 pm (see separate listing)

Essential support
  • meals and snacks
  • showers and laundry facilities
  • access to phone, fax and internet

Access to workshops
  • literacy, financial literacy, health coping strategies
  • resume writing
  • help with filling out social assistance applications
  • personal support for community members
  • recreation and social activities
  • community gatherings, field trips, arts and crafts
  • volunteer opportunities

Breaking Barriers Program
Case management, including wraparound support, and referrals for life management, health and wellness, income security, employment and housing
  • individualized service plan
  • housing starter kit
  • gardening

LOFT Kitchen
Social enterprise café and catering business trains youth in food and hospitality industry​, located at George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre, 50 Sousa Mendes St

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Eligibility
Open to all, with focus on people 16 years and older, who are unhoused, or at risk of homelessness

Residency Requirements: West Toronto, primarily Davenport Rd (north) to College St (south), Lansdowne Ave (west) to Spadina Ave (east)
Application Process
Memberships available
Office
416-792-8941
Website
Visit Website
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
850 and 854 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M6G 1M2
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Deborah Jules, Drop-in Manager
Director of Shelters and Housing Operations
Samantha Vite
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Documents Required
Proof of vaccination; Varies, contact for information
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - main floor
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Last Updated On
October 17, 2024
Address
850 and 854 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON, M6G 1M2
Cross street: Ossington Ave and Bloor St W
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm; lunch Mon-Sat 12 noon-1 pm; closed Sunday and statutory holidays
Service Area(s)
Toronto Downtown