NOTE: Services will likely be impacted in response to COVID-19. Please contact any service prior to visiting in person.
- Description
- COVID19 Modified services via phone, email, video calling, or screened on-site services by appointment with enhanced safety protocols
Food Bank
By appointment, Tue-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm (see separate listing)
Take-away meals
Tuesday, Thursday 4 pm-5 pm, also assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear (see separate listing)
Mental health
Telephone counselling, by appointment- call 416-355-3568 or 416-929-9614 ext 3235
- Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Thu 10 am- 7:30 pm
Family support services including advocacy, care management, Christmas assistance; lunch program, in partnership with Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services- supper program
- computer classes
- children and youth programs including after school programs, homework help and tutoring, sports, summer camps, March break day camps
- fathers group
- child care (see separate listing)
Includes meal, life skills classes, Bible studies
Bridges Adult Program
Chronic poverty initiative includes courses, workshops, mentoring, tutoring, case management and social events- health promotion
- volunteer and employment programs
- summer social program
Professional therapy for youth, adults, couples and families unable to afford counselling, by appointment- psycho-educational groups on topics such as anger management, anxiety, depression, emotional wellness
- Christian orientation provided as requested
Includes employment services and housing assistance
Employment services
Individual employment and job readiness support for adults and youth, call 416-929-9614 ext 4275 or email ees@ysm.ca for information
Food bank
2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required (see separate listing)
Women's community development
Programs include workshops, skills development, computer classes
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) - Eligibility
- Focus on individuals and families with low income
- Bridges Adult Program: individuals 18-60 years, living with generational poverty
- Seniors program: 60 years and older
Residency Requirements: Downtown Toronto - Application Process
- Call or email for appointment, or visit website for information; income assessment required for some services
- Toll Free
- 1-800-416-5111
- Office
- 416-929-9614 ext 3200 - Support Services Intake
- Office
- 416-929-9614 ext 4275 - Employment Services Information
- Fax
- 416-929-1598
- Website
- Visit Website
- info@ysm.ca
- Mailing Address
- 306 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G7
Canada - Languages
- English, Other languages may be available, call for details
- Fees
- Most services free; fees for some services, based on income
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator, lowered buttons ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Street parking
- Topic(s)
- COVID-19 Priority Topics - Housing Support
- Food - Cooking classes and facilities
- Housing - Help to find housing
- Mental Health / Addictions - Community mental health services
- Child / Family Services - Recreation for children/families
- Employment / Training - Career counselling
- Employment / Training - Job search support/training
- Youth - Recreation for youth
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- Last Updated On
- December 28, 2022
- Address
- 270 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G4
Cross street: Parliament St and Gerrard St E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 7:30 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
COVID19 Varies by program; Walk in telephone counselling Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Thu 10 am- 7:30 pm; office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; employment services by appointment, contact for information - Service Area(s)
- Toronto Downtown
