Yonge Street Mission
Community Support and Family Services, General Services
- Description
- 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)
Food Bank
2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required (see separate listing)
Take-away meals
Also assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear (see separate listing)
Adult Services
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
Mental health
Telephone counselling by appointment, call 416-355-3568 or 416-929-9614 ext 3235
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, contact for information
- 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
- June 13, 2023
- Address
- 270 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON, M5A 2G4
Cross street: Parliament St and Gerrard St E
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon7:00 am to 6:00 pmTue7:00 am to 6:00 pmWed7:00 am to 6:00 pmThu7:00 am to 6:00 pmFri7:00 am to 6:00 pmSat12:00 pm to 6:00 pmSun2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Community supports Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat 12 noon-6 pm, Sun 2 pm-6 pm (varies by program)
Telephone counselling Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Thu 10 am- 7:30 pm
Employment services by appointment, contact for information
Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm - Service Area(s)
- Toronto Downtown
