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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET0320 | Last Full Update: 27 Apr 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-598-4898 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-435-7308 |
| Crisis Phone | Emergency Intake 416-593-4849 |
| Fax | 416-204-7030 |
| general@covenanthouse.ca | |
| Website | www.covenanthousetoronto.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/covenanthousetoronto?ref=ts&fref=ts Instagram: instagram.com/covenanthousetoronto LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/covenant-house-toronto?trk=NUS_CMPY_TWIT Twitter: twitter.com/covenanthouseto YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/covenanthousetoronto?feature=results_main |
| Primary Contact | Carol Howes, Program Services Director; Email: howes@covenanthouse.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Crisis, residential and community services Registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Bruce Rivers, Executive Director |
| Alternate Executive | Cindy Metzler, Associate Executive Director |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - all programs but shelter temporarily closed * takeaway meals available during former drop in hours * new screening/hygiene procedures at shelter Crisis intervention centre * residential, non-residential and community support services * education * pastoral ministry * runaway prevention program * day program * community youth meal programs Community Support Services, 416-204-7037 -- drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents * hot meal or food package (member of Daily Bread Food Bank) * clothing * hygiene necessities * showers * laundry * assessment and referrals * counselling * health care * housing help * literacy * life skills * assistance in finding and keeping a job * legal resources * recreation * computers and free wifi * ID clinic Health Care Services -- primary medical care * diagnostic services * health education * assistance in obtaining medical coverage * referrals * access to family practice doctor and psychiatrist Cov4Youth.ca, help@covenanthouse.ca -- online information, fact sheets and advice on youth issues and homelessness * 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) |
| Hours | COVID19 -- all programs but shelter temporarily suspended * takeaway meals available Mon-Sun 11:30am-7pm but regular drop in closed |
| Areas Served | Toronto |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Homeless and runaway youth 16-24 years |
| Application | Call or drop in * food bank -- at initial intake assessment discussion, income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details |
| Languages | English ; French ; Spanish ; Other languages may be available |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Gerrard St E |
| Physical Access | 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 |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Emergency / Crisis ; Food ; Government / Legal ; Housing / Shelter ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Sports ; Community Legal Services ; Distress Lines ; Distress Phone Lines ; Drop-In Centres ; Food Banks ; Free / Low-Cost Meals ; Help to Find Housing ; In-Person Crisis Resources ; In-Person Specialized Crisis Services ; Legal Education / Information ; Other Sports ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Community Meals ~ Youth ; Faith Based Counselling ~ Homeless Youth ; Food Banks ; General Clothing Provision ~ Homeless Youth ; General Health Education Programs ~ Homeless Youth ; General Medical Care ~ Homeless Youth ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Homeless Youth ; Homeless Drop In Centres ~ Youth ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Youth ; Identification Clinics ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ Homeless Youth ; Internet Information Resources ~ Homelessness Issues ~ Youth Issues ; Legal Information Services ~ Homeless Youth ; Life Skills Education ~ Homeless Youth ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Public Showers/Baths ; Runaway/Homeless Youth Counselling ; Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Homeless Youth ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Youth ; Youth Literacy Programs ~ Homeless Youth |
