The aim of this list is to provide housing workers with a variety of alternative, non-profit and for profit housing providers for clients with unique requirements.
To use this page, simply select a specific housing type or client base from one of the lists below.
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Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing programs provide some combination of housing and services in support of clients with unique needs. There are a wide variety of support programs in the city, often providing services during typical business hours, or on a weekly, bi-weekly or "on-call" emergency basis. There are also some organizations that provide full-time live-in staff support.
Below you will find a collection of supportive housing programs and facilities categorized by the type of support they provide/need they serve. Click on each menu heading to reveal each list; click the heading again to collapse the list.
Mental Health
Bayview Community Services (Case Management Services) |
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Supportive housing with self-contained units |
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| Please Note: | Bayview Co-op and Bayview House also offer supported rooms in a shared house (although they are not dedicated solely to people with mental health issues). |
| Contact: | Call the Intake Coordinator at 416-495-7778 ext 22 |
Eden Community House of Toronto: Hillholm |
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« Supportive housing with single rooms in a shared house |
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| Contact: | Call the Intake Coordinator at 416-481-5652 |
Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes: Brother Joseph Dooley Apartments |
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Supportive housing with self-contained units |
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| Please Note: | The entire building is dedicated to housing people with mental health concerns |
| Contact: | Call the Office Manager at 416-869-3974 |
Habitat Services |
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« Boarding homes and rooming houses are privately owned and offered to individuals with serious mental health issues through a contract with Habitat Services |
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| Contact: | Email Chris Persaud or call 416-537-2721 ext. 232. |
Hong Fook Mental Health Association |
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Supportive housing with self-contained units |
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| Please Note: | The building is NOT solely dedicated to people with mental health concerns |
| Contact: | Call the Intake Worker at 416-493-4242 |
House of Compassion |
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Supportive housing with single rooms in a shared house |
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| Please Note: | Residents must have a support worker |
| Contact: | Call the Administrative office at 416-921-4763 |
Houselink Community Homes |
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Supportive housing with self-contained units
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| Please Note: | The entire building is dedicated to housing people with mental health concerns |
| Contact: | Call the Intake Worker at 416-539-0690 |
LOFT Community Services (various locations) |
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Supportive housing in single rooms (shared house) and self-contained units (apartment building) |
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| Contact: | Call the Intake Worker at 416-461-5629 ext 24 |
Madison Avenue Housing and Support Services (various locations) |
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Supportive housing with single rooms in a shared house |
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| Please Note: | The entire house is dedicated to housing people with mental health concerns |
| Contact: | Email info@mahass.on.ca or call 416-977-1333 |
Mainstay Housing |
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Geared-to-income rent subsidized by the government « 828 units in a variety of housing options with some degree of support « largest non-profit provider of supportive housing in Ontario « For mental health consumer-survivors |
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| More information: | 416-703-9266 |
| To apply: | Potential clients must apply through a referring agency |
Regeneration House |
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Provides supportive counseling and assistance to adults living with serious mental illness |
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| Contact: | 416-703-9645 |
| To apply: | Download the application form |
St. Francis Residence: Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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Permanent supportive housing in a community-based setting
« St. Francis can accommodate 24 men and women |
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| Contact: | Call Larry Carriere at 416-603-4340 |
Woodgreen Community Centre of Toronto |
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« Communal living arrangement: - 9 individual self-contained bachelor apartments« Staff provides support for daily living activities (i.e. assistance with medication, laundry, cleaning, etc) « Tenants assist with home maintenance, attend monthly tenant meetings and structured social events « For adults aged 55+ with mental health issues and a history of homelessness/housing instability |
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| Contact: | Contact housing@woodgreen.org or call 416-469-5211 |
HIV/AIDS
Barrett House |
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« Accommodation for those who are homeless and unsupported, living with HIV/AIDS |
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| Contact: | Call 416-864-1627 |
Casey House |
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« Hospice and independent living environments |
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| Contact: | Contact the Assessment Nurse at 416-962-7600 |
Fife House |
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Fife House's mission is to provide secure and affordable supportive housing and support services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. They believe that access to secure and affordable housing is a key determinant for the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS. |
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| Contact: | Contact Ingrid Kuran or call 416-205-9888 |
McEwan Housing and Support Services |
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« For homeless individuals coping with HIV, issues of mental health, and/or substance abuse |
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| Contact: | Call 416-929-6228 |
Developmentally and Physically Challenged
Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf |
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« The Progressive Independent Living Program assists residents with development of communication, daily living, community awareness and behaviour management skills |
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| Contact: | Call the Program Manager at 416-449-9651 ext 142 |
Frank Drea House (Operation Springboard) |
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« Shared group home |
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| To apply: | Call 416-465-9477, Professional and self-referrals accepted |
New Visions Toronto |
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« Supportive group housing (from 2 bdrm condos - 6 bdrm homes) in 13 locations |
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| Contact: | 416-868-1493 |
| To apply: | All referrals for the Adult Developmental System must go through Developmental Services Toronto. Children are referred through Delisle Youth Services |
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy |
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« Website features housing search option for people living with Cerebral Palsy in Ontario |
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| More info: | http://www.ofcp.ca |
Rotary Cheshire Homes |
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« Supportive housing building with 16 one-bedroom apartments |
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| Contact: | Send an inquiry email or call 416-730-9501 |
| To apply: | Download the RCH application form |
Vincent and DePaul Homes (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) |
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« Supports the resident's spiritual, physical and emotional needs |
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| Contact: | Call Martha Ernst at 416-265-2605 |
General Housing
CRC Self-Help Inc. |
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« Shared supportive housing, each home with its own tenant-made rules |
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| Contact: | Call the 416-363-4234 |
| To apply: | Application and interview are required. Successful candidates are added to a waiting list, then interviewed by residents when a vacancy is available |
Deep Quong Non-Profit Homes |
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« Supportive and multicultural housing environment |
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| Contact: | Call 416-416-340-7918 |
Ecuhome Corporation |
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« Provides permanent shared housing for single adults and families on low/fixed income |
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| Contact: | 416-593-9313 |
Homes First Society (Shuter) |
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« Generic housing with single rooms in a shared apartment |
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| Contact: | Call 416-395-0957. Referrals from housing workers accepted |
Vincent and DePaul Homes (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) |
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« Supports the resident's spiritual, physical and emotional needs |
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| Contact: | Call Martha Ernst at 416-265-2605 |
Boarding Homes
Amsterdam House |
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« Shared housing (each unit is shared with 1 roommate) |
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| Contact: | Email Phillip or contact the office at 416-921-9797. |
Habitat Services |
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« Boarding homes and rooming houses are privately owned and offered to individuals with serious mental health issues through a contract with Habitat Services |
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| Contact: | Email Chris Persaud or call 416-537-2721 ext. 232. |
Homes for Special Care |
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Residential homes licensed under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
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| Please Note: | Tenants must be referred to the program |
| Contact: | Homes for Special Care (HSC) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1001 Queen St. W 416-583-4315 |
Poverello Charities Ontario |
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Private room and board for long-term clients of mental health services |
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| Please Note: | Tenants must be professionally referred |
| Contact: | Fr. Joseph Macdonald, Executive Director 203 Berkeley St. Toronto, ON M5A 2X3 416-366-8621 |
Co-op Housing
Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto |
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« List of co-ops in Toronto, organized alphabetically by name and region of the city |
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| Please note: | - Applications must be made directly to the individual co-op |
Ontario Regional Office of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada |
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« For general information about co-ops in Canada |
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| Contact: | Mail: 2 Berkeley St., Suite 207 Phone: 416-366-1711 |
Long-Term Care Facilities
Community Access Care Centres |
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Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are independent, non-profit agencies accountable to the Ministry of Health. CCACs provide one-stop access for people who need in-home health services and support or accommodation in long-term care centres. CCACs assess your needs or those of your loved ones and determine eligibility for a long-term care facility or funded in-home health care. They also manage or arrange for the following: the transition from hospital care to in-home health care, admissions to long-term care centres, the provision of visiting health and personal support services in people’s homes. |
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Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services |
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Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services offers supportive housing in various locations across Toronto. They provide supportive services, such as meal preparation, homemaking, laundry services, personal support, reminders regarding medications, etc., to eligible clients who are tenants in designated buildings contracted under our supportive housing program. Under the program, individuals pay rental charges directly to the landlord. There is no direct cost to the client for the supportive services. Instead, the personal support and homemaking costs for eligible clients are paid by Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services, through funding provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. |
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| More Info: | Visit http://www.toronto.ca/ltc/ for a listing of supportive homes, and instructions on how to apply. |
Non-Profit Homes
Private Market Boarding Homes
Youth Housing
Arrabon House |
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« Long-term group home residency/transitional apartments for young women who are experiencing family conflicts and/or are survivors of sexual or physical abuse
« Details of Lanthier Place:
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| To apply: | Self and professional referrals are accepted |
| Contact: | Call for details at 416-536-7037 |
Amelie House |
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« Shared housing (each unit is shared with 1 roommate) |
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| Contact: | Email Phillip or contact the office at 416-921-9797. |
Arrabon House |
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« Boarding homes and rooming houses are privately owned and offered to individuals with serious mental health issues through a contract with Habitat Services |
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| Contact: | Email Chris Persaud or call 416-537-2721 ext. 232. |
Cornerstone Women's Residence |
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Residential homes licensed under the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care |
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| Please Note: | Tenants must be referred to the program |
| Contact: | Homes for Special Care (HSC) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1001 Queen St. W 416-583-4315 |
Eden Community House of Toronto: Beverley House |
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Private room and board for long-term clients of mental health services |
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| Please Note: | Tenants must be professionally referred |
| Contact: | Fr. Joseph Macdonald, Executive Director 203 Berkeley St. Toronto, ON M5A 2X3 416-366-8621 |
Massey Centre |
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Private room and board for long-term clients of mental health services |
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| Please Note: | Tenants must be professionally referred |
| Contact: | Fr. Joseph Macdonald, Executive Director 203 Berkeley St. Toronto, ON M5A 2X3 416-366-8621 |
Seniors Housing
General Information
Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services |
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« Membership-based organization that represents non-profit providers of services, care and housing for seniors « They can provide info on non-profit long-term care facilities, housing and community services for seniors |
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| Contact: | 7050 Weston Road, Suite 700 Woodbridge, ON 905-851-8821 |
Supportive Housing
Albion Lodge |
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« One bedroom apartments, fully equipped |
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| Location: | 111 Kendleton Drive |
| Contact: | Call Elaine Russell at 416-392-3996 |
Brimley Acres |
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« For medically stable seniors living independently |
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| Please note: | Applicants must be a tenant of Brimley Acres and need assistance with personal support and homemaking services, or need 24-hour on-site assistance in order to receive Supportive Housing services. |
| To apply: | Contact the Intake Caseworker at 416-392-8545 |
Cedarbrook Lodge |
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« Private room with shared washroom and kitchenette or private one bedroom suite |
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| Location: | 520 Markham Road |
| To apply: | Visit your local community care access centre for application assistance. |
Good Shepherd Ministries: St. Joseph's Residence |
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« Single rooms in a shared house |
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| Contact: | Contact 416-869-3619 ext 260 or info@goodshepherd.ca |
Willowdale Manor |
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« For medically stable seniors living independently |
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| Please note: | Applicants must need assistance with personal support and homemaking services, or need 24-hour on-site assistance |
| Contact: | Contact the Intake Caseworker at 416-392-8545 |
Subsidized Housing
Beech Hall Co-operative |
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« Co-op housing for people aged 55+ |
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| Contact: | Contact 416-769-4119 |
Bill McMurray Residence |
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« Independent living for seniors aged 55+ |
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| To apply: | Contact Judy Morecroft at 416-533-1155 or admin@billmcmurray.ca |
New Horizons Towers |
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« Seniors home offering retirement apartments, assisted living and special/respite care |
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| Contact: | Contact 416-536-6111 or email welcome@newhorizonstower.com |
Ray McCleary Towers |
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« Supportive housing for seniors aged 59+ |
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| More info: | Contact the office at 461-465-5494 or email housing@woodgreen.org |
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