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Toronto Shelter and Support Services - Toronto Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC), Housing Assistance and Emergency Shelter Referral
Street outreach, housing assistance, referrals to shelter system and respite, and ID clinic for individuals who are homeless, living on the street or street involved
Housing Walk-in Services
- assistance in accessing permanent housing
- individual plan development and intense ongoing advocacy
- assists with obtaining social assistance
- accompaniment to appointments including social assistance, housing, health care, legal consultation
- landlords recruitment
- rent negotiations assistance
- arranges long term supports for tenants and landlords
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
Street Respite Services
- accessible through central intake 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398
- 24 hour drop-in with access to showers and snacks
- laundry facilities
- capacity 8
Walk-in Homeless Shelter Referral Service
- phone available to walk-in clients for self referral to shelter system
For assaulted women's shelter referral, contact Assaulted Women's Helpline 416-863-0511 (see separate entry)
Application
Open for walk-in service; for shelter referral call Central Intake Line 416-338-4766 or toll free 1-877-338-3398 (see separate listing); concerned citizens call 311 for non-emergency street outreach
For assaulted women's shelters intake call Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511, 1-866-863-0511 (see separate listing)
For assaulted women's shelters intake call Assaulted Women's Helpline, 416-863-0511, 1-866-863-0511 (see separate listing)
Eligibility
Individuals 16 years and older, who are homeless, living on the street or street involved
Languages
Other languages may be available
Physical Access
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Fees
None
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