2012 Guide to Services for People who are Homeless
Special Needs
These agencies provide supports to people with physical and other disabilities. A more comprehensive listing of services can be found at www.211toronto.ca.
Anne Johnston Health Station
416-486-8666
TTY 416-486-6759
2398 Yonge Street
www.ajhs.ca
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed
8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Programs and services for seniors, youth, and adults with physical disabilities.
Canadian Hearing Society
416-928-2504
TTY Toll Free 1-877-215-9530
271 Spadina Road
www.chs.ca
Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
General support services including help filling out forms.
Counselling.
Literacy and basic skills.
Community Care Access Centres
416-310-2222
TTY 416-506-1512
Toll Free 1-866-243-0061
www.ccac-ont.ca
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sun 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m.
Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are local organizations that can help access government-funded home care services and long-term care homes. They also help people to navigate community support and health agencies. Anyone can make a referral to a CCAC - you, family members, caregiver, service provider, physician or other health care professional
CNIB – Toronto Region
416-486-2500
Toll Free 1-800-563-2642
1929 Bayview Avenue
www.cnib.ca
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Provides a range of specialized services for people with vision loss.
Centre for Independent Living in Toronto
416-599-2458
TTY 416-599-5077
365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902
www.cilt.ca
Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information and referral on issues pertaining to disabilities including housing information, attendant services options, transportation and employment.
Developmental Services Ontario
1-855-372-3858
TTY 416-925-0295
www.dsotoronto.ca
Mon, Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tues-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Single access point to developmental services such as residential supports, professional and specialized services, community participation supports.
Must meet eligibility requirements including a psychological assessment.
Mid-Toronto Community Services
416-962-9449 Intake
192 Carlton Street, 2nd Floor
www.midtoronto.com
Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fri 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Seniors and adults living with disability or illness.
Community based programs and adult day centre.
Housing Connections Community Partner - assistance with housing search and application process