Housing Help Centres
Non-status peoples are not eligible for social housing, unless they are able to prove they are waiting upon an immigration/refugee decision from the government.
Housing help centres can assist individuals who are seeking affordable accommodations in the private rental market. Services may include access to a housing registry, tenant rights’ information, housing search support, referrals and advocacy. Contact the agencies directly for more information.
Scarborough Housing Help Centre
Office phone 416-285-8070
Fax 416-285-5410
Email info@shhc.ca
Web site www.shhc.ca
Address 2500 Lawrence Ave E, Unit 205, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2R7
Location (Intersection) Scarborough Central (Kennedy Rd-Lawrence Ave E)
Hours Mon-Thu 8-5, Fri 8-2
Area served Scarborough
Languages of service English ; Farsi ; Spanish
How to apply Call for information or appointment
Fees None
Physical access Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description Housing registry * housing help drop-ins * home sharing registry * information and referral * advice on tenant rights and responsibilities, eviction prevention * Scarborough Rent Bank * promotes affordable housing options * landlord/tenant mediation and advocacy * workshops * access centre for Housing Connections -- see separate entry * trusteeship program * settlement services * addictions counselling * volunteer program
Also access centre for the Winter Warmth Fund, sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution and United Way of Greater Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their natural gas utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Housing Help Centre of York Region
Office phone: 416-410-6051
Email: info@housinghelpcentre.org
Website: www.housinghelpcentre.org
Address: 10265 Yonge St. Richmond Hill L4C 4Y7
Service description:
A free housing service
Direct link to the private housing market
Individual consultation and advocacy
Free government publications - Tenant Protection Act information
A one-stop housing registry
Free copies of local newspaper for up-to-date rental listings
Listings of public, non-profit and co-operative housing
Distribution of information on emergency shelters and assisted housing
WoodGreen Community Services Homelessness and Housing Help Services
Office phone 416-469-5211 ext 1175
Fax 416-469-0825
Web site www.woodgreen.org
Address 835 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H9
Location (Intersection) Toronto East (Pape Ave-Queen St E)
Hours Monday: Drop in 9-1 Thursday: Drop in 1-5
Tuesday and Wednesday: By Appointment only
Friday: closed
Area served Former City of Toronto northern limits-Lake Ontario; Victoria Park Ave-Sherbourne St
Languages of service English
Fees None
Physical access Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description One-on-one housing search support * private landlord registry * hostel bed registry * Rent Bank -- interest free loans for families in rental arrears * information and referral * ID replacement clinic Friday 2-4 * eviction prevention and landlord/tenant mediation * harm reduction housing support/education * emergency relocation for rooming house tenants * budget counselling * telephone and fax access * landlord information and education
Volunteer information and referral for community residents, located in upper lobby * drop in or phone * access centre for Housing Connections -- see separate entry
Also access centre for the Winter Warmth Fund, sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution and United Way of Greater Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their natural gas utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
Albion Neighbourhood Services Etobicoke Housing Help Centre
Office phone 416-741-1553
Fax 416-741-1547
Email ans@albionservices.ca
Web site www.albionservices.ca
Address Albion Centre, 1530 Albion Rd, Ste 205, Toronto, ON, M9V 1B4
Mail Address 2687 Kipling Ave, Unit 15, Toronto, ON, M9V 5G6
Location (Intersection) Etobicoke North (Kipling Ave-Albion Rd)
Hours Mon-Fri 9:30-5
Area served Steeles Ave W-Bloor St W; Humber River-Indian Line
Languages of service English, French ; Ga ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Twi ; Urdu
Fees: Minimal fees for affidavits, certification of documents, income tax (fees can be waived for people experiencing financial hardships with approval from manager) voice mail rental
Physical access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * designated parking
Service description Housing search, counselling, information and referral * matches tenants with landlords * eviction prevention * Rent Bank * landlord outreach and recruitment * housing vacancy listings * access centre for Housing Connections -- see separate entry
Our services (at the Albion location only) also include; information and referral, affidavits/certification of documents, Immigrant Settlement Services, Document Replacement Services, Assistance with Pensions, Ontario Works/ODSP, Income Tax Clinics, voice mail rental Free programs for children and youth are provided throughout Ward 1 (eg. homework help, sports and recreation, summer/march break camps, etc)
Also access centre for the Winter Warmth Fund, sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution and United Way of Greater Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their natural gas utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support |