Rent-Geared-to-Income and independent living units for seniors.
Quick facts
Service type: Housing & Homelessness, Seniors
Eligibility: Seniors 59+
Delivery: In person
Program description
1070 Queen St. E., also known as Jack Layton Seniors Housing, offers independent living units for seniors 59+. This site is 100 per cent Rent-Geared-to-Income and has175 units with bachelor, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Residents have access to full-time housing workers for tenancy supports and communityprograms.
Assisted Living supports are available through the Assisted Living Program. Clients can be referred through the Home and Community Care Program, local hospitals or by informally by staff. Eligibility is determined through an assessment by the supervisor of the program will determine eligibility.
This site also includes three separate Cluster Housing areas for frail seniors, with shared living spaces and full-time assisted living services. Tenants in Cluster Housing and Assisted Living units receive support from WoodGreen’s Community Care Unit.
Please fill out the WoodGreen Housing Application form here. Applications must be accompanied by proof of status in Canada (i.e., birth certificate, Canadian passport, Permanent Resident card, Refugee Claimant form). Applications can be submitted to the Housing Help office by fax (416) 645-6484 or mailed to:
WoodGreen Housing Help
650 Queen St. E.
Toronto, ON M4M 1G5
For more information or support in filling out the application, please contact us.
Contact information
Housing & Homelessness Services
(416) 645-6000 ext. 2500
Hours
Full-time housing workers, ALS supervisors, and PSW staff on-site
Related programs
In person
570 Coxwell Avenue
This location has 11 bachelor units for single occupants.
This site offers seven bachelor and 11 one-bedroom units for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges.
In person
Individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges
This site offers 2 two-bedroom units and 11 one-bedroom units for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges.
In person
Individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges
This site offers seven bachelor and 13 one-bedroom units for individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges.
In person
Individuals who have experienced homelessness and are recovering from mental health challenges
Operated in partnership with Fife House, this site has 112 mixed units and offers supportive housing for Fife House clients living with HIV/AIDS and frail seniors receiving WoodGreen assisted living services. It also hosts an 11-unit transitional housing program for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and working toward permanent housing.
Our team delivers hot and frozen meals to seniors and adults living with disabilities. We also provide at-home security and wellness checks and help with accessing local services.
In person
Seniors 55+ and adults living with disabilities who are unable to prepare nutritious meals (as per Canada’s Food Guide)
On-call crisis intervention and outreach for older adults (65+) with dementia, addictions or mental illness. Our response team is available daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In person, on the phone
Adults 65+ or age 55 – 64 with geriatric presentation
We offer supervised group activities for dependent adults living with Alzheimer’s, disabilities or frailty. On-site support services include leisure activities, meals and personal care.
We provide services and long-term supports to address the physical and mental health needs of homeless and under-housed people with serious mental illness.
In person. This program is currently suspended due to COVID-19.
Offered in partnership with Neighbourhood Link, this program helps people obtain basic identification to access health care, sources of income such as pensions, and other services.
Emergency response, advocacy and housing relocation for individuals and families who have experienced housing emergencies, including fire, flood, sewage back-up, developer relocation and illegal eviction.
Drop in, by phone, in-person appointment, in the community
Individuals and families residing in Toronto and experiencing housing emergencies
We assist individuals and families to locate and secure safe and affordable housing. We also provide eviction prevention services and shelter referrals.
A transitional housing program for men 55+ with a history of homelessness and mental health or addictions issues. We provide safe housing and wrap-around supports to help clients build new skills and recreate a sense of community.
In person, virtual, on the phone
Men 55+ who have experienced mental health or substance use issues, street involvement, homelessness and unstable housing
