Emergency response, advocacy and relocation for Toronto residents experiencing housing emergencies.
Quick facts
Service type: Housing & Homelessness
Eligibility: Individuals and families residing in Toronto and experiencing housing emergencies, such as fire, flood, sewage back up, developer relocation and illegal eviction
Delivery: Drop in, by phone, in-person appointment, in the community
Fee: Free
Partners: City of Toronto, Red Cross
Program description
WoodGreen provides support to individuals and families experiencing housing emergencies, such asfire, flood or sewage backup. Following the initial 72-hour period of assistance provided by the Red Cross, our housing workerscan assist with storage of belongings, housing searches, advocacy and applications for income support programs and food cards. We also advocate for clients facing illegal evictions and developer relocation, working in tandem with local legal clinics. Additional support includes the creation of tenant associations and delivery of Town Hall meetings.
Our team can accompany clients to unit viewings and landlord meetings and support with transportation. We also provide clients with follow-up and case management support to ensure stabilization, reduce isolation, increase community connectedness and promote landlord and tenant relationships. Housing workershave direct access to housing allowances on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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.
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
