Fife House

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490 Sherbourne St, 2nd Fl
Toronto, ON
M4X 1K9
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416-205-9888
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Fax: 416-205-9919
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info@fifehouse.org
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www.fifehouse.org
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Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * women and men 16 years and older living with HIV infection or AIDS, who require support and are willing to live in a cooperative environment * must be eligible for rent geared to income housing and able to manage personal finances and medication * trans-positive services

Fees

Varies per program

Executives

Nadine Sookermany - Executive Director
nsookermany@fifehouse.org
Kevin Leal - Director, Programs and Operations
kleal@fifehouse.org

Contacts

Kevin Leal - Director, Programs and Operations
kleal@fifehouse.org

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provider of supportive affordable housing and services to people living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Toronto Area

Addictions Supportive Housing Program - a partnership between Fife House and LOFT McEwan Housing and Support Services
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  • AIDS Bereavement and Resiliency Project of Ontario Training and consultation to acquired immune deficiency syndrome service organizations
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  • Community Programs Programs created to address isolation and marginalization of men, women and families living with HIV/AIDS * programs include therapies, wellness programs and various food programs
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  • Homeless Outreach Program Services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS across the City of Toronto * peer-led bi-weekly drop-in for one-on-one housing help
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  • Huntley Transitional Housing Program 20-bed transitional housing program designated for people with HIV/AIDS who are chronically homeless and who are accessing the emergency shelter system
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  • Ontario Harm Reduction Network (OHRN) Training and consultation to substance use/addiction service agencies in Ontario * research
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  • Sherbourne Residence Bachelor, one and two bedroom apartments * 45 units * personal support, homemaking, coordination services
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  • Sherbourne Transitional Housing Program Temporary, supportive housing for 9 (nine) months, in a shared communal living environment to 11 people living with HIV/AIDS.
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  • Supportive Housing Program Operate Supportive Housing Programs that offer support services:
    • Sherbourne Program - Integrated apartment building with 45 units designated for people living with HIV/AIDS
    • Sherbourne Transitional Housing Program - 11 units of transitional housing with private quarters and communal living spaces and 24/7 support services available
    • Denison Program and Scattered Sites - Residential program for 5 individuals * staff also provide support services to 14 persons at two non-profit housing programs
    • Jarvis Program - 82 unit apartment building
    • Huntley Transitional Housing Program - 20 units of transitional housing for individuals exiting or being diverted from the shelter system. 

About Us

Fife House is recognized as a North American leader in its delivery of services, which are focused on enhancing quality of life, building on individual strengths and promoting independence – recognizing that access to secure and affordable housing is a key determinant for the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Last updated: Apr 16, 2024: Suggest an edit
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