Sistering - Community services

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962 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
M6H 1L6
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416-926-9762
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Fax: 416-926-1932
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Application

Call or visit website for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women and trans who are homeless or precariously house, socially isolated, or who have low incomes, at risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Sandy Williams - Program Supervisor Drop In
swilliams@sistering.org
Volletta Peters - Executive Director
vpeters@sistering.org

Languages

English ; Arabic ; Cantonese ; Spanish

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator access with staff member

Description of Services:


Support services
  • individual counselling
  • support groups
  • information and referral
  • advocacy, referrals and accompaniment to legal, housing, employment, education, emergency and social services
  • income and education support
  • support groups including for older Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish-speaking women
  • access to a case support worker

Housing support
  • assistance applying for subsidized or market-rent housing
  • Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner

Health and wellness programs
  • trauma informed counselling
  • counselor on site from Jean Tweed Centre
  • Inner City Health Associates (ICHA) medical clinic on site (Mon - Thurs varying hours)
  • dental referral in partnership with Queen West Community Health Centre at the University of Toronto Dental Clinic
  • accompaniment to medical appointment

Social and recreation activities, volunteer opportunities, speakers

Services and Programs:

Last updated: Jul 26, 2024: Suggest an edit