CIBC RIGHTS

HOUSING SUPPORT OF PASSAGE

Housing Workers find housing for young people,
ages 16 – 25, who are ready to live independently.
This support includes an assessment of their housing
readiness, needs and budget, negotiating leases, and
meeting with landlords.
We also offer community apartments across the city.
ROP gives young people the opportunity to
learn and practice life skills before they
transition out on their own.
Young people (ages 16 – 24) get a room of
their own for up to two years and a youth

Each young person pays a reduced rent on a one-year worker to help them develop a customized
lease, which allows them to practice living independently action plan.
with ongoing staff support.

CRISIS SHELTER BED

Reception staff and youth workers are available to welcome
young people, ages 16 - 24, day and night.
Residents have access to showers, nourishing meals,
programming, and supportive worker.
How to access: Come to the Main Reception at 20
Gerrard Street East and ask if there are any beds
available.
Phone number: 416.593.4849
ANTI-HUMAN
SUPPORTIVE LODGING TRAFFICKING
We provide young women (ages of 16 - 24)
We have two specialized houses:
with the supportive services needed to recover,
One to housing BIPOC young people.
heal from intensive trauma and move forward
One to housing 2SLGBTQAIP+ young people.
with their lives.
Residents have their own bedrooms but share
common living spaces. We also provide referrals to other community-
related services.
Under the guidance of a house mentor who
provides constant care through action plans. endht@covenanthouse.ca

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 WELLNESS
SUPPORT
We deliver services that are responsive to each young
person's (16 to 24) mental health and substance use
needs.
Personalized support is provided through access to:
Jordan, our occupational therapist
Maria, our mental health & substance use counsellor How to access: Come to the Main Reception at
Precious, our solutions-focused brief therapist
Rei, our harm reduction specialist
wellnessteam@covenanthouse.ca
BENSKIDS
HEALTH CLINIC
Our on-site health clinic support young people (ages
16 to 25) regardless of whether they have ID or health
coverage.
We have nurses, family doctors, and psychiatrist
that tailors care to individual needs.
20 Gerrard Street East and ask for the health
clinic.
Phone number: 416.204.7995

COMMUNITY
SUPPORT SERVICES
CSS operates as a drop-in centre for those between
the ages of 16 - 26. It is open 7 days a week from
12 PM to 7 PM - including holidays!

How to access: Go to 20 Gerrard Street East and

use the CSS buzzer for entry.
Phone Number: 416.204.7037

YOUTH IN TRANSITION OUR DROP-IN CENTRE SERVICES

To provide youth, aged 16-25, who are ready to
A safe space to come for a meal,
be housed and/or receive aftercare with life skills
mentoring (health & emotional well-being, a shower and to do your laundry
employment, education) as well as guidance in A weekly food and clothing bank
navigating community-based supports. Free counselling

Service is provided on a short or long term basis to Support with housing, school and
build the necessary capability to develop and job searching
execute smart goals and navigate the adult service Access to computers and Wi-Fi
system independently.

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 EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Cooking For Life CFL offers:
Duration: 16-weeks Access to an interview clothing room.
Focus: Culinary Arts & Hospitality Gain a strong confidence boost and
build the necessary skills to find
Employment Centre stable, meaningful work.
Receive: 1-on-1 support with an Employment Paid in-class educational workshops,
Counsellor and/or Job Developer certification and on-the-job training in
Learn: practical employment skills
the community.

SPIRITUAL CARE
Our sanctuary provides a space for young people
(16 to 25), of all religious or agnostic and cultural
backgrounds, for meaningful group discussions,
quiet reflection and prayer.

For access to spiritual care services, please

connect with:
Ram, Pastoral & Spiritual Care Advisor

EDUCATIONAL MENTORSHIP
SUPPORT PROGRAM
Our on-site high school gives young people (ages
Our program manages and matches young
16 to 21) the knowledge and encouragement to people (ages 16 to 24) to adult mentors who
succeed. provide life guidance and support.

The school is run in partnership with the Toronto We carefully screen every mentor and ask them
Catholic District School Board. to commit one year (twice a month) to ensure
consistency and stability.

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 YOUTH RECONNECT
Is an early intervention program that is designed
to help young people (ages 14 – 18) who are at
risk of or in the early stages of homelessness.
The goal is to help young people stay connected
to their family, community and school, and to
strengthen connections to natural supports.
youthreconnect@covenanthouse.ca
FAMILY &
NATURAL SUPPORTS
Working with family and other important adults
in young person's life to strengthen relationships,
reconnect, or form new support systems.
We provide a range of supports to young
people (ages 16 - 29) who are experiencing or
are at risk of homelessness.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Our in-house sports and fitness activities
provide a means to gain strength and boost
confidence.

From basketball to yoga, young people

(ages 16 - 24) can access a wide range of
activities.

SOCIAL MEDIA VS PROGRAMMING

Facebook Fitness Wednesdays
@covenanthousetoronto Starting: January 11th, 2023
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Instagram
@covenanthousetoronto Basketball Sundays
Starting: January 8th, 2023
Twitter 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
@covenanthouseto
Soccer Tuesdays
YouTube Starting: January 10th, 2023
@covenanthousetoronto 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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