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Here are some of the supports you can access at Covenant House.
Crisis shelter
The shelter, located at 20 Gerrard St. East in downtown Toronto, is open 24-7 for youth aged 16 to 24. Whether you just need a bed for the night or ongoing services, we're here to support you along the way.
At the shelter, you'll access:
- Your own bed
- Meals, clothing and showers
- A locker for your possessions
- Support from youth workers and counsellors
To find out if a bed is available, please contact (416) 593-4849 or 1-800-435-7308.
Support for survivors
We have tailored supports for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.
If you are in crisis, please call:
- 911
- The Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (toll-free): 1-833-900-1010
- Our anti-human trafficking team at (416) 593-4849 or toll-free at 1-800-435-7308 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) for inquiries related to shelter and support services
Covenant House services include:
- Two designated crisis beds for survivors in our shelter
- Specialized housing services, with the Avdell Home or The Rogers Home
- Advocates to support with court and legal systems
- Contact endht@covenanthousetoronto.ca for more information
Health Centre
We offer health care that is strengths-based and trauma-informed. We listen to your health and wellness needs and make a plan together. Access a wide range of services with or without a health card or insurance, including:
- Drop-in services as well as appointment-based services
- A friendly, non-judgmental team of nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, psychiatrists and counsellors
- Education on COVID-19 transmission prevention
- An on-site lab with STI testing
- Free medication and first aid supplies
- Referrals to community medical services, including free dental and vision care
- Mental health and substance use support
Hours:
Our team of nurses are available on a drop-in basis on Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Appointments with our team of nurses are available on a drop-in basis on Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Appointments with our nurse practitioner are available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 7 p.m.
Appointments with our doctors are available by appointment on Mondays from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Appointments with our psychiatrists are available on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and on Thursdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Appointments with our adolescent medicine specialist are available on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
How to access: Come to the main reception at 20 Gerrard Street East and ask for the clinic.
Phone number: (416) 204-7995
Community Support Services (CSS)
CSS is a drop-in centre for youth between the ages of 16-25, living on the street and in the community. We are located at 20 Gerrard St. East on the bottom level, and are open five days a week from 12 to 5 p.m.
Our services include:
- A safe space to come for a meal, a shower and to do your laundry
- A weekly food and clothing bank
- Free counselling
- Support with housing, school and job searching
- Access to computers and wifi
How to access: Our drop-in centre is open Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. For questions, please call (416) 204-7037.
