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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Haven Toronto - Toronto
Phone Numbers: 416-366-5377
Email: info@haventoronto.ca
Website: www.haventoronto.ca
Address: 170 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON
M5B 2B7
Location: Cross street: Jarvis St and Shuter St
Accessibility Notes: Wheelchair accessible building with accessible washroom, shower and elevator
Hours:
  • Mon-Sun 8 am- 4 pm
  • Meals distributed Breakfast: Mon-Sun 8:15 am-9:15 am, Lunch: 12:15 pm-1:15 pm, Snack: 3 pm
  • Clothing room: Mon 1:30 am-3 pm, Tue-Fri 10 am-11:30 am
  • Laundry facilities 8:30 am-1 pm
  • Shower facilities
Contacts: Jorge Guerrero - Director of Operations and Administration
416-366-5377 ext 222 * jorge@haventoronto.ca
Robin Griller - Executive Director
416-926-8267 ext 102 * robin@haventoronto.ca
Service Description: Drop-in programs
  • meal program with halal and vegetarian options
  • clothing room offering seasonally appropriate articles of clothing
  • ID clinic providing assistance in applying for identification, including assistance to retrieve copies of: Canadian birth certificates (wallet size), verification of status (record of landing), birth registration, Ontario health card, Ontario photo ID card
Health Care Programs and Services
  • general health related resources and services
  • laundry and shower facilities
  • smoking cessation program
  • dental hygienist: bi-weekly wait-list system for dental care and education
  • foot care clinic: general foot-care and access to specific tests to assess foot health and nerve function
Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS)
  • on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges
  • partners include WoodGreen Community Services, LOFT Community Services, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for details
  • Toronto Seniors Helpline (see separate entry)
Social inclusion programs and services
  • anger management
  • AA group
  • barber drop in offering free haircuts
  • music program, bi-weekly drop-in
  • The Old Man's Book Club
All services to members only
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Fees: None
Application: Brief intake process to obtain membership card


All members are required to sign and adhere to a code of conduct
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Men 50 years and older who are impacted by poverty, homelessness, or social isolation
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto and area

This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025


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