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Covenant House Toronto

Agency serving at-risk homeless and trafficked youth in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Crisis Care Information

20 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2P3 Phone: 416-598-4898

 

Year Founded: 1982

Youth Served Every Year: 2,411

Executive Director: Bruce Rivers

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Who we are: Covenant House Toronto changes lives by providing the widest range of services and support to as many as 300 youth a day. A national leader, we educate and advocate for change by influencing public policy and delivering prevention and awareness programs.

Our doors are open to youth 16 to 24 regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or the circumstances that have brought them to our doors.

Our shelter: Our 24/7 crisis care provides for homeless youth’s immediate needs – a safe, clean bed, food and clothing. Our 96-bed shelter is open to youth 16 to 24, including two designated crisis beds for young women who have experienced sex trafficking or exploitation.  

Our programs: More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis shelter and transitional housing on-site and in the community, as well as comprehensive services including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and after-care.

 

Our services: 

Housing and After-care Heath and well-being Education and Employment Prevention and Early Intervention
Crisis shelter On-site medical care On-site education services Family and Natural Supports
Supported housing for victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation Mental health and
substance use counseling		 Employment Centre

In-school Awareness and Prevention presentations on youth homelessness and sex trafficking and exploitation

Transitional housing on-site in the community for homeless youth and victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation

 Life skills workshops Cooking for Life, a culinary arts training program

Sex trafficking prevention and early intervention training for frontline workers and the hospitality industry
Drop-in Centre Direct services to victims of sex trafficking and exploitation    
Individualized, one-on-one support in the community Mentorship program    
Service referrals Pastoral ministry    

Covenant House Locations

Anchorage, AK Asbury Park, NJ Atlanta, GA Atlantic City, NJ
Berkeley, CA Camden, NJ Chicago, IL Detroit, MI
Elizabeth, NJ Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Guatemala City, Guatemala
Houston, TX Jersey City, NJ Los Angeles, CA Managua, Nicaragua
Mexico City, Mexico Montclair, NJ Newark, NJ New Orleans, LA
New York, NY Oakland, CA Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA
San Pedro Sula, Honduras St. Louis, MO Tegucigalpa, Honduras Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC York, PA Washington, DC  

Emergency Resources

  • National Runaway Safeline

    If you or a friend know someone who is a runaway, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, call the National Runaway Safeline or visit their website.

    Go to NRS now

  • 911 and Police

    If emergency assistance is needed now or if you have been the victim of a crime, please call 9-1-1 or get in contact with your local police department below.

    Get Emergency Assistance

  • Suicide Lifeline

    Struggling with feelings of depression or suicide? Know someone who is? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Visit their site now.

    Visit the Lifeline

  • House of Worship

    Many local churches, synagogues and other religious centers offer food, clothing and other services. Find the nearest house of worship below.

    Find a House of Worship

  • Victims of Trafficking

    No one should have to choose between going hungry or selling themselves. If there's anyone in your life who may be a victim of trafficking, find help below.

    Human Trafficking Hotline