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Organization:
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Sistering - Community services
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Address:
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962 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON
M6H 1L6
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: Dovercourt Rd and Bloor St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator access with staff member
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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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:
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Inspirations Studio - Toronto
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Toronto - Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre - Parkdale Low-barrier Drop-In
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Application:
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Call or visit website for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women and trans who are homeless or precariously house, socially isolated, or who have low incomes, at risk
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Cantonese * Spanish
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