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June 21, 2025 - Homes for Good addresses homelessness following transitions from provincially-funded institutions and service systems for those who are:
Currently experiencing homelessness (unsheltered, emergency sheltered) and have within the past six months spent 30 cumulative nights in a provincially-funded institution. OR,
Currently in a provincially-funded institution for 30 days or more and prior to entering the provincially-funded institution had been homeless (unsheltered, emergency sheltered) for six months, and is likely to be homeless upon discharge.
We provide help finding housing and intensive follow up supports to these clients. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - The MAPS Program is staffed by Peer Support Workers, who are individuals with lived experience, and will work with clients one-on-one to explore recovery goals and identify ways in which clients can feel more connected with community supports. By sharing their related experiences with the client, Peer Support Workers will establish rapport, trust and mutual understanding, and work together to develop harm reduction plans. Through this program, Peer Support Workers will provide a range of services related to mental health and/or substance use issues. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - Located right outside of the Discharge doors in the parking lot of the Toronto South Detention Centre, the Reintegration Services Trailer provides support for those being released from the jail or returning to pick up their property. Our staff and peer support workers are available to provide connections and warm referrals to vital services and programs, within the John Howard Society of Toronto and across the city. We provide clothing, food/snacks, TTC tokens, a place to check emails or charge cell phones, and the opportunity for clients to be accompanied by a peer support worker in the community. We also…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Walter Huculak House – known as the Crossroads Program is a community residential facility for federally sentenced adult males on a supervised release from a federal institution. The paramount goal of this program is to increase public safety by assisting with the successful reintegration of these clients. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and John Howard Society of Toronto have a partnership through the development of the Crossroads Day Reporting Centre (CDRC). The CDRC represents a critical component in the continuum of care within the context of community based corrections consistent with objectives related to a safer community and enhanced offender reintegration. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - Harm Reduction Supplies (Kits) are available at our North York and Etobicoke sites. John Howard offers Safe Injection kits, Stem kits, Bulb Pipe kits and Foil kits. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - HIPP is a youth centered program for those aged 17-24 whom are at risk of becoming engaged in pro-criminal behaviours. This program focuses on helping these young people build the skills to meet educational, employment and personal goals there by reducing the likelihood of conflict with the law. HIPP strives to find proactive solutions to solve the problems of youth violence in neighborhoods and families. John Howard Society of Toronto: Main Office
1669 Eglinton Ave West
Toronto, ON
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June 21, 2025 - In partnership with the National African Integration and Families Association (NAIFA) this program provides coordinated and integrated support services focused on preventing youth from engaging in criminal behaviours. CYP is an African-Caribbean youth centered program for those aged 16 years and older whom are at risk of becoming engaged in pro-criminal behaviours. Through individualized case management and group programming youth have access to positive social and personal development opportunities. Culturally specific programming is incorporated to reduce the over-representation of Toronto’s most marginalized youth. Support is also provided to families and communities that are impacted by youth violence. John Howard Society …Read More