Homelessness Prevention and Housing Supports

Homelessness Services & Housing Access

ACSA’s Homelessness Services program helps those experiencing homelessness by offering programs and supports such as access to temporary housing, hot meals, street outreach and many more.

North Drop In

Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Registered Program - must sign up in advance with Staff)

Phone: (416) 321 - 6912

Address: 4155 Sheppard Ave E. Scarborough, ON M1S 1T4

South Drop In

Hours: Sunday: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Monday 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Phone: (416) 267 - 0115, (647) 472 - 6912

Address: 202 Markham Road Scarborough, ON M1J 3C2

Street Outreach

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30PM

7 days/week, excluding Statutory Holidays

Phone: (416) 684 - 6350, (416) 737 - 2829

Address: 4155 Sheppard Ave E. Scarborough, ON M1S 1T4

Homelessness Prevention

The Homelessness Prevention team works closely with individuals by offering one on one support and support for evictions. They ensure client needs are met to advance independence and housing stability. Please note, our Homeless prevention services do not take direct referrals. All referrals MUST come through Central Intake. If you are in need of emergency shelter space, please contact Central Intake at (416) 338- 4766 or 1 - 877 - 338 - 3398 or by calling 311.

Central Intake is a City-operated, 24/7 telephone-based service that offers referrals to emergency shelters and other overnight accommodations, as well as information about other homelessness services.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Email: 4155reception@acsa.ca

Phone: (416) 321 - 6912

Address: 4155 Sheppard Ave E. Scarborough, ON M1S 1T4

Harm Reduction Services

Our Harm Reduction program (the Fix services) supports people who use drugs through our various locations and programs. Alongside the provision of safer drug-use supplies, we offer harm reduction education, addiction counselling, and referrals to other supports and services. Our aim is to improve the health and wellness of people who use drugs through connections to supplies and services.

Our services include:

  • Harm reduction supplies (walk-in and delivery)

  • Trainings and workshops for both service users and service providers; including Naloxone training

  • Counselling for people who use drugs and their loved ones

Safer Opioid Supply Program (S.O.S.): In partnership with South Riverdale CHC; The S.O.S. (Safer Opioid Supply) addresses the opioid crisis by providing individuals with safer pharmaceutical-grade opioids as an alternative to street opioids.

For more information about any of these services, please call: (647) 459 - 6912

Housing Hub

ACSA’s Housing Access team works with individuals and/or families who are under-housed or at risk of homelessness. Our end goal with our Homelessness and Housing teams is to secure safe, affordable and stable housing to improve their quality of life.

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Email: housing@acsa.ca

Phone: (437) 313 - 6912

Address: 4155 Sheppard Ave E. Scarborough, ON M1S 1T4

TUESDAY’S ONLY (By appointment ONLY): 1911 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON M1P 2L9

Phone: (416) 292-6912 ext. 300