Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Toronto

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Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Toronto
550 Queen Street East, Suite 315
Toronto, ON  M5A 1V2
Phone: 416.203.2711

Chief Operating Officer: Colleen Lamond

About Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Toronto

Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes offers a continuum of housing options, including affordable and supportive housing, along with community-based programs that support individuals with diverse experiences and needs. We work alongside people who have experienced, or are at risk of, homelessness to support housing stability, well-being, and quality of life. We provide property management alongside coordinated supports that respond to a range of needs and experiences.

Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes also partners with community organizations to expand access to affordable housing and supportive living options. This collaborative approach helps ensure housing remains safe, stable, and well-maintained, while individuals benefit from connected services that support well-being, skill development, and long-term housing stability.

Please call 416.203.2711 for information on how to access any of the programs.

Social Recreational Program

 

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS

HOST Program – Mental Health Supportive Housing
The HOST program is designed for adults experiencing housing instability and complex mental health needs within the context of broader systemic barriers. We recognize that factors such as health, aging, and substance use can intersect and shape each person’s experience.

The program offers rent-geared-to-income housing alongside mental health supports. Individuals in the HOST program work closely with a community mental health worker who ensure they are provided with the support to maintain their housing and improve their quality of life.

ASH Program – Addiction Supportive Housing
ASH is designed for adults who use substances and operates from a harm reduction approach. The program supports individuals with a range of experiences and needs, including mental health concerns, involvement with the criminal justice system, and experiences of homelessness or housing instability.

Individuals in the ASH program work closely with an Addiction Counsellor who provides ongoing support, resources, and skill-building to help maintain housing stability and enhance overall well-being.

Shared living- Scarborough and North York
These homes are designed for adults living with mental health experiences who are seeking a supportive and inclusive environment to build skills for greater independence and well-being. Residents can benefit from a moderate to high level of support, depending on their goals and needs.

The Scarborough home offers a higher level of support, including for individuals who may have experienced longer or frequent hospital stays. Staff are available 24 hours a day to provide consistent guidance and opportunities for skill development in daily living.

The North York home provides a moderate level of support, supporting individuals as they continue to strengthen their independence, build confidence, and achieve personal goals.

 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Creative Works Studio
Creative Works Studio provides a therapeutic environment through the power of artistic expression for members of the community who may be experiencing mental health and/or substance use related needs. Activities include pottery, drawing, textiles, ceramics, painting and movement exercises.

Trustee Case Management
Trustee Case Management program provides client centered, voluntary financial trustee supports tailored to each individual. Through a collaborative strengths-based and consent-driven approach, the program supports individuals in developing financial skills such as budgeting, rent management and savings. The program seeks to empower individuals to effectively manage their finances while supporting their financial stability, independence and personal goals.

Intensive Case Management
Intensive Case Management is designed to provide long-term mental health supports to individuals who are living in the GTA. ICM supports the quality of life and overall health needs for individuals by supporting and maintaining their housing and building connections.

 

TESTIMONIALS – Real Experiences

“I love being here. I feel supported… I feel at home here. I look forward to being here…I have structure and routine… I feel a sense of community here… I feel I belong here…I feel I have a sense of purpose and art and community building…Others care when I am struggling and celebrate my successes and me as a person. I feel cared about. Staff are professional knowledgable and artistic. I love learning and being a part of things.”

“They help me with cooking food, treating me nicely and understand what I’m going through. Staff are very friendly towards me. Even the clients also. The staff take us…to the mall on weekends. They have helped me a lot they have benefitted me very nicely.”

“It’s a great place to live, and I feel comfortable here and also made friends here. I enjoy my life and love of others here.”

“Without the help of Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes, I almost certainly would still be living in shelters or worse. Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes secured an apartment for me and I signed a rent-controlled lease that enabled me to escape an almost certain fate of systemic homelessness. My worker has been incredibly helpful and patient during my long process of recovery from the trauma of homelessness.”

“I am a participant at Creative Works Studio. I feel supported. I have a sense of purpose. I thrive here. Others care when I’m struggling and celebrate my successes – and me as a person.”

“Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes has helped me through some difficult periods … They have given me a better quality of life.”

“Good Shepherd is a great place to live. I feel comfortable here.”

 

What it means to have Faith in People

Guided by our Faith in People, we are committed to working together to build healthy and resilient communities founded on the principle of social justice for all.

We are called to Never Stop Loving.

Inspired by the Hospitality of St. John of God and rooted in Catholic teachings, Good Shepherd provides person-centred health, housing, and human services.

At Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes, our Faith in People is reflected through compassionate support, meaningful connection, and a belief in every individual’s strength, resilience, and potential, while fostering hope, confidence, and belief in themselves.

Values: Hospitality, Respect, Responsibility, Quality, Spirituality