Covenant House Toronto

Crisis Care

In a 94-bed shelter crisis shelter, Covenant House staff take care of the immediate needs of homeless and runaway youth with nutritious meals, medical attention, clean clothes, safety from the streets, and structure to help rebuild lives. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, shelter is offered nightly to as many as 80 youth between 16 and 22.

Longer-Term Housing

The Covenant House Rights of Passage program is a longer-term transitional housing program for 28 young people. Youth have a room of their own for up to 15 months while they either work full-time or continue their education and work part-time.

Participants share responsibility for common areas, learn life skills such as cooking and household budgeting, and save money toward their independence.

Outreach

Covenant House counselors reach out to homeless and runaway youth by going out on the street to offer food, clothing, and counseling. Covenant House Toronto also works closely with other child welfare agencies, hospitals, and probation offices to ensure that youth on the street know that help is available.

Community Support Services

Young people not living at Covenant House can visit the Community Support Services (CSS) for a meal, a shower and clean clothes. Youth also can seek counseling, recreational activities, and connect with other Covenant House programs for assistance.

A small food bank, baby food, diapers, and household items like dishes are available for lower income families in the community.

In-House High School

At the Covenant House Toronto In-House High School, specifically tailored courses are offered to give youth the confidence and credits towards their diploma from a community school.

Job Centre

At the Covenant House Toronto Job Centre, assistance is available for job search strategies, job leads, resume writing, computer access and interview techniques. Also provided are appropriate business clothing and individual job counseling.

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