Connecting clients with their community to find resources and support systems.

The Housing and Homeless Program goal at ACSA is to outreach to the homeless in Scarborough and provide them with the supports necessary to access affordable and sustainable housing. ACSA recognizes that housing is not the only necessary component to leading a successful life.

ACSA continues to support our clients by providing a follow up worker for one year after they have been housed. Follow up workers ensure the client is managing the financial requirements of independent living and connect clients with their new community helping to find resources and support systems.

Clients often have limited funds and purchasing food can be difficult- we provide them access to our Hot Lunch programs and other drop in food service initiatives. Social isolation, skill and social development are also factors in the success of independent living- ACSA works diligently to provide the necessary supports so individuals can flourish, not struggle, when faced with difficulties.

• Drop-In Service details are as follows:
• Weekdays at 9am/Weekends at 10am at ACSA main office.
• Statutory holidays 10am at ACSA main office.
• Monday Hot Lunch Program from 11:30am- 1pm at ACSA main office (4155 Sheppard Ave. E)
• Tuesday: Summer Hot Lunch Program at Knox United (Midland & Sheppard)
• Tuesday: Winter Hot Lunch Program at Knox Presbyterian Church (4156 Sheppard Ave E)
• Thursday Hot Lunch at St. Timothy's Anglican Church (4125 Sheppard Ave. E)
• Friday Women's Drop-In: Community drop in program for all women at St. Timothy's Church Friday's from 9:30am -11:30am.
• Access to counseling, housing information and harm reduction information and services.
• Shower/Locker Services

Street Outreach Service

ACSA's street outreach team works with homeless people by assisting with housing, and transportation to and from housing appointments, accessing housing connections, harm reduction services and referrals to other needed services. Overall, ACSA is a support system to individuals struggling to access necessity, and quality, services on their own.