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Program:
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Safer Spaces: Volunteer Hoarding Support
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Phone Numbers:
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416-489-2500
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-314-6622
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Fax:
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416-489-7533/1-888-576-3237
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Address:
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30 Soudan Ave, Suite 600
Toronto, ON
M4S 1V6
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Intersection:
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Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Pleasant West)
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Customer Service: Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:30pm
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Executives:
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Kathryn Nichol - President and CEO
416-482-4609 * knichol@vha.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Senior Manager, Responsive Community Care
416-482-4603
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Service Description:
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A short-term early intervention program that assists motivated individuals struggling with hoarding or hoarding tendencies to regain control of their homes by providing support to reduce clutter. The program utilizes trained volunteers who provide hands-on help using a client-centered approach. volunteers work side by side with clients to help them actively address clutter, encouraging them to learn strategies to sort and let go of items to improve living conditions and overall quality of life.
Criteria includes:
- Self-identifies as a hoarder or with hoarding tendencies
- No infestations (mice, bedbugs, roaches)
- No risk of eviction, no warning letters issued
- A willingness to make changes and ability to learn new skills and communicate effectively
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Fees:
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Available on request
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Application:
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contact our Intake Social Worker: 416-489-2500 and select option 2
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English ; Many other languages
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Area Served:
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City of Toronto
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Last Updated:
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6/11/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221881
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