24/7 Emergency Shelter
Where higher-needs clients are first identified and referred.
Learn moreTransitional Housing
Programs & Services
Time, stability and support to rebuild
The Transitional Housing Program has been in operation since 2006. It is a two-year subsidized supportive housing program that assists refugees who have had difficulties with their transition and require longer-term support to successfully integrate into the broader community.
The program has 48 fully furnished and self-contained apartments that house an average of 100 refugees — including 24 single bachelor, 12 double-bachelor and 12 two-bedroom apartments. These units provide a much-needed safe place for people who have experienced traumatic and life-threatening situations.
Who this program serves
Refugees with trauma and higher needs, referred from shelters and refugee-serving agencies
How to access
Referral only — from shelters, agencies and professional institutions. No waiting list: applications accepted when a unit becomes available.
Contact
416-864-0515 ext. 242Transitional Housing Coordinator — info@sojournhouse.org
Capacity
48 furnished apartments · ~100 residents on average · 2-year program
Services provided
- General supportive counselling
- Assistance in securing housing
- Support with all phases of the refugee determination process and landing processes
- Assistance accessing educational programs — ESL, employment training and post-secondary
- Coordination with external service providers
- Community outreach
- Orientation sessions and monthly residents’ meetings
- Building group activities and recreational programming
- Volunteer peer-support program
- Homework club, tutorial assistance and age-appropriate programs for children and youth
- Skills for Life Program for separated youth
Referrals and vacanciesReferrals come directly from shelters, agencies serving refugees and other professional institutions. Due to the limited number of units we do not keep a waiting list — applications are only accepted when a unit becomes available. For information, vacancies and applications, call the Transitional Housing Coordinator at 416-864-0515 ext. 242 or email info@sojournhouse.org.
Related programs
Outreach
One year of support after moving into the community.
Learn moreYouth — Skills for Life
Specialized settlement support for separated refugee youth.
Learn moreHousing is the foundation of everything else
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