COVID-19 Response

Dear Community Members,

We are happy to inform you that our programs and services continue to be offered during the COVID crisis. We are considered an essential service based on the Listing of Essential Services released by the Province of Ontario

Please note that our staff work remotely and can provide services on the phone, email, ZOOM or other platforms. However, we don’t meet with clients in person to protect everybody’s health and safety.

Till further notice, please follow the instructions below to access our services:

Existing clients

If you are an existing client, please call and leave a message with your worker. They will call you back as soon as possible.

New clients

For New Clients looking to access services in Toronto (416 area):

To access Housing Help, Newcomer Settlement, LEAP (Hydro/Enbridge) and Electricity Savings Assistance Programs please call and leave a message with:

  • Shirley Cespedes    416- 285- 8070     ext.300
  • Ambi Sinna        416- 285- 8070      ext.310

To access Toronto Rent Bank:
Please call and leave a message at 416- 397-7368

For New Clients looking to access Housing Help, Settlement and Electricity Assistance Programs in York Region:

Depending on the city you live in, please call:

  • Markham: 416-317-3655
  • Thornhill & Georgina: 416-414-6779
  • Vaughan: 416-268-0654
  • Richmond Hill: 647-241-1237
  • Newmarket: 647-267-5319

For more detailed information about our services and programs in York Region, please visit our Housing Help York Region page.


We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

We appreciate the support of community members and their donations. If you looking to make a donation to help strengthen our services, please visit www.shhc.ca/donate.

Thank you,

The Staff
The Housing Help Centre



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