Sistering is a low-barrier multi-service agency.

We support women and trans people from across Toronto who experience first hand the impact of marginalization and poverty. They may be homeless, or are at risk of becoming homeless. They are a diverse group from 16 to 80-plus years old who may:

  • have substance use or mental health issues; 
  • be sex workers; 
  • have interactions with the criminal justice system; 
  • have experienced, or are experiencing, trauma and violence; 
  • are immigrant and refugees; 
  • have health issues and disabilities; 
  • are without legal status.

We Provide

Access to hot meals (Breakfast 9:30-10:30am; Lunch 12-2pm; Dinner 6:30-7:30pm; Snack 9-9:30pm)

Showers and laundry facilities

Clothing and footwear

Telephones, Internet access and mailing address

Crisis intervention and trauma informed counselling

Harm reduction support and supplies

Peer support groups in English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin

Information, referral and accompaniment to social assistance, legal aid, doctors and other appointments

Onsite access to primary healthcare with family physicians, psychiatrists and counsellor

Onsite access to a Settlement Worker

The 24/7 Drop-In is pet friendly

Service Locations

24-hour Drop In at 962 Bloor Street West

Parkdale Drop In open 5 days a week

From April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, Sistering had

11600

Participant Visits

106481

Meals Served

203255

Harm Reduction Resourcres Distributed

68

Participants Supported by Our Social Enterprise Spun Studio

45754

Personal Hygiene and Clothing Items Distributed

…and 63,402 emails, phone calls, letters and accompaniments advocating on behalf of participants