Good Shepherd Refuge Social Ministries
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Mission Statement
Good Shepherd Ministries serves people who struggle with poverty and homelessness. Services at Good Shepherd Centre include Toronto's largest meal program, 97 shelter beds for adult men, a clothing room, medical clinic, and programs which offer support for finding housing (the Resettlement/Housing Program) and pre and post-treatment services for homeless men who are working to recover from addictions (the DARE Program) and Veterans programming. Services are available 365 days a year, and are offered free of charge. Good Shepherd Ministries also operates St. Joseph's Residence, which provides 24-hour supportive care for 8 frail seniors with a history of homelessness, and Barrett House, which provides 24-hour supportive care for individuals living with HIV and AIDS. All services are offered without discrimination to any individual in need, in a spirit of hospitality, acceptance, compassion and faith.
About This Cause
Founded in 1963, Good Shepherd Ministries serves people who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Good Shepherd Ministries responds creatively and effectively through three initiatives: - Good Shepherd Centre, which offers meals, shelter, clothing, medical care, addictions counselling, and housing help to anyone in need, without charge or distinction; - Barrett House, Toronto’s first supportive residence for people living with HIV/AIDS; and - St. Joseph’s Residence, a supportive home for seniors with a history of homelessness. Good Shepherd Ministries strives to promote and protect human dignity. Services are offered to anyone in need, in a spirit of hospitality, compassion, acceptance and faith. Good Shepherd Centre Since 1963, the Centre has welcomed anyone in need and provided, free of charge, the basic necessities of life. The Centre offers: · Overnight shelter and a hot breakfast to 91 homeless men; · Meals for anyone in need from 2 to 4 pm every day · Daily drop-in, clothing room and access to showers · Daily medical clinic operated by a staff nurse and partner organizations · Resettlement Program to help people find and maintain suitable, affordable housing · DARE Program: a pre and post detox program for people struggling with addictions · Pastoral Care Program, offering counselling and support to meet spiritual needs · Veteran Navigation Program · Shelter Diversion program & Follow Up Supports program Barrett House Opened in 1986, Barrett House is Toronto’s first supportive housing residence for people living with HIV and AIDS. Today, Barrett House continues to provide a supportive home for six individuals who have exhausted their resources in their battle against HIV/AIDS. At Barrett House, these individuals can live out the remainder of their lives with dignity and respect. St. Joseph's Residence As Canada’s population ages, the number of homeless seniors increases. Since 1999, St. Joseph’s Residence has provided supportive housing for eight seniors with a history of homelessness. Seniors who live at St. Joseph’s Residence may struggle with physical and mental health issues, addictions and social isolation. Caring staff who understand these challenges make it possible for residents to live out their senior years in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect.