How We Help
Community Services
Community Services operates from Monday to Friday in the Met Centre, offering a variety of programs and services supported by paid staff and volunteers. Community Services welcomes all who come in the door. The focus of support is on those who are hungry, those who need housing or support to maintain their housing, those with mental health or addiction issues, and those who need to re-establish their place in a supportive community.
Metropolitan's Out of the Cold team provides a Thursday mid-day dinner for those in need from November to April. There are volunteer opportunities on Wednesday and Thursday during those months. Members of the Wednesday food preparation group gather in the kitchen of the Met Centre to do the chopping and preparing. Thursday is busy with setting up, serving and visiting with the guests, and clean up. In Winter 2005-2006, hundreds of volunteer hours put over 5,000 meals into the hands of visitors, either on the tables or as take-home packages.
Meal Programs
Meals are served in the Dining Room in the Metropolitan Centre.
Touch of Love Dinner (Year Round):
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Rosedale United Church Lunch (November - March):
Tuesdays , 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Metropolitan United Church Out of the Cold Lunch (November - March):
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop-In Centre
A place to sit and relax, have a coffee, some food, read the paper, use the phone. The Drop-in Centre is a place to access supportive counseling and receive referrals to other community resources.
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Food Cupboard
A program that provides non-perishable food. Just drop in and ask for assistance.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clothing Room
Provides free casual clothing. Just drop in and ask for assistance.
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Computer Centre
Open to the public, offers Internet access and is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. Instruction in basic computer skills is available.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (year round) 10:00 a.m. - noon
Art Program
Facilitated by trained professional artists. Supplies, instruction and encouragement are provided.
Mondays and Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Shared Care Clinical Outreach Service
A mental health outreach team from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The team is comprised of a registered nurse and caseworker who are on site weekly, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and a medical doctor who is available only on Tuesdays from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Counseling Services
These services are available every week, Monday through Friday. Drop in or call to make an appointment.
Supportive counseling is available with our trained Community Services Counselors. Thes counselors are also knowledgeable about other community resources and will be happy to help link clients with other appropriate community services. Counseling sessions are confidential.
Housing Resource Centre
Our outreach and support worker assists clients to obtain private and subsidized housing. Ongoing support is offered to help clients in maintain their housing and address other needs.
Drop in or phone to make an appointment.
Bond Street Nursery School
This preschool program promotes physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. Although founded by members of the Metropolitan congregation, it now operates separately from Metropolitan, but within Metropolitan's building space. Bond Street Nursery School can be reached by phone at 416-367-8349.
Pastoral Care Clergy
Our ministers are available for counseling and consultation and may be accessed through our Community Services staff.
Volunteers
For information about how to apply to volunteer in the Community Services Program please call (416) 363-0331 exts. 41 or 43.