Albion Neighbourhood Services
Site: Etobicoke Housing Help Centre, South Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET3084 | Last Full Update: 02 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Albion Housing Help Centre ; ANS ; CV19 ; LEAP ; Low Income Energy Assistance Program ; OESP ; Ontario Electricity Support Program ; Toronto Rent Bank ; Winter Warmth Fund |
| Former Name | Etobicoke North Community Information Centre (1998) ; Rexdale Community Information and Legal Services (1993) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Etobicoke South |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Islington Ave and Lake Shore Blvd W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator with lowered buttons * designated parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 -- location closed until further notice * majority of programs and services delivered remotely * housing help, social service programs available via email and telephone Housing counselling * information and referral * matches tenants with landlords * eviction prevention * landlord outreach and recruitment * housing listings Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process Rent Bank access centre -- interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing * must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements * clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible * landlord and tenant mediation * money management advice * follow-up search assistance and community referrals * also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications * also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support * for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327 |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- staff monitoring voicemail and email Mon-Fri 9:30 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke ; Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Etobicoke South |
| Boundaries | Eglinton Ave W (north) to Lake Shore Blvd W (south), Indian Line (west) to Humber River (east) |
| Eligibility | Varies by program |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Ibo |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Housing Issues ; Eviction Prevention Legal Assistance ; Home Rental Listings ; Housing Search Assistance ; Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution ; Personal Financial Counselling ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Tenant Readiness Education Programs ; Utility Assistance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-252-5990 |
| Fax | 647-258-0606 |
| ans@albionservices.ca | |
| Website | www.albionneighbourhoodservices.ca |
| Primary Contact | Kegan Harris, Housing Manager; Email: kegan@albionservices.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |