- 416-537-2262
- info@parc.on.ca
- 1499 Queen Street West
PARC’s Drop-In is open seven days a week, offering a space where people facing mental health
and substance use challenges, homelessness, and food insecurity can find community and
support.
Whether it’s sharing a warm meal, having a friendly conversation, or getting connected to
services, the Drop-In meets people where they’re at. Members can access daily breakfast and
lunch, and a range of supports for both immediate needs and long-term well-being.
Walk in during drop-in hours. No referral or intake required.
PARC’s Drop-In has a range of social and recreational activities throughout the week, including mindfulness, music, writing, knitting, art, and seasonal sports like soccer and hockey. These create opportunities for connection, creativity, and improved mental and physical well-being. All programs are member-focused and shaped by our community.
PARC Annual Camping Retreat
PARC’s annual camping retreat is a chance for members to relax, connect, and enjoy nature
away from the city. Over several days, participants experience a mix of activities: hiking, kayaking, archery, rock climbing, writing groups, music sessions, and social events. Campers apply to attend and are selected based on their engagement and contributions to the community over the year to ensure a positive group experience for everyone.
Please speak to the PARC drop-in staff if you are interested in joining any of these groups.
PARC’s member services help individuals dealing with mental health and substance use challenges, as well as those who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Health Services
PARC, in collaboration with Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC), provides low-barrier access to primary care services for PARC members and a Hepatitis C clinic on Mondays to provide testing and care. PARC also offers a smoking cessation program.
Emergency Survival Supplies
We provide essential supplies like clothing, toiletries, and survival items to our members. If you would like to support our members by donating essential supplies, please see our Goods Donation page for a full list of needed items.
Emergency Survival Supplies
We provide essential supplies like clothing, toiletries and survival items to our members. If you would like to support our members by donating essential supplies, please see our Goods Donation page for a full list of needed items.
Harm Reduction Supports
Safe-use supplies, safer use education, kit making group, supportive counseling, referrals, and case management.
PARC’s Community Meal Program fights food insecurity by providing reliable access to nutritious meals. Serving those living below the poverty line, we aim to ensure everyone has access to healthy, delicious food to prevent diet-related health issues.
Provides individuals experiencing homelessness with facilities to shower and practice self-care.
PARC can also support our unhoused members with emergency laundry needs.
PARC’s Drop-In has a range of social and recreational activities throughout the week, including
mindfulness, music, writing, knitting, art, and seasonal sports like soccer and hockey, creating
opportunities for connection, creativity, and improved mental and physical well-being.
All programs are member-focused and shaped by our community. Link to Activities Calendar
PARC’s annual camping retreat is a chance for members to relax, connect, and enjoy nature
away from the city. Over several days, participants experience a mix of activities, hiking,
kayaking, archery, and rock climbing, writing groups, music sessions, and social events.
Campers apply to attend and are selected based on their engagement and contributions to the
community over the year to ensure a positive group experience for everyone.
Please speak to PARC drop-in staff if you are interested in joining any of these groups.
PARC’s member services help individuals dealing with mental health and substance use
challenges, as well as those who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
PARC, in collaboration with Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) and
University Health Network, provides low-barrier access to primary care services for PARC
members and a Hepatitis C clinic on Mondays to provide testing and care. PARC also offers a
smoking cessation program.
We provide essential supplies like clothing, toiletries and survival items to our members. If you
would like to support our members by donating essential supplies, please see our Goods
Donation page for a full list of needed items. (link to)
Safe-use supplies, safer use education, kit making group, supportive counseling, referrals and
case management.
Please speak to PARC drop-in staff if you are interested in these services.