- 416-537-2262
- info@parc.on.ca
- 1499 Queen Street West
PARC began in 1977 when a group of volunteers observed the large number of adults living in Parkdale rooming and boarding houses. Many were survivors of the psychiatric system, had little money, few family contacts and no real place to go and connect with peers. On March 17th 1980 PARC opened its doors as a pilot community mental health program.
Our passion for providing member-driven programming, employment, food security, social space and safe supportive affordable housing, has evolved and grown to meet our members’ needs for over 45 years.
We call the people who participate in our programs and services PARC members. Members shape this space by creating, contributing, and supporting one another but anyone who walks through our doors is part of the PARC community.
Those who wish to take part in governance can register for formal membership, which includes voting at our Annual General Meeting and serving on board committees.
A community where people rebuild their lives. We work with people who live with mental health and substance use challenges. They may also struggle with issues related to poverty such as houselessness and food insecurity. We have a drop-in centre with social, art and recreation activities, and offer a wide range of services and programs including housing, financial, employment and outreach support. The simple act of walking through our doors is what makes a person a PARC member – choosing to give back, create and grow is how members contribute and build community.
Everyone living with dignity and safety, with enough resources to explore and achieve their potential.
Respect | Dignity | Inclusion | Compassion | Caring | Kindness | Trustexplore and achieve their potential.
PARC is a community with open doors that welcomes people.
PARC is a place where people rebuild their lives with opportunities to share and learn.
PARC focuses on the individuals affected and the systemic practices that produce poverty.
PARC works to challenge oppression that renders people vulnerable.
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PARC acts as a hub and meeting place for various agencies, enterprises and partners who strive to create lasting social change in Parkdale and beyond.