Programs & Services

A Home. A Job. A Friend. A Neighbourhood.

PARC offers a variety of programs and services that support people facing mental health and substance use challenges, including those dealing with issues like homelessness and food insecurity. People with lived experience are included at all levels of PARC’s operations, including the board, which has 50% participant (seven) directors including a minimum of at least one PARC tenant. 

Since inception, PARC has offered support and services with a focus on lived experience. PARC’s programs focus on addressing the social determinants of health: affordable and supportive housing, connecting people to primary health, targeting isolation and loneliness through social engagement and employment, encouraging learning, improving food security, reducing poverty, and engaging in the cultural and social fabric of the Parkdale neighborhood.  

Our Drop-In is often the first point of contact for those new to PARC, and provides a welcoming space for a warm meal, and a variety of social and recreational activities. Our activities are designed to foster connections and build trust within the community.  

The Drop-In is often referred to as “Parkdale’s Living Room”: it’s a space where people can come and go freely, with many opportunities to connect with others and access tailored supports as needed.  

Drop-in hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.*
Friday: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*Operating hours are extended until April 15th, 2026 for the winter.
Standard operating hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Drop-In has programs and activities happening daily. Our Activities calendar can be viewed here: January Program Calendar

We offer a comprehensive range of services including housing assistance, financial support, employment resources, and outreach programs, which you can learn more about below:  

• Drop-In Services
• Case Mangement 
• Supportive Housing
• Money Matters
• Peer Support Program 
• Parkdale People’s Economy