Sprott House Application Form
Things to remember when applying to the program
Applications will be considered for this application period ONLY. If an applicant is not successful during this period, they will need to reapply again once there is another spot available as we do not keep a waitlist.
The YMCA Sprott House program is a one-year program with the possibility for extensions to up to two years (determined by need and case management goals).
Please designate on the application form if the client has a preferred method of contact. We will default to their email address unless otherwise specified.
If you are a service provider completing a referral, we ask that you complete the Service Provider Referral Form to give us a clearer picture of the client you are referring.
If you have a service provider, please also complete the attached Release of Information form so we can communicate with them.
Notes On Eligibility
The YMCA Sprott House program prioritizes applicants who identify within the 2SLGBT2+ community. We also further prioritize folks who both identify within the community AND who are currently experiencing situations that compromise their safety.
As a transitional housing program, there is an expectation that participants are on track for being ready for independent living AND able to provide for themselves, including completing their own cooking, grocery shopping and cleaning. This does require folks to have a source of income. Please keep this in mind when referring individuals to the program.
Other Expectations
Meet regularly with case managers to complete goal setting and follow up on goal setting.
Buy and cook their own food.
Play their part to maintain common spaces, including kitchens and lounge.
Maintain personal hygiene and laundry and the general health & safety of their own room.
Wake up for school/work/appointments (we provide short term support for this though in the form of wake ups.)
Maintain appropriate behaviour/boundaries in the house and follow program guidelines for respect and anti-racist/anti-oppressive/gender-affirming behaviour.
Schedule and commit to attending their appointments.
Participate in house programming where possible.
Some folks attend external programming, some folks attend school/work, but it is an expectation that folks will be active and not stay home all the time.
Participate and contribute to shared living with the other 24 participants who are part of the Sprott community.
Manage positive personal relationships within the house.
Our Services
24 hour staff support (
Note:
staff are not mental health specialists, but can refer to those who are.)
Case Management (required for all participants.)
Connections to external resources and service providers.
Housing support when required.
Informal Counselling/Support.
Crisis intervention.
Employment counselling and supports, and Harm Reduction counselling/groups through YMCA services.
Assistance with much of the above on a short term basis (i.e. helping folks schedule appointments, problem-solve behaviours/relationships, short term wake-ups, attend a few appointments at first, teach life skills like cooking and laundry, etc.)
Assistance with budgeting and offer a Financial Literacy program several times/year.
House Programming (art therapy, financial literacy, BIPOC group, Trans/Nonbinary group, Sunday dinner, peer-led workshops and more.)
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Contact Information
This section is about how we can reach you regarding your application, and how you would like us to identify you. The information you provide will be used to arrange any follow up, including possible intake and assessment interviews.
First Name
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Last Name
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Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Do you identify as 2SLGBTQ+?
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Yes
No
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
How do you prefer to be contacted?
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Please Select
Phone
Email
Mail
No Preference
If we can't reach you directly, do you give us permission to contact another person about your application?
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Please Select
Yes
No
Please include their contact information.
What would you hope to gain from living in an 2SLGBTQ+ Transitional Housing Program?
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Housing Situation
In the last 6 months, where have you been sleeping most of the time (check any that apply)?
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Emergency Shelter
On Street or Rough Outside
Transitional Housing
Hospital or Treatment Center
Jail or Detention Center
Group or Foster Home
Coach Surfing
With Friends
With Family
Independent Housing
Where are you currently sleeping?
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Does your current living situation feel safe for you?
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Yes
No
Why?
Why Not?
In the last month, have you been living in Toronto?
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Yes
No
If not, in what city, or country have you been living?
Are you currently in school?
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Yes
No
If so, are you a full time or a part time student?
Please Select
Full time
Part time
Do you have any education goals?
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Yes
No
If yes, please indicate them below.
What is your current source of income (Please check any/all that apply)?
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ODSP
OW
CAS Support
Full Time Employment
Part Time Employment
I do not currently have a source of income
If you are in full time or part time employment, please specify the employer.
Do you have any employment goals?
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Yes
No
If so, please indicate your employment goals below.
Please indicate if you have any goals that you would like to work on/accomplish if you are accepted into YMCA Sprott House (please indicate as many or as few as you wish).
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An expectation of the program at YMCA Sprott House is that participants engage in case management. How often would you be open to meeting with a Case Manager?
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Please Select
Once a week
Once a month
Only when I need support
I do not want to meet with a Case Manager
It is also an expectation of the YMCA Sprott House that you participate in the group programming offered. How often would you be open to attending any programs offered if you are accepted?
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Please Select
I am not interested in group programming
1-2 programs per month
3-4 programs per month
5+ programs per month
Do you have any access needs that we should be aware of at this point (e.g., deaf, hard of hearing, mobility aids, languages, above average height, or others)?
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Are you working with any external organizations/service providers?
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Yes
No
If so, please indicate what organizations/service providers you are working with.
Feel free to share any other information that you feel may be pertinent to your application below.
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