A community of drop-ins and allied members throughout Toronto
The Toronto Drop-In Network (TDIN) offers a range of trainings developed through its internal training and social enterprise program. These sessions are designed to strengthen the capacity of drop-in staff, managers, and volunteers to provide effective, inclusive, and trauma-informed services to participants.TDIN trainings draw on the collective expertise of member agencies and experienced facilitators working within the drop-in sector. Sessions cover foundational and advanced topics such as best practises in drop-in settings, participant engagement, de-escalation, and supporting individuals who use substances.Trainings are offered on a sliding-scale fee for member agencies and at a flat rate for external organizations.For more information TDIN trainings or to inquire about custom training sessions for your team, please contact TDIN Training and Engagement Coordinator at 647-464-1733| engage@tdin.ca.
Crystal Clear
Monday April 13 2026 to Monday June 29 2026
Event Type: In-person
Crystal Clear is a weekly peer-led group that focuses on improving communication, public speaking and leadership. Crystal Clear is an initiative of TNG's Crystal Meth Project, but it is an opportunity for all staff at TNG. Crystal Clear will be hosted:Every Monday (starting April 13) 9-11am91 Bellevue Ave, Gym (enter through Campbell Russell Lane) Some frequently asked questions: Why should I join Crystal Clear?
Apart from those reasons, are there any other incentives?Peers are eligible to receive a $50 No Frills gift card after attending 5 sessions Peers can also get an additional $50 No Frills gift card for every 5 prepared speeches they deliver in the group! Any team member who delivers 15 prepared speeches will receive the ***Crystal Clear Award*** Do I need to RSVP?No, this group is on a drop-in basis. Do I need to attend every Monday?No. Team members are encouraged to attend whenever available. Do I need to let my supervisor know I'm attending?Yes, please let your supervisor know you're interested in attending and they can discuss a plan for you to attend. Are clients eligible to attend?At this time, the focus of Crystal Clear is to build capacity of staff teams in communication, public speaking and group leadership. Clients who are interested in Crystal Clear are encouraged to apply for the Crystal Meth Project peer program. How do I apply to take the Crystal Meth Project training and be a Peer Worker?To apply for the training, you must have lived experience with crystal meth. Contact Tomas at 437-349-1467 or tomas.mirabelli@tngcs.org to apply or find out more.Crystal Clear Poster
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Foul Play Protest
Tuesday May 26 2026
Hello colleagues and friends, Please take a moment to learn here about an urgent issue that needs our attention. I’ve worked alongside unhoused people for 20 years. Throughout that time, I’ve heard countless stories of violence, harassment, and abuse at the hands of private security, special constables, and police. These experiences have become so common, and the barriers to justice so overwhelming, that many unhoused people simply come to expect this treatment as part of surviving homelessness. Why I am reaching out to you today is because… things are escalating. As FIFA approaches, the city’s push to ‘clean up the streets’ has meant more policing, more displacement, and more violence toward unhoused people, especially around Union Station and other FIFA hot spots. We’re told this is about ‘safety’. But whose safety are we protecting, and who are we willing to harm, for the sake of appearances? At TUHU, we’ve been conducting outreach at Union Station to provide care and to document people’s experiences. What we’ve heard has been devastating: consistent and shocking stories of harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and physical violence. Later this week, we’ll release a TUHU report sharing what more than 50 unhoused people have shared with us directly. We cannot let these stories stay hidden. Please join us on Tuesday, May 26 at 10am at Berczy Park (35 Wellington St. E.) for a rally and demonstration calling for care and immediate action. Please see poster! At the rally:
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