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The Infirmary

The Sherbourne Health Centre Infirmary is a short-term healthcare unit where people of all genders who are homeless or underhoused may stay while recovering from an acute medical condition, illness or injury. The Infirmary program provides a safe space where clients are able to rest and recover in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Health care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team including consulting physicians, nurses and a case manager for homeless and underhoused persons. It operates seven days a week, 24 hours per day, providing recuperative and holistic health care to such people who are expected to recover in a short period of time from a medical condition and do not require hospital care.

The Sherbourne Health Centre Infirmary program is intended to augment already existing health care available through hospital and community sites. Our intent is to enhance the recuperative or recovery options for people who are homeless or underhoused, with a focus on individuals with health issues requiring short-term stays. The Infirmary program is not intended to replace other needed forms of health care such as emergency or urgent assessment, crisis, mental health or addiction services.

We urge you to read our referral guide, which will answer many questions about our program. Referral forms are available from the links below

• Community Referral Form

• Hospital Referral Form

• Referral Guide

• Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Infirmary

Infirmary Program main number: (416) 324-4108
Infirmary Program fax number: (416) 324-4258

Please find photos of the Infirmary below. To enlarge, click on the picture.
 

Communication station	Infirmary dining room	Exam room
Kitchen and dining room	Exercise and activity room	Communal living space and bedroom

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