Recovery Begins
With a Safe Place
to Call Home.

Transition House is a short-term supportive residence for men with addiction challenges who want to make a positive change in their lives. Our clients come from all walks of life.

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1976 Founded in Toronto
17 Residents Supported
24 / 7 Counsellors On Site
3 Mo. Supported Program

Supporting Men On the
Road to Recovery

Since 1976, Transition House has provided support to men recovering from addictions including substances and/or problem gambling. We can accommodate 17 people over the age of 16, with accessible first-floor accommodations available.

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A Safe, Substance-Free Home

Our house at 162 Madison Avenue offers a comfortable, structured, and substance-free environment. Residents identify their own recovery and personal goals for the three months they stay with us — creating a foundation built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect.

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Goal-Directed Recovery

While at Transition House, residents actively work toward their identified recovery goals. These may include outpatient treatment, relapse prevention, anger management, 12-step meetings, and other treatment models. Residents may also be working, job hunting, or volunteering in the community.

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Counselling, Connection, & Community

Residents participate in household chores, meal preparation, and house meetings. Our counsellors provide trauma-informed counselling, direction and feedback around applying coping and life skills, leading individuals toward independent living, cooperation, and mutual support, because recovery is stronger together.

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24-Hour Counsellor Support

Transition House is staffed 24 hours a day by a team of experienced counsellors. Our staff support residents in following their goal plan and keep in regular contact with each resident's primary counsellor to ensure a consistent, unified care approach.

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Life Skills & New Beginnings

Our volunteers are vital to Transition House. They introduce residents to low-cost recreational activities , plays, sporting events, and social experiences, helping rebuild confidence and connection. Our Board of Directors brings expertise in policy, financial management, and program development.

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Why Choose Transition House

A Home Built on
Hope & Structure

Transition House is not a halfway house. We are a funded, community-rooted sober living residence with decades of trusted care in the heart of Toronto.

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Real Transitional Housing

Located at 162 Madison Avenue in Toronto, our Victorian house provides a genuine home environment, not an institution, for men on the path to lasting recovery.

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Inclusive & Client-Centred

Our clients come from all walks of life. Recovery goals are identified by each resident themselves, supported, never dictated, by our experienced counselling team.

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Strong Agency Partnerships

We work closely with withdrawal management centres, in-patient and out-patient programs, and community agencies to ensure seamless, coordinated care. Included in our partners is our long-standing relationship with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Daily Bread Foodbank.

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Funded & Trusted

Proudly funded by Toronto Central LHIN and United Way Greater Toronto, a testament to our community standing and decades of accountability.

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Accessible First Floor

Our first floor is fully accessible to residents with mobility challenges, ensuring that sober living support is available to everyone who needs it.

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Structured & Safe

Clear house rules, required outside counselling, and a maximum three-month stay help residents build real independence in a safe, structured environment.

Admissions

Ready to Take
the First Step?

Our residents are required to have a primary counsellor who will help them with their recovery concerns, as well as housing and other issues. Potential residents may also self-refer. Please fill out our intake form as thoroughly as possible.

Complete and Submit the Admission Form

Transition House incorporates the EMHWare Client Management Portal to securely manage all client submissions and information. Fill out the form as thoroughly as possible, paying special attention to mental health and legal history details.

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Review Our Guidelines & Expectations

Carefully review our Guidelines & Expectations before applying. Understanding what to expect helps set everyone up for success.

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We're Here to Help

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our team is available around the clock. Don't hesitate to reach out — every journey begins with a single step.

Phone & Fax
416-925-4531
Fax: 416-925-5304
Address
162 Madison Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 2S6
Availability
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Funded by

Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network United Way Greater Toronto
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We'd Love to
Hear From You

Whether you're looking for information about our program, want to refer a client, or are interested in volunteering, our team is here to help every step of the way.

Phone
416-925-4531  |  Fax: 416-925-5304
Address
162 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S5 View on Google Maps →
Hours
Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Complaints & Concerns
Email complaints@thousetoronto.org or see our Complaints Policy.