How to Report a Crime For an emergency – 911 If it is NOT a emergency – 416 808 2222 You can report online – ( theft, fraud, property damage, diving complaint, vehicle theft, graffiti,) An ongoing Issue – (noise complaint, trespassing etc) – Our Neighbourhood Officers Scott Surridge – Scott.Surridge@torontopolice.on.ca Gabriel Kuok – Gabriel.Kuok@torontopolice.on.ca A crime you want to report Anonymously 1-800 – 222 – 8477 Homelessness Support If you are noticing any homelessness in the market and would like to provide support, please DO NOT call 911, unless individuals are violent against themselves or others. Instead call 311 and ask to speak to the Streets For Homes Department This will dispatch a crew within 4 hours to help support the individual(s) and provide support for non- crisis mental health issues. Mental Health Support Call 911 if you are in an emergency, immediate danger, or medical distress. For other needs, call 211 to be connected to mental health and other social services. Click below for more resources provided by the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario City of Toronto Mental Health Support Ontario Mental Health Support Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCIT) The Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCITs) are collaborative partnerships between participating Toronto area hospitals and the Toronto Police Service (TPS). The program partners a mental health nurse and a specially trained police officer to respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. More information can we found here If you or someone around you is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-2222 CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION – QUICK GUIDE TO RESOURCES IN TORONTO CLICK HERE Theft Prevention The Toronto Police Service, 55 Division has put together this excellent info-graphic with information on business safety for those who have had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information please see our resources page Quick Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses: Ensure locks, alarms and CCTV are operational Track inventory and update insurance coverage Leave lights on inside and out Post emergency contact keyholder information inside the store Remove high-value items from window view When checking your business, do so during the day. Back up all business documentation Tell your business neighbours your plan Display empty cash drawer in window view Report suspicious activity by calling non-emergency line (416) 808-2222 De-Escalation Techniques Factors for Safety and Inclusion Safe Injection Sites You can download info on Evaluation Results of the St. Stephen’s Community House Overdose Prevention Site – Here Needle Pick ups for SSCH Please call us between those hours at 416 925-2103 ex 3000. After hours, please email tcatadmin@sschto.ca. Returning Medical Sharps Does your household use medical sharps for a family member’s health condition? If so, don’t throw them in the garbage. Improper disposal could put household members, pets, housekeepers, janitors and municipal workers at risk of being harmed by needle stick injuries. Instead, take them to your local pharmacy that participates in the HPSA return programs. By doing this you ensure the proper collection and disposal of these items. Do your part in protecting the environment. It’s easy and free. For more info CLICK HERE Other Emergency Contacts Toronto Police Services Emergency: 911 Non-emergency: 416-808 2222 City of Toronto – Community Development Officers Manager: 416-886-7542 Toronto Community Housing 416-981-5500 Toronto Community Housing Community Safety Unit 416-921-2323 What’s Up Walk In Youth 13-29yrs Free Walk-In Mental Health Counselling. No fee. No appointment. No Health Card. Six locations across Toronto. 1-866-585-MHTO (6486) Toronto Public Health – Community Support Team 416-338-7600 Victim Services Toronto Victim Services Toronto provides 24/7 Immediate Crisis Response, intervention and prevention services which are responsive to the needs of individuals, families and communities affected by crime and sudden tragedies. 416-808-7066 Province of Ontario – Victim Witness Assistance Program 416-325-3265 Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors 416-640-1459 Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers takes anonymous information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are not recorded and Crime Stoppers does not have call display, guaranteeing your identity remains anonymous. People providing information will be given a secret code number. You will never be asked to identify yourself or testify in court. 416-222-TIPS (8477) Toronto Distress Centre Provides 24-hour telephone support, 365 days a day. Offer round the clock response to those experiencing emotional distress or in need of crisis intervention and suicide prevention. They also provide face to face support and counselling to people dealing with the effects of suicide and homicide. 416-408-HELP (4357) Kids Help Phone Line When young people reach out for help, either by phone or online. Kids Help Phone is there for them with the immediate, caring, professional, anonymous help and hope they need and deserve. Kids Help Phone doesn’t trace calls or IP addresses, and they don’t use call display. 1-800-668-6868 Gerstein Centre The Gerstein Centre provides crisis intervention to adults, living in the City of Toronto. The Centre provides supportive counselling for immediate, crisis issues and referrals to other services for on-going, non-crisis issues. Our service is a community mental health service and is non-medical. crisis line, 416-929-5200 referral line 416-929-9897 Emergency Shelter Central Intake: 416-338-4766 or 1-877-338-3398 211Toronto Web-enable local data to create a fully searchable, bilingual point of access to over 60,000 community, social, health and related government programs and services in Ontario. 211 311 Information about City Services. Neighbourhood Community Officer Program - Division 14 Neighbourhood Community Officers work in partnership with local residents and community-based organizations to address crime, disorder and community safety issues. They are embedded in one neighbourhood for at least four years to actively co-develop solutions mobilize Toronto Police resources in order to reduce crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour. Acting as ambassadors for the Toronto Police Service, they work collaboratively with residents as well as community agencies to build sustainable solutions. For more information on this program please see the Toronto Police Website Our Neighbourhood Community Officers are: scott.surridge@torontopolice.on.ca Gabriel.kuok@torontopolice.on.ca David.so@torontopolice.on.ca Alvin.Maniquis@torontopolice.on.ca This team works 7 days on, 7 days off rotation that starts on Thursday and ends on Wednesday. These are day shifts starting at 7am and finishing at 7pm. Either Gabe and Scott are on shift or David and Alvin are on shift. ________________________ If you cannot get a hold of our officers… Sgt. Jeff Zammit – Jeffrey.Zammit@torontopolice.on.ca Works Monday to Friday and can be a point of contact if you cannot get a hold of Scott, Gabe, Alvin or David. ________________________ You can also contact the Kensington Cops through facebook and Twitter for live updates on all things related to safety in Kensington Market Report an Incident If you would like to report anything within the market that we should be aware off, please use our form below; THIS FORM IS NOT IN USE – PLEASE GO HERE Name * Email* Contact Telephone Details What is it that you would like us to know?