Searching for Rental Housing

Owns and manages 1100 units at 19 sites across Durham Region

• townhouses and apartment complexes
• mix of subsidized and market tenants
• includes seniors units
• assists with related services to support residents in their housing
• works with residents to manage and maintain housing units

Senior citizens apartment building complex

• hot meal available at noon Mon-Fri to residents and guests

COVID19 -- Resource rooms open for drop in, computers available for use for housing and employment related needs * Harm Reduction Programs back to regular hours

Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Employment Services to assist any job seeker with their resume, cover letter, job search, skills upgrading and more. Ask about our Ready to Go program for youth up to age 30 which has pre-employment training and certifications followed by a paid job trial

Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle) teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth up to the age of 18, after school recreation space, skills development, community volunteer hours opportunities

Group Counselling Anger Management for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups for parents of children 5-12 and teens, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. Continuous intake except in July/August

Housing work with clients to find permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada

Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April

Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham

Learning Alternatives
Non-credit upgrading program for adults who wish to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills in preparation for employment, apprenticeship, secondary, post-secondary or independence goals * one-to-one instruction is provided in a small group setting * offer flexible schedules and provide year round intake and assessment

Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations

Residential Program designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Womens Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals

Services include

• access to rent-geared-to-income housing for low income families, seniors and non-seniors across Durham Region
• property management functions for the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation provided by the Housing Services Division, Region of Durham
• administers annual subsidies to social housing providers in Durham Region
• oversees the development of new affordable housing initiatives

Develops and manages non-profit rental housing for families, seniors and singles in Ajax

• Monarch Mews with 142 family townhomes
• Ashley Manor with 77 seniors apartments
• River Breeze with 100 family townhomes
• Westwood Manor with 70 seniors apartments
• Post Hill with 101 mixed family, singles and seniors
• Hubbard Station with 84 apartments studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units

Provides both Rent Geared to Income Housing and Market Rent Housing ( Apartments and Townhouses)

Housing Security: The Help Centre supports clients with a full time Housing Support Worker and part-time Landlord Liaison. For those more self-sufficient, up-to-date Northumberland housing listings are available by email, website and community agencies.

• Housing Support Worker assists with: housing search, arranging apartment viewings, completing rental applications, as well as Rent-Gear to Income application, review personal budgets and hold a 3 months follow up to address needs.
• Landlord Liaison builds strong and trustworthy relationships with local landlords.
• The purpose of these 2 positions is to enhance successful tenancies.

Senior Service Help Program: this program provides low-income seniors and their families with help to manage their daily lives.

• The Seniors' Service Helper assists with accessing resources and community services, reviewing or creating a budget, planning meals and grocery shopping, downsizing living arrangements and attending appointments and meetings.
• These services specifically designed for seniors help to eliminate isolation and allow them to stay safely in their homes longer.

The Help Centre delivers a wide variety of services and programs that are not addressed by other government or social service agencies.

THC assists Northumberland low-income residents with:

• Navigating through the social service system
• Completing government forms
• Advocating with other community agencies and organizations
• Money Management (budgeting and financial literacy)
• Helping with the preparation of income tax returns
• Meal planning and grocery shopping assistance, senior check in for seniors
• Providing one-on-one tutoring to residents who would like to improve their language skills
• Providing English as a Second Language classes for newcomers
• Drop off location for translations (any language)
• Assisting through financial grants or advocating with the utility company
• Free photocopying and faxing
• Providing information and referrals
• Distributing back packs for kids and food hampers for families
• Supporting clients to find affordable housing

See separate listings for:

• Housing Support
• Income Assistance
  
  Outreach program allows THC to provide programs and services throughout the county. Campbellford, Brighton, Colborne, Warkworth, Port Hope, Alderville are the locations where THC delivers its services at the community hub offices

Provide affordable rental housing for people with low to moderate income, seniors or people with special needs throughout Northumberland County.

• Offer rent geared-to-income housing for 344 municipally owned units, rent supplement units and private non-profit/co-operative and federal housing providers throughout Northumberland County
• Maintains the centralized waiting lists for subsidized housing
• Buildings are located in Port Hope, Cobourg, Colborne, Warkworth, Hastings, Brighton and Campbellford
• Waiting period for subsidized housing and vacant units are offered on a chronological basis, according to the date the application is received.

Provides affordable housing to people.

• 78 units - 15 of which are market rent, 63 rent geared to income

A 20-unit apartment building offering rent-geared-to-income housing.

Affordable housing for seniors in Northumberland County.

• Non-smoking facility
• No smoking on property

Non-Profit housing offering:

• 18 low-end-market-rent units
• 78 geared-to-income units including 2 with access for wheelchairs
• One 5 bedroom house in the west end of Cobourg for physically/mentally challenged persons

Offers assistance to individuals and families who are homeless, require housing help, or are facing eviction to arrange more secure housing * Services include:

• completing applications for social housing
• annual rent reviews
• eviction prevention
• furniture bank referrals
• income supports
• budget maintenance
• housing stabilization
• tenant rights and responsibilities
• rental housing lists
• crisis and emergency information

Provides referrals to Scarborough Furniture Bank for residents of Scarborough who qualify.

Independent living apartments for seniors * 90 one bedroom and 34 two bedroom apartments * 6 accessible apartments * some of the one-bedroom apartments are offered with rent-geared-to-income subsidies, with the wait list managed by The Regional Municipality of York.

• personal care and assistance with activities of daily living offered by Home and Community Care Support Services Central and CHATS
• building is located beside Parkview Village Centre, which provides fitness centre, recreational activities, health seminars, library, café, barber/hairdresser shop, lounges, patio, and garden lots

Seniors apartments

• 51 units
• one bedroom apartments

One and two bedroom apartments

• 150 units including 9 accessible units
• also retirement home -- assisted living care, capacity 52
• respite care -- minimum one week stay
• visiting doctor, nursing staff on duty
• social and recreation programs
• Ukrainian environment

Offers apartments to students of Sir Sandford Fleming College, Seneca College Aviation & Trent University

• modern, partially furnished suites include six private rooms and a shared common living area, kitchen facilities and two washrooms
• affordable and flexible 8 or 12 month lease options available for 6 bedroom rentals
• residents can also choose traditional housing to be paired with only same gender roommates
• all-inclusive pricing includes utilities and internet
• onsite laundry facilities making use of a convenient digital payment system

Resident Advisor live in the residence community

• students selected and trained as role models and leaders

170 affordable housing units for independent living seniors. There are recreational programs available.

A non-profit apartment building for independent seniors 60 years of age and older * 179 bachelor, studio and one bedroom apartments * activities and events include card games, bingo, exercise classes, movie nights and crafts.

Designated buildings with 130 units for assisted living with on-site personal care and support services for Chinese and older adults * services include personal care, light
chores, house cleaning, kitchen duties, meal preparation, medication reminders
and bathing

COVID19 Services provided remotely; call, email or fax and staff will follow up

Housing help, including information and referral, advice on tenant rights and responsibilities, eviction prevention, drop-in Tuesday mornings

• promotes affordable housing options
• Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner, assistance with housing search and application process

Toronto Rent Bank
Access centre for interest-free repayable loans to low-income households in rental arrears, or needing to move into more suitable housing; also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing

• must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements of 50 percent or less from social assistance
• landlord and tenant mediation
• follow-up search assistance and community referrals

Utilities Program
Access centre for utilities assistance

• help with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program providing assistance to lower-income customers with their electricity bills
• help with applications for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) providing assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
• for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327
• access to Toronto Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) providing one-time grant to help pay electricity and gas bills

Community Building and Connections
Advocacy or access to financial aid to support integration and settlement in new community, including support to maintain or access permanent housing

• for women, seniors and individuals who are unhoused due to domestic violence, and not eligible for existing federal settlement programs
• also for residents of Scarborough or eastern North York, who have low income and at risk for homelessness

Settlement Program
Orientation, interpretation, referral to education, employment or health services, help with form filling, citizenship test preparation classes

Landlord Recruitment Program
Matches tenants with landlords, includes free rental listings, and information on landlord and tenant rights

EPIC Program
Follow-up case management services for individuals recently housed by the City of Toronto, by referral from City of Toronto outreach service

Newcomer housing support and settlement services, including information and referrals to other services such as Access York for rent or utility assistance intake, furniture bank, mediation services, legal clinic

• assists low income youth, families, newcomers and seniors in determining housing needs and applications to York Region Subsidized Housing and Special Priority
• assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program
• information sessions on subsidized housing and utility assistance, as well as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program
• advocacy for landlords and tenants, including connections to community resources and long- term support
• landlord registry, including recruitment of landlords, free rental listings, and landlord and tenant matching
• information on landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities

For Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) intake, contact United Way Simcoe Muskoka, 1-855-487-5327

Provides assistance to resident through a range of services for housing related needs, including:

• help to maintain housing
• help to find housing
• help with financial assistance
• help for landlords
• help with support services
• help with emergency housing

Provides safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income Indigenous families and individuals.

Provides central policy/program administration and develops training for Aboriginal Housing provider groups. Encourages policies to achieve tenant involvement.

• 11 affordable housing units
• 132 rent geared to income units
• accessible units
• partial utilities included in affordable housing units
• utilities not included in rent geared to income units
• laundry on site
• parking available