Searching for Help To Find Housing

Housing application program

• allows people seeking affordable housing in City of Brantford and the County of Brant to apply to a large number of housing providers at the same time
  
• applicants complete a single application and can choose the locations and providers, which include over 13 housing providers and over 2,000 housing units, where they would like to be housed
  
• maintains the waiting list for these Social Housing / Rent Geared to Income units across Brant County

Resource centre focused on housing

Services include:

• diversion and prevention - stabilizes those at imminent risk of homelessness to maintain their housing or find alternative accommodation through access to case management and financial supports
  
• financial management services - acts as homelessness prevention for voluntary and mandatory clients needing support with their finances to maintain housing stability. The service ensures the payment of rent and utilities and access to case management supports
  
• ID clinic - provides financial supports to obtain a birth certificate, health card and other forms of ID. Staff will help complete the applications and may help with the cost of renewal or application fees
  
• rapid rehousing - Immediate access to short-term case management and financial support to avoid or exit emergency accommodations into permanent housing with necessary wrap around supports
  
• Housing Stability Fund - program can help obtain and maintain stable housing by providing utility arrears and deposits, housing related arrears or last month's rent
  
• outreach - community-based support
  
• access to emergency shelter

Home providers (families and citizens) offer a safe and nurturing environment for adults with developmental disabilities (home sharers)

• helps adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities

Group Living provides support to a small group of people in an agency-owned or rented home within Brantford and Brant County. Homes are designed with features to meet with specific needs of the people residing there and many of the homes are accessible

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and Passport supports

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports

Provides families, couples and individuals with assistance in finding and maintaining rental housing. Housing Services provides financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans or grants to eligible individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties that are leading to eviction or difficulty in securing housing.

Provides information about community services and access to mental health and developmental services for children and youth; including those with complex/special needs

FASD Program provides support to children/youth with FASD, or suspected FASD and their families.

• the FASD Worker works with the family, educators and other current services to provide an understanding of FASD and to identify strategies to meet the child's/youth's needs. They will help support connections to further services and resources, as needed
  
• Together We Can is the philosophy of the Caregiver Group which meets on a monthly basis to provide support and information. It offers a chance for caregivers to meet and network with other caregivers of children/youth living with FASD

Provides housing support services to individuals with serious mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. A rent supplement is available for participants. Goals of the program are to:

• Secure and maintain permanent and affordable housing
• Provide flexible, portable, and individualized supports
• Assist in the prevention of future involvement with the criminal justice system
• Provide connections and support with other community resources as required

Operates in partnership with the Mental Health Court Support Services Program through the Canadian Mental Health Association, Hamilton Branch.

Provides services to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are on a low income in finding safe and affordable housing.

Services include:

• listing of available rental accommodations
• free phone access
• subsidized housing applications
• housing search assistance
• information services
• community referrals

Multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community. Case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.
Services include:
* 24 Hour a day intake and admissions
* Meets basic needs by providing all meals and snacks, clothing, laundry and hygiene products, etc.
* Advocacy and Case Co-ordination
* Recreational / Therapeutic programming
* On-Site Access to Mental Health Services and Consulting Psychiatry
* On-Site Access to a General Practitioner and/or Nurse Practitioner
* On-Site Addiction / Substance Use Supports (Alternatives for Youth)
* On-Site sexual health clinic
* On-Site Withdrawal Management Assessment and Monitoring (St. Joseph's Hospital)
* Aftercare services through our Community Resource Centre

The Notre Dame Community Resource Centre, is a multi-agency resource centre for at-risk youth residing within the community who are between 16 and 21 years of age. Youth have access to a number of outreach support services and programs to assist them in remaining housed; diverting them from homelessness and street involvement.

A case coordinator assists the youth in navigating community and internal services based on their identified needs.

Free drop-in centre for youth in Hamilton. Offers a variety of themed activities and social events as well as:

• access to showers
• computers and wifi
• housing search assistance
• community referrals

Operates as an access point for subsidized housing in Hamilton. Subsidized housing is when rent is geared to the income of the recipient instead of market rates. Staff assist applicants with the application process and maintains the central waiting list for subsidized housing available from social housing providers.
Eligibility is calculated based on 30% of a household's gross monthly income. If applicant is receiving assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, a social assistance rent scale is applied. Additional charges may apply depending on the building (e.g. utilities, parking).
The organization is does not operate as a landlord and does not directly offer housing. Does not offer emergency shelters or emergency housing.

A program for individuals who want to learn more about developing tools to have a positive relationship with their landlord.

The course can be delivered as either one 3-hour session, or six 1-hour sessions.

After completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of completion recognized by landlords that they can use as a reference for new rentals.

The workshops are focused on the development of skills to assist with finding a place to live, securing the unit, rights and responsibilities, maintenance, tenancy, and ending a lease.

Program assists seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find safe, sustainable housing and assists to identify services that result in faster housing placement and more stabilized housing. Ongoing case management is offered to individuals for up to 12 months after they have been housed.

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:

• Persons with disabilities

The FIT program provides centralized intake for families requesting emergency shelter

• FIT supports families with eviction prevention services, shelter diversion and rapid re-housing from shelter, with the goal of reducing or avoiding emergency shelter stays.
  
• Through a coordinated shelter intake process FIT staff assess a family's housing needs and develop a plan for best housing options.
• Family must be within seven days of losing their housing to access support.
  

Provides families, couples and individuals with assistance in finding and maintaining rental housing. Housing Services provides financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans or grants to eligible individuals who are experiencing financial difficulties that are leading to eviction or difficulty in securing housing.

Working with existing social and health services to provide education programs, outreach, housing stability and support services to residents of Oxford County.

Outreach and Housing

Drop-In Services include:
* Form completion
* System navigation
* Advocacy
* Information on community resources
* Appointment support
* Housing system navigation
* Support completing rental applications
* Housing search support
* Kijiji tips & tricks

The Waterloo Region Community Services Department provides resources on the topics of:

• Income Support (e.g. Ontario Works)
  
• Employment Services/Employment Resource Centres
  
• Children's Services
  
• Seniors Services
  
• Housing Services
  

Program providing support for youth who have been involved with Family and Children Services. Helps youth to transition to a more independent lifestyle by developing and implementing a personal plan, and providing help navigating adult service systems and connecting with community supports and resources.
Offers the following types of support:

• emotional
• housing
• educational
• employment
• health
• legal

Providing support to 16 and 17-year-old youth seeking housing and/or housing maintenance; assistance to search for, view, apply, and retain housing. Support includes developing personal (life skills) and household management skills such as (but not limited to) budgeting, tenant skills, and connecting with additional community supports.

Additional Program Supports include:

• Financial Literacy
• Identification replacement, including access to free Digital Wallet
• Education opportunities
• Employment Readiness
• Advocacy
• Legal Services
• Immigration
• Health & Mental Health services
• Housing 101 Workshop available upon request

Housing trust that supports adults with severe autism and high health needs.
Offers outreach activities and support groups.

Provides access to single student residences and accommodation for students with families or student couples.

• offers short term accommodation to students and non-students during summer

Provides case management support to youth ages 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in:
* finding Ontario Works * food * alternative education * work * housing * counselling * financial management * life skills

Host Homes initiative:
* matches youth with host homeowners who provide safe temporary housing

Bridge House program:
* provides transitional housing for youth for a period of up to 2 years in residential neighbourhoods in Burlington and Milton

Oakville Residence
* provides transitional housing for a period of up to 2 years in a bachelor style apartment

Service Navigator (north-end Halton only)
* connect youth ages 14-24 with community supports and case management