Searching for Help To Find Housing

Free service that helps connect people seeking rental housing to landlords with vacancies in the City of Guelph and County of Wellington. Services include:

• providing choices to search, find and keep housing - up to date rental listings
• help with completing applications for rent-geared-to-income, and housing allowance and rent bank assistance
• assistance with rental arrears may be available if facing eviction
• access point for housing assistance and income supports with rent and utility costs
• information on community agencies that may be able to help with housing
• information and advice with tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities
• landlord information sessions
• resource area with telephones and computers for public use

Services for women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced violence in a relationship, as well as those who have left abusive relationships or are considering leaving and want to establish violence-free lives in the community.

• risk assessment and safety planning
• access to emergency shelter
• individual and group counselling
• transitional planning
• health and wellness support
• legal information and referrals to police, lawyers, court, hospital
• advocacy and liaison with community agencies and resources
• help with custody, child support issues and getting financial support (eligibility must be established)
• accompaniment to police, court, lawyer, Crown Attorney/Legal Aid, Victim/Witness Assistance Program
• immediate telephone support and information through 24-hour Crisis Line

Services include neighbourhood programs and engagement, tenant and landlord consults and resources for students, lease reviews, rental listings.

In Student Experience, supportive spaces outside the classroom are cultivated for all students in which they can learn, build community, develop a sense of belonging, explore lived experiences and intersecting identities, deepen their understanding of themselves and each other, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Student Experience houses many specialized supports for students identifying as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, racialized, people of colour, members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, and members of various cultural, international, religious, and spiritual communities. Services areas include Cultural Diversity, the Indigenous Student Centre, International Student Experience, Multi-Faith Programs, Sexual and Gender Diversity, Neighbourhood Relations and Off-Campus Living, Sexual and Gender Diversity, Student Engagement and Leadership.

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

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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 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.

This listing provides information on where to get help in Halton Hills for those in need of Emergency Housing, Long Term Housing Supports, Emergency Food, Food Banks and Crisis Support.

In an emergency, call 9-1-1 for police, ambulance, fire.

For Crisis Support, please see listing of resources here

Emergency Housing

Out of the Cold

• call 905-877-7585
• provides overnight shelter and a meal during the colder months to those in need

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church

• call 905-877-1374
• Community and Family Services provide various emergency assistances to those in need

Lighthouse Emergency Shelter, Salvation Army Oakville

• call 905-339-2918
• provides safe, secure, short-term accommodations to individuals who are experiencing some type of housing crisis

Halton Women's Place

• call 905-878-8970
• provides emergency shelter, crisis services, and support to physically, sexually, financially, and emotionally abused women and their dependent children

Long Term Housing Supports

Halton Housing Help

• call 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1
• service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing

Links2Care (Acton/Georgetown)

• call 905-873-6502
• Transitional Housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * a community support coordinator provides family support

Summit Housing and Outreach Programs

• call 905-847-3206
• provides housing, treatment, and case management services for those in need of mental health supports in Halton Region

Support House

• call 905-845-9212
• offers community-based housing, support and wellness programs to people living with mental health issues and/or problematic substance use

Emergency Food

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• emergency help available if needed, by arrangement, outside of regular hours

Holy Cross HELPS

• call 905-873-1887
• supports people who are in need of emergency assistance

St Joseph Church, St Vincent Charities

• call 519-853-0784
• provides food vouchers to those in need

Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank

• call 519-853-5610
• food bank available on an as-needed basis following a personal interview and completion of application for assistance

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank

• call 905-877-1374
• available to assist anyone facing difficult circumstances

Food Banks

Acton Foodshare

• call 519-853-0457
• provides easy access to food for those individuals or families who are in need of basic needs assistance

Georgetown Bread Basket

• call 905-873-3368
• provides food to those in need who meet the eligibility criteria

Community Fridges

• call 905-635-1106
• a community fridge at both branches of the Halton Hills Public Library, stocked with 'Good Food bags'

Salvation Army Acton Community Church Food Bank

• call 519-853-5610
• food bank serving Acton and the surrounding community

Salvation Army Georgetown Community Church Food Bank

• call 905-877-1374
• food bank serving Georgetown and the surrounding community

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.

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
  

Mobile service which supports youth, single females and families at risk of homelessness, or episodic homelessness, to find immediate, long-term, safe and stable housing alternatives

• Emergency Supportive Housing Program for families and individual women in short-term accommodations
• Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
• Advocacy, referrals and community support to improve housing retention

Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory
* for emergency shelters see separate listing here


NONPROFIT HOUSING
Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business
* may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc.
* some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income)
* some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.)

How to find and apply to nonprofit housing:
For complete list see Halton Region website here
Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general:
* for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider
* for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here)

Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply


PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET
Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business

How to find private rental market housing:
Halton Housing Help
Contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here
* provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing
* posts listings of available housing (see here)

Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc.


YOUTH HOUSING
Bridging the Gap
For youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
* call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here

Community Youth Programs
Offers residential placement for youth, ages 15 to 18, not able to live with family but not ready for independent living
* call 905-845-9718 or see full listing here

Support House
Offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues
* call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here


HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT
Halton Region Housing Stability Fund
One-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing
* call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

VETS Canada
For Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless
* call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here


HELP TO PAY UTILITIES
See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here


PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS
Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities)
See separate listings for Burlington * Oakville * Milton * Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government

Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors)
* call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here


LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING
Halton Community Legal Services
Provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues
* call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here

The Halton office is the contact point for families/individuals who are interested in accessing:

• residential services and supports
• caregiver respite
• community participation supports (with social and recreational activities, work activities and volunteer activities, including Passport)
• specialized services, such as service coordination or clinical services
• person-directed planning supports

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

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.

Provides access to health care support at home, at school, or in the community

• care coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care
• care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or Home and Community Care Services community clinic
• referral to other community services when appropriate

Services available to eligible patients may include:

• nursing
• personal support
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• speech-language therapy
• social work
• nutritional counseling
• end-of-life care
• medical supplies and equipment
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supported living (adult day programs, assisted living, supportive housing, retirement homes, and short stay care)
• school health support services
• specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
• referral to other community supports
• Burlington Nursing Care Centre

Information and Referral offered through My Health GPS, 1-800-810-0000:

• system navigation
• access to community resources
• assistance with 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.

Provides supports and programs to individuals and families who are affected by violence. Works in partnership with numerous agencies and groups to build a stronger community.

The Transitional Support and Support Within Housing programs offer legal and housing support to women and their children who have experienced any form of woman abuse. Includes assistance to:

• assistance to find housing or maintain current housing
• develop individual safety plans and transitional plans
• identify long- and short-term goals
• connect with other services in the community, including legal, counselling, parenting, education, job training, income assistance, health and wellness or immigration services

See separate listings for Residential and Counselling program details

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

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

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.

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