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Exists to advise, shape and coordinate community responses to homelessness, and related needs to the London area

Collaborative community-based Housing First program * works to improve health and housing outcomes for people experiencing chronic and persistent homelessness

The Street Outreach and Informed Response Team provide the following services:

• advocacy to access services
• campsite tracking and engagement
• first point of contact for people sleeping on the streets
• diversion to natural supports
• support through the housing process
• harm reduction, Naloxone distribution and syringe recovery
  

Housing Selection Workers identify private-market landlords and property groups interested in making apartments available to people experiencing homelessness

Housing Stability Workers provide intensive case management support to people that have experienced persistent homelessness who are now housed

Services and Programs:

• London Cares Resting Place

Legal advice and representation in court or at tribunals regarding Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program benefits, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance benefits, Landlord/Tenant advice and representation (for tenants only), and Employment Law


For landlord/tenant advice contact:
Tenant Duty Counsel
519-438-2890

Independent body established to resolve disputes between residential landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication * provides information concerning tenant and landlord rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) * processes applications to determine and regulate justified rent increases and jurisdiction for both landlords and tenants

Rent Control Guidelines - Landlords are allowed to raise rents without seeking government approval up to the approved guidelines * contact Board for current percent or visit the website

Formerly the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal

Housing cooperative helping low-income First Nations households living in urban areas to obtain suitable and affordable rental housing in the private market * provides assistance to Native sponsors whose purpose is to supply housing for low-income First Nations households

Emergency beds have been shifted to hotel until further notice

Intake coordination is done by City of London

Multi-disciplinary health and social service organization with five branches providing housing support and alleviation of poverty through emergency shelter for men, family emergency shelter, addiction recovery treatment, community mental health programs, and household needs through our community voucher program

Community Mental Health Programs - Provides support to individuals, and their family members, who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness or addiction, and who may also be experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless

Men's Mission - 146-bed emergency and domiciliary shelter providing accommodation, rehabilitation, crisis counselling and food

Mission Store - Distributes clothing free of charge through the Emergency Voucher Program * sells gently used items in ten departments * sales tax not charged

Quintin Warner House - Men's live-in addiction treatment centre and after-care services

Rotholme Family Shelter - 24-hour emergency shelter for homeless parents and their children. Rotholme can accommodate up to 20 families or 64 unique individuals

Supports and information for people on low income * front-line services for mediation, referrals, homelessness prevention and publication of plain language public legal educational resources * housing resources * works to find solutions beyond emergency relief of poverty * volunteer income tax program for late filing

LIFE*SPIN Affordable Housing Initiative - Permanent affordable housing * 5 commercial units including 2 bachelor units, 3 two-bedroom units, and 5 one-bedroom units

Office of the Community Advocate - Assists with completion of forms for ODSP, OAS, GIS, subsidized housing, assistive devices, internal reviews, requests for reconsideration

Public Legal Education - Publishes plain-language information and training materials regarding poverty issues and legislative changes

The "Living Room" - Offers space for programming related to basic quality of life for people affected by poverty

Services and Programs:

• Christmas Sponsorship Program
• Free Store

Assists in the resolution of issues between students and landlords and/or students and London residents through informal and formal mediation

Acts as a neutral third party to provide information and suggest approaches to problems * handles landlord/tenant issues, noise complaints, property appearance, parking complaints, roommate concerns and other lifestyle issues * does not act as an advocate or offer legal advice

Provides mediation services to the community * helps to work out fair and lasting solutions to most kinds of disputes including small claims court and civil matters, neighbourhood conflicts, landlord-tenant disputes, roommate difficulties, employer-employee programs and interpersonal conflict

Does not offer mediation for disputes involving a client of Community Legal Services, or matters of parental responsibility, divorce, pending criminal matters or claims in excess of small claims court limit

Provides Conflict Resolution Training workshops for the London Community. If given adequate notice, the workshops can be tailored to the needs of the specific organization

Operated by law students under the supervision of an experienced lawyer, and partnered with Community Legal Services at Western University

Builds safe and affordable homes for qualified families, couples or single people * homes are built by volunteers with donated materials and services * offers an a geared-to-income mortgage to qualified applicants

Services and Programs:

• London Adelaide ReStore
• London Pacific ReStore
• London Wonderland ReStore
• St Thomas ReStore
• Stratford ReStore
• Woodstock ReStore

Nonprofit group committed to making safe, affordable housing possible for persons and families facing economic barriers * partnership of community faith groups * some units are wheelchair accessible

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

A support service for seniors * accompaniment to medical and non-medical appointments or community events * organizing and managing individual's household * help with a move * companionship and emotional support * relief for family * services help seniors and individuals remain independent and connected to their community * assistance for individuals who are medically fragile and whose families are not always available.

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

Food Bank
Food assistance program providing both perishable & non-perishable food (canned & boxed food, frozen food, meats, fruits & vegetables) * bread * Emergency Walk-in Food Bank * once every 4 weeks assistance * limited baby food, formula and diapers (when available) * food assistance can be accessed by appointment once every four weeks if required * Drop-in coffee, baked goods and bread.

Emergency Housing
Provides families with emergency housing which accomodates up to 10 people(s) maximum for a 6 week stay.
If "The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter" is filled to capacity, a single night arrangement at local accomodations (hotel/motel) can be arranged for individuals.

Volunteer Program
Volunteer service and school Community Service Hours programs * drop off resume or complete The Salvation Army Volunteer Registration Form available from Salvation Army office

Wellness Program - Dental, Eyeglasses, Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance
Program offers a grant depending on financial situations to the maximum of $200 to assist with the following: dental, prescriptions, eyeglasses, medical equipment, transportation to out of town medical appointments, identification replacement

Housing Advocacy
Assistance with documentation and advice on landlord tenant issues

Low-income Electric Assistance Program (LEAP)
Access Centre to apply for LEAP - a hydro or gas utility arrears payment assistance program * grant is credited directly toward hydro portion of bill * available up to the maximum of $500

Camps
Overall purpose is to serve the total personality and health needs of the camper; spiritual, educational, social, and recreational through a creative, healthful experience, in co-operative group living in outdoor settings * Adventure camps * Mum and Tots * Sleep Away camp for youth only * applications available through Woodstock branch, Tillsonburg branch, Norwich branch, Ingersoll branch

VON Canada has many services to offer. These include:

* Adult Day Program
* Shower Program
* Bereavement Support Program
* Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health Awareness Clinic
* Friendly Visiting Volunteer Program
* Home at Last Program
* Hospice Visiting Program
* Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (excerise classes)
* Special Services at Home and Passport Programs

Consulations to help manage living space and furniture discussing ageing in home and other options. Discussions based on ergonomics, safety and mobility in home with individuals and any support staff. Creating functional spaces that support life transitions. Consultations can be in person or online.

Provides the community with education and awareness of the causes, needs and effects of homelessness in Perth County.

Emergency Assistance for those not on Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and have no access to other supports, have applied to EI but have not received payment. How to Apply online HERE or contact at 519-271-3773 Ext 200. Rates based on OW entitlements and are issued temporarily for 16-48 days through an expedited process

Ontario Works - Basic Financial Assistance may be available to assist with cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits and employment assistance. Eligibility is assessed by reviewing family size, income, assets and housing cost. At this time applications for financial assistance and participation agreements can be completed over the phone and verified through third party checks. More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE How to Apply online HERE or contact at 1-888-999-1142 (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)

Financial Assistance - Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income, monthly drug benefit card and other services including covering the costs related to starting a job or work placement

Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness, or caring for preschool children

Community Participation - volunteer placements, job search programs based on individual's skills, experience and circumstances, employment placement - job matching service, basic education -- basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, literacy and basic skills, job skills training -- development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training, supports to self-employment and referrals to self-employment programs

Discretionary Benefits may include one-time health related items such as eye glasses, emergency dental treatment, prosthetics and health related supplies, Non-health related items such as essential appliances, utility arrears (in order to avoid disconnection, costs associated with funerals, burials and cremations. Programs may vary by City or Municipality

MyBenefits www.ontario.ca/mybenefits online access to report changes to or to get information about your Ontario Works file.

Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian or with no available parent

Emergency Homelessness - People and families in need of emergency housing during regular work hours should contact the Ontario Works office to speak with an Outreach worker. Outside of normal business hours, contact Shelterlink at 519-272-2294 or 1-888-829-7484

Provide people living on a low income free legal services for certain problems.

Services:

• provide legal advice
• assistance filling out forms
• represent at some tribunals and courts
• referrals to other agencies when Legal Aid cannot help

Give legal information sessions for members of the public and other community agencies and work to improve the laws that affect low income people in Ontario with community partners.

The Clinic is a non-profit corporation staffed by lawyers, community legal workers, and administrative staff, and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the community.

Access to Government of Ontario services and documentation at various counter and kiosk locations. Services available at each location vary and some services are available online.

Services include:

• birth, marriage and death certificates
• health card registration Ontario photo card
• driver and vehicle licensing
• accessible parking permits
• fishing and hunting licenses
• employment standards claims
• business registration
• provincial tax returns and payments
• Ontario government publications
• Landlord and Tenant Board

Shelter Movers collaborates with local businesses and community services (e.g. shelters, police, schools, services) who refer clients that have decided to leave an abuser, and have a safer place to go. Shelter Movers makes all the arrangements to move and store survivors' belongings securely, on the clients' terms.

Access to a wide range of Ontario government services and information

• staff assistance, information and referral

Driver and Vehicle -- vehicle permits and plates

• drivers licences
  
• accessible parking permits
  
• copies of records
  
• product sales including information packages on specific used vehicles

Health -- Ontario health card registration, renewal, replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) and change of name or address

• organ and tissue donor registration

Photo Identification -- Ontario Photo Card provision, renewal or replacement