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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
- service to clients moving from a shelter, rooming house, apartment or transporting items out of storage
Provides cost-effective moving services to individuals, families or organizations with limited financial resources * accepts referrals from police, Case Managers, housing workers, recipients of Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), lawyers, churches, hospital, social workers, students and seniors * service any clients who are moving from a shelter, a rooming house, an apartment or those who are transporting items out of storage * also provides moving, packing, organizing and hoarding case moves
A service that helps individuals access and maintain safe and affordable housing
Services include:
Telephone support service
- get answers to general questions about housing by calling 3-1-1
One-to-one support
- for individuals who are having difficulty finding or maintaining their housing
- connects individuals with community services and resources
- advocates on behalf of renters with landlords and social service agencies
- an appointment must be booked by calling 3-1-1
- appointments are available on specific days in Burlington, Georgetown, Milton and Oakville
- a free service for renters and landlords
- links to housing supports in Halton
Landlord Engagement Specialist
- can help landlords resolve tenant issues
- provides direction to community resources that can help with the Residential Tenancies Act and other responsibilities as a landlord
Office: 3-1-1 from anywhere within The Regional Municipality of Halton or 905-825-6000
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Applicants are selected from the Halton Access to Community Housing (HATCH) rent-geared-to-income (RGI) waiting list
- there are a limited number of market rent units
- communities include townhouses and apartments as well as single and semi-detached dwellings
Oakville Family Communities:
- The Oaklands, 2021& 2031 Merchants Gate (147 units)
- Bray's Lane, 2299 Bray's Lane (56 townhouse units)
- Donaghey Square, 1531 Sixth Line (32 townhouse units)
- The Abbeyview, 1150 Dorval Drive (50 apartment units)
- Golden Briar Heights, 2250 Golden Briar Trail (88 townhouse units)
- Glen Valley Place, 1220 Glen Valley Road (55 townhouse units)
- Sheridan Woods, 2301 Sheridan Garden Drive (51 townhouse units)
- Margaret Drive, 287-359 Margaret Drive (48 townhouse units)
- Maurice Drive, 284-320 Maurice Drive (16 apartment units, 44 total of a mixture semis/townhouse/detached units)
- Elm Road, 1478-1492 Elm Road (54 townhouse units)
Oakville Seniors Communities:
- John R Rhodes Residence, 271 Kerr Street (242 units)
- Rotary Gardens, 234-274 Woodside Drive & 1285-1299 Sedgewick Crescent (28 units)
Burlington Family Communities:
- Walkers Landing, 515 Walkers Line & 4105 Longmoor Drive (80 townhouse units)
- Walkers Fields, 2300 Walkers Line (57 townhouse units)
- Maple Crossing, 1300 Maple Crossing Boulevard (91 townhouse units)
- Burloak Drive, 254-360 Burloak Drive (54 townhouse units)
Burlington Seniors Communities:
- Walkers Landing (seniors), 513 Walkers Line (49 units)
- Wellington Terrace, 410 John Street (126 units)
- Pinedale Avenue, 5250 Pinedale Avenue (141 units)
- Longmoor Drive, 4100 Longmoor Drive (109 units)
- Aldershot Village Residence, 540 Plains Road E (65 units)
Burlington All Ages Communities
- Brant Court, 708 & 710 Brant Street (16 units)
Milton Seniors Communities:
- The Bruce Apartments, 40 Ontario Street S (88 units)
- Martin House Seniors Residence, 189 Ontario Street S (80 units)
Milton All Ages Communities
- Harmony Court, 111 Ontario Street N (36 units)
Halton Hills Seniors Communities:
- Kin Court, 3 Hyde Park Drive, Georgetown (24 units)
- Sargent Court, 11 Sargent Road, Georgetown (38 units)
- John Armstrong Terrace, 8 Durham Street, Georgetown (89 units)
- Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Drive, Acton (52 units)
Halton Hills Family Communities:
- Holmesway Place, 10-44 Holmesway Place, Acton (18 semi-detached units)
- Braeside, 46 Holmesway Place, Acton (12 units)
Services provided: Senior Relocation Management
- providing planning from start to finish covering packing, unpacking, set-up in the new residence, arranging temporary storage as well as preparing the home for sale
- working with clients to sell online, consign, donate and dispose of unwanted household items
Homecare Search Services
- working with clients to identify homecare services needed to live independently
- identify suitable providers and develop a plan to put the services in place
Senior Housing Advice and Search
- working with clients to understand their needs, and conduct research of senior living communities (i.e., retirement homes, seniors apartments or assisted living)
- assist them when making their housing decision including arranging and attending property walk-throughs
Community legal clinic that helps low income individuals living in Halton with their legal problems, for free
- office is located in Oakville, but staff are available to meet clients in Milton, Burlington, Oakville, and Halton Hills (Georgetown and Acton)
- community outreach clinics at various locations including local libraries, food banks, courthouses, and outreach organizations on a rotating basis
Depending on the kind of problem, may be able to help by providing:
- Summary Advice
- Brief Services
- Representation
- Referrals for legal problems they cannot assist with, and to other community organizations like food banks, social and health services, crisis intervention agencies, and navigation help
Support can be provided for:
- Income Support and Public Benefits
- Housing Law
- Employment Rights
- Human Rights
- Secondary Legal Consultation
- Indigenous Rights and Services
- Youth Rights
Mobile Legal Clinic
- serving Acton and Georgetown
- a lawyer on site providing free legal information and advice in each community on alternating Fridays
- schedule will be posted on social media
ID Clinic
- offering monthly ID Clinics to provide assistance with the legal barriers preventing members of the Trans, Non-Binary, and Queer communities from accurately identifying themselves on official documents
- more information on website (haltonlegal.ca/id-clinic)
Legal Health Check-Up
- an online check-up to help people who are living in poverty identify legal problems and get help
- if you do not have enough money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, your legal health may be at risk
- visit website to take the check-up (legalhealthcheckup.ca)
Note:
- HCLS does not provide a full range of services, nor does it provide legal aid certificates
- callers needing certificates or help in family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board compensation, etc. should contact a Legal Aid of Ontario office
Online list of co-ops with open waiting lists * scholarship for member co-operative residents in postsecondary programs * youth leadership camp
Participating member of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
Toll Free: 1-888-332-3234
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
Fax: 905-279-7286
Fax: 1-888-322-2841
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Adjudicative tribunal under auspices of Social Justice Tribunals Ontario
- informs landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act
- provides balanced and timely dispute resolution in accordance with the law
- handles eviction applications filed by non-profit housing cooperatives
Effective January 1, 2024: Rent increase guideline for 2024 is 2.5% and applies only to residential units first occupied by or before November 15, 2018; visit Ontario provincial website for rent increase guideline, rules and exceptions
For emergency shelters and transitional housing, see separate listings
Family Reconciliation Program
Mediation and counselling for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their identified family
Home for Good
Intensive case management supporting youth to obtain and maintain permanent housing; collaboration of community organizations using Housing First for Youth model
Housing Program
Intensive case management; assists youth in building positive relationships with landlord and/or property management; advocacy and information on rights and responsibilities
Outreach
Assist youth in community in development of life skills, problem solving skills; promotion of social support networks and personal independence
- community information and referrals
- counselling, anger management
- counselling for youth and young adults
- employment assistance including resume/cover letter preparation, job search
- social housing application assistance
- year round income tax clinic
- leadership skills development
- children's breakfast club (on and off site)
- outreach
- workshops for women and youth
- social and recreation activities, including children's book club and youth homework club
- pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
- Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications
- intake assessment required
- annual Christmas toy distribution application deadline October 15
- information and referrals, including immigration, employment and community services
- counselling
- some form filling assistance
- access to computers
- exchange of information
- research and community consultations to identify housing needs, gaps, priorities
- creation of partnerships among housing and social service providers and funding bodies
- advocacy and education on housing issues
* de-cluttering and reorganizing of rooms, closets or storage spaces
* packing and unpacking of belongings for those relocating to a new home
* home staging
* home office set up
* downsizing
* assisting older adults with transition to a retirement / nursing home
- free in-home consultation
- individualized support through the process of decluttering and downsizing
- disseminating waste and donation of items within the community
- floor plan to help decide what to keep and what will fit
- arrange for and supervise professional movers
- packing/moving/unpacking and settling in
- setting up new residence
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Regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties.
- Responds to complaints about offences under the Residential Tenancies Act.
- Investigates complaints up to prosecution.
- Receives complaints and investigates maintenance issues where there are no municipal standards.
Complaints may be made to this Unit, or to the Landlord and Tenant Board, or to both (Complaints requiring a repayment order must be made to the Landlord and Tenant Board.)
The role of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is to:
- resolve disputes between landlords and tenants through mediation or adjudication
- resolve eviction applications from co-ops
- provide information to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
The LTB's customer service officers process applications, schedule hearings, and provide information to the public about the Residential Tenancies Act. Customer service officers do not provide legal advice.
Financial assistance is available for:
- last month's rent
- rent arrears
- utility arrears
- appliances and mattresses
- bed bug prevention
- moving costs
Services include:
- listing of available rental accommodations
- free phone access
- subsidized housing applications
- housing search assistance
- information services
- community referrals
- 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
Emergency or crisis services not provided. For access to emergency or crisis services, contact COAST Hamilton, ConnexOntario, or Crisis Services Canada.
Crisis: 519-824-7822 ext 3712
Fax: 519-824-9990
Rent Bank : 519-824-7822 ext 3712
Housing Allowance : 519-824-7822 ext 4130 or ext 4710
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- The Help Centre allows Social Service related computer use to clients on a drop in or reservation basis. Computer and one to one assistance is based on staff availability. Computers, phones, photocopier/fax, and a board with community programs are available.
- Individuals can book one on one appointments with the Help Centre Support Coordinator for Social Service related support such as assistance with internal programme applications. Clients can call or drop in with questions about the different Social Service programmes, or make appointments/drop in to receive help filling out an application.
- Help Centre can also assist individuals by providing listings for Market Rent units in the community.
- All services are free.
Toll Free (within Wellington County): 1-800-628-9205
Fax: 519-821-8192
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- evictions
- rent increases
- maintenance and tenant rights issues
- rent-geared-to-income housing concerns and reviews
- eligibility
- denial or suspension of benefits
- overpayments
- assistance applying for OW or ODSP
Assists non-unionized workers who have questions about:
- rights in the workplace including unpaid wages, leaves of absence, reprisal, termination and severance pay
- wrongful dismissal
- workplace harassment and discrimination
Referrals given for areas of law that the Legal Clinic does not practice, including family law, criminal law, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board matters, human rights law, traffic offences, and civil litigation issues
Legal Health Check-Up:
- online check-up to help people living in poverty to identify legal problems and get help
- without adequate money to live on, a good home or job, or family, social and health supports, an individual's legal health may be at risk
- housing counselling
- information and referral
- matches tenants with landlords, eviction prevention, landlord outreach and recruitment, housing listings
Rent Bank access centre -- interest-free repayable loans to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing
- must have legal status in Canada and meet income requirements
- clients of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program may be eligible
- landlord and tenant mediation
- money management advice
- follow-up search assistance and community referrals
- also interest-free loans for first and last month's rent deposit to move into more affordable housing
- also for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- 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
Community Withdrawal Support Service: set of services offering an alternative to residential withdrawal management
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM): Specialized medical clinic designed for people who are experiencing health issues related to their drug and/or alcohol use.
Drug Treatment Court: Specialized court process for non-violent offenders with addiction issues
Let's Grow Together: Half-day support group for women in the Guelph-Wellington community who are pregnant or parenting children (6 years and younger) and are dealing with substance use issues
Specialized Addiction Support Coordination: For specialized populations (geriatric, acquired brain injury, developmental disability, complex mental health) living with addiction issues; education and consultation to professionals working with these populations
Specialized Outreach Services: Integrated team of peers and professionals offering flexible outreach services to homeless or street-involved people with addiction, mental health, or concurrent issues
Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing: A range of supports for people with complex addiction and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed, without secure and / or maintained housing
Supported Recovery Room: 72-hour stabilization program for people recovering from a mental health or substance related crisis. Eligibility criteria information is available through SRR (519-362-9855)
Addiction Court Support: Outreach-based support for community residents whose substance use has resulted in criminal charges.
Peer 2 Peer Overdose Response Programs: Matches Overdose Response peers with people who have overdosed by meeting them at the hospital Emergency Department to offer harm reduction and recovery support to them, their family and friends.
Rural Wellington Addictions Service: delivered in partnership with the Upper Grand Family Health Team. Provides clients with in-person assessments, treatment/care planning and counselling services.
This service works together with the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) and Community Withdrawal Support Service (CWSS) to provide addictions support to residents of Wellington County.