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Housing First Program

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London (North)
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519-433-1071 ext 4400
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Fax: 519-438-5808 ext 4420
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Last Updated: Oct 11, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

London Homeless Prevention By-Name List through local shelters and London Cares Outreach

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults and youth 16 years and older with a serious mental illness * people who are homeless, have a history of homelessness, or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless and who do not have any formal community supports * may not be treatment ready but would benefit from and should be open to support with housing security, learning activities of daily living, harm reduction, and support with reintegration into the community

Fees

Free

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

French reception, publications and website offered * interpretation available upon request

Area Served

London and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Community-based housing support services * Housing Stability Worker assists with locating and securing housing * develops an action plan to meet client's needs * action plan includes goal setting and strategies to work towards community stability

Supports may include:
  • finding and securing permanent housing
  • support with activities of daily living (cooking, cleaning)
  • support with community appointments and grocery shopping
  • financial/budgeting needs
  • crisis management and/or prevention
  • substance use and addiction support
  • support in addressing physical and mental health needs
  • information and referral to community resources and services
  • building community relationships and support networks
  • community recreation and leisure activities
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2023: Suggest an edit
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