Provides programs and services for homelessness prevention and to assist individuals who are homeless

• Provides support in accessing available community services for the homeless
  
• Provides advocacy and referrals to needed supports
  
• Participates in a breakfast program at St Michael's School
  
• Coordinates community presentations and workshops to raise awareness of homelessness

Services also include:

• Food bank at the Friendship Centre
  
• Transportation, temporary shelter assistance and discretionary funds in emergency situations only as determined on a case-by-case basis
  
• Drop-In Centre during regular hours at the Friendship Centre

Provides rent-geared-to-income (RGI) supportive housing in landlord/tenant units for individuals with challenges

• Provides assistance in securing rent geared to income (RGI) housing units
• Operates under the Residential Tenancy Act
• Focuses on independent living with minimal assistance
• Provides 24-hour on-site support staff

Provides the following services as required:

• Advocacy with other programs and services
• Assessment and monitoring
• Case management
• Life skills training
• Linking and referrals to other services
• Medication management and monitoring
• Service coordination
• Supportive counselling

Assists individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to meet certain housing needs
Services provided include:
Emergency Shelter Solutions

• Assists with finding a temporary safe bed and necessary basic needs

Homelessness Prevention

• Provides financial assistance for emergency needs, rental and utility arrears and for basic necessities

Housing Support Services which can include financial assistance for:

• Gas and hydro deposits
• Hook-up fees
• Household furnishings
• Last month's rent deposit
• Moving and transportation to the home of the recipient