Searching for Help To Find Housing

Provides housing support services, including:

Rent Supplement

• Offers a rent subsidy to individuals who require financial assistance to obtain or maintain housing
• Works in partnership with landlords in the Sudbury/Manitoulin Districts to provide safe and affordable housing

Housing Case Management

• Provides short-term support to individuals who are receiving housing services from CMHA and require assistance in sustaining and maintaining their housing
• Helps individuals maintain their wellness and develop daily living skills to avoid crisis, hospitalizations, and risk of homelessness
• Supports individuals for a period of 3-4 months

Provides financial assistance for rental and/or utility arrears, utility connection fees or financial assistance towards first/last month's rent to secure permanent housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are considered low income but not on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits

• Provides a long-term case management program that assists individuals and families to find and maintain housing
• Works to address and mitigate barriers to achieving permanent housing
• Offers support, advocacy, and accompaniment to appointments
• Initiates referrals to other programs and services
• Provides ongoing outreach after permanent housing has been established

 

Provides short term one time assistance for hydro arrears or disconnection, rental arrears to avoid eviction as well as other emergency situations