Home First Community Support Program (16+)
The Home First Community Support Team provides services and supports for those who are experiencing homelessness in York Region and South Simcoe and includes the following programs:
- Housing First
- Supports Within Housing
- Mental Health Support Specialists
- Housing Hub: drop-by 1:1 support from our Mental Health Support Specialists for individuals (first come, first served) with a Mental Health Support Specialist and a take-and-go meal. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12:45 pm.
- RentSmart Training – A Housing Stability and Eviction Prevention Model, designed to build a combination of life skills, knowledge and confidence in tenants and landlords through Community Educators. To learn more, click here.
You can register at the front door for an available in-person time to meet and be connected at our Aurora location (entrance available off the back of Temperance Street).
Who is This Program Intended For?
- Those 16 years of age or above
- Individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and/or mental health challenges
- Individuals and families that are homeless and in need of a rental subsidy to maintain a safe and affordable living environment
- Individuals and families in shelters who are in need of connection to mental health services
Contact Us to Register for Support
For a referral to Housing First or Supports Within Housing, contact Streamlined Access.
Phone: 1.844.660.6602 or visit York Support’s website
Chronic homelessness refers to individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness AND who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- They have a total of at least 6 months (180 days) of homelessness over the past year
- They have recurrent experiences of homelessness over the past 3 years, with a cumulative duration of at least 18 months (546 days)
Note: There are a number of criteria which must be met to determine eligibility for the services offered by this program.
The Home First Community Support Program Offers
- Access to a housing specialist to support you in connecting with potential landlords to secure safe and affordable housing
- Access to a Case Manager to work 1:1 on recovery-focused goals
- Access to a Housing Specialist to work with you and your landlord to maintain your housing once housed
- Access to a rent supplement
- Connection to a multi-disciplinary team approach to care
- Mental Health Support Specialists provide outreach to individuals residing in shelters, transitional sites and rough sleeping through 1:1 connections
