Record #: MID1364
Last Modified: 13 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Homelessness Initiative seeks to:

  • ensure that homeless people and those at risk of homelessness are provided longer-term housing solutions, shelter and support and prevention services
  • increase strategic engagement of partners and improved coordination and delivery of services
  • increase knowledge to support better informed policies, investment decision making and provision of services

Assistance available to individuals includes:

  • advocacy with Ontario Works, ODSP, service agencies and other sources of support
  • assessment and referral to determine what the individuals situation is, what is necessary to ensure shelter and which agencies may provide suitable assistance
  • a variety of assistance is available to help ensure housing is retained if it is in jeopardy of being lost, including possible financial assistance for needed services such as hydro and heating. Financial assistance is based on client need and is only accessible once
  • possible emergency shelter is available such as hotel chits
  • food security assistance
  • Identification

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility Urban Indigenous peoples
Application Call Daizy Kitay, Reaching Home Program Worker, 705-526-5589 ext 238 or 
Jade-lyn Gadsby, Reaching Home Program Worker, 705-526-5589 for more information about programming and registration
Languages Ojibway - Programs, formal
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Midland
Address & Map
175 Yonge St
Midland, ON
Canada L4R 2A7
 
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Intersection Yonge St and William St
Physical Access Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-526-5589
Fax 705-526-7662
E-Mail outreach@gbnfc.com
Website www.gbnfc.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200753306632749/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbnfc/
Primary Contact Devin Molyneaux, Reaching Home Program Worker; Phone: ext 227

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