Homeless Prevention Program

The Homeless Prevention Program is an initiative aimed at providing individuals in identified at-risk groups facing homelessness with portable rent supplements and support services to help them access rental housing in the private (non-subsidized) housing market.

Who We Help
To be eligible, you are at immediate risk of homelessness. This includes:

• Youth transitioning out of foster care
• Women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence
• Individuals leaving the correctional or hospital systems
• Individuals of Aboriginal descent
• Rent supplements are for eligible individuals aged 19 years and older
• Youth 18 or younger may be eligible

Individuals can receive assistance for up to a year in the program.

To Access the Homeless Prevention Program

• Please leave a message at: 236.380.0575 OR
• Please email HPP@archway.ca

Services

If you are eligible and approved, the rent supplement can assist with:

• Your rent
• Your damage deposit
• Costs that help you secure housing (for example, getting identification)

The rent supplement cannot be used for:

• Rent if you are already receiving a subsidy
• Expenses not related to housing or this program
• Clinical health and treatment services
• Medical or clinical staff expenses
• Daycare expenses