Housing Link

The Housing Link program supports individuals and/or families who are experiencing homelessness, or are experiencing housing instability and at risk of homelessness.

Once an initial interview has been completed by staff, either in-person, over the phone, or within a community care facility (hospital, shelter, treatment facility, etc.,) a member of the Housing LInk team can assist you in coordinating access to the supports tailored to your individual needs. Support services include, but are not limited to the following referrals to programs offered by community partners, or direct supports provided through MHCHS:

Housing With Supports Philosophy – referrals are made by Housing Link staff after it has been determined together, by the interviewer and the individual, that longer term intensive housing supports would best promote permanent housing stability.

Rapid Resolution  – financial and/or non-financial supports provided to individuals who are in search of housing and/or housing supports. After meeting with Housing Link worker, if it is determined that the individual does not require the duration or intensity of existing case management services through housing with supports programming, then Rapid Resolution may be considered.  The role of the case manger is to assist individuals to re-establish housing stability through the provision of brief, client focused, direct hands on intervention and support.

Housing Loss Prevention Support – financial and/or non-financial support provided to individuals and/or families who are currently housed and experiencing circumstances that have put them at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness.  Individual/family is required to have verified rental history, do not require any case management or additional support services, and have explored other options for rental arrears assistance.

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)– a coordinated effort between Housing Link, PSH provider McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, and the Community Based Organization (CBO)/ Community Entity (CE).  Housing Link conducts assessments on individuals that have been referred directly to the PSH program, or determines though assessment if a referral to PSH is appropriate.

Referrals to Community Partners

Housing Link provides various referrals to community partners to assist with re-housing and stabilization efforts.