Health and Social Services Haldimand and Norfolk

Site: Simcoe - Gilbertson Dr

Service: Housing and Homeless Prevention Services

Record #: SIM1414
Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2024

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Haldimand County ; Norfolk County
Eligibility Low-income seniors, families and individuals 
 
Housing Stability Bank - moderate to low-income households requiring support in starting up a new residence or maintaining a current residence
Application

Call, walk in, make an appointment, or visit website

  • application required

Housing Stability Bank - complete and submit an application at https://hnhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Housing-Stability-Bank-Application_2023.pdf 

Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Simcoe
Address & Map
Health & Social Services Building
12 Gilbertson Dr
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4L1
Intersection Queensway St W and Gilbertson Dr
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors, families, and adults

Services offered:

  • rent-geared-to-income housing
  • homeownership program
  • Ontario renovates program
  • housing allowance and rental supplements
  • by name list and housing support

Homeless Prevention Services - programs that provide emergency shelter and financial assistance to those who are homeless or at immediate risk of losing their home

  • Emergency Housing Program - short-term housing support program that provides brief support in a motel for those facing a crisis of absolute homelessness
  • Housing Stability Bank - financial assistance can be used to pay rent and utility arrears or first month's rent to start up a new residence
    • benefit is available once every 24 months and eligible expenses include: last month’s rent; hydro/gas/water/propane connection fees; rent arrears if facing eviction; hydro/gas/water/propane arrears if facing disconnection or have already had service shut off

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-426-6170 ext 3134 
905-318-6623 ext 3134
Website https://hnhousing.org/
Primary Contact Louise Lovell, Program Manager, Homeless Prevention Services; Phone: 519-426-6170 ext 3762; Email: louise.lovell@hnhss.ca
Primary Executive Sarah Page, General Manager