North House jobs

North House assists the most vulnerable low-income individuals and families in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge through a spectrum of housing supports to help them get back on their feet and into a safe, stable home. 

North House offers two tiers of housing supports with the following resources and programs available:

Housing Support:

• Provides an educational approach to housing searches, budgeting, and positive relationship building
• Access to stability funds for rent and utility arrears, last months’ rent and moving costs
• Assistance with rental applications including rent-geared-to-income and market rent housing
• Navigation of the Residential Tenancies Act, and Landlord and Tenant Board with tenants and landlords
• ID Replacement (Canadian Birth Certificates, Personal ID Cards)
• Income tax preparation
• Advocacy and referrals for social assistance, government and community resources
• Assistance with the Ontario Electricity Support Program

Housing First:

• Intensive case management for individuals and families actively experiencing homelessness in North Durham
• Assists with locating and securing long-term housing
• Goal-oriented action planning and management
• Educational opportunities around independence, life skill development and self-care
• Service navigation and connections through a multi-disciplinary approach
• Access to laundry, kitchen, and shower facilities
• Harm reduction education and materials available