Community Reach
850 Hartman Dr, Unit 104
Midland, ON L4R 0B6
Tel: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR1263
Last Modified:
01 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
28 Mar 2024
Contact Information
Primary Contact |
Kelly Erb, Regional Housing Supervisor; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 2309; Email: kerb@empowersimcoe.ca |
Alternate Contact |
Jamie Hall, Marketing and Communications Manager; Phone: 705-726-9082 ext 5280; Email: jhall@empowersimcoe.ca |
Mailing Address |
The Guesthouse Shelter and Community Hub 522 Elizabeth St Midland, ON Canada L4R 2A1 |
Description & Services
Description (Service) |
Housing Resource Centre to assist those looking for permanent housing, services include: - assistance applying for Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance
- assistance with accessing funding for rent related expenses
- assistance with accessing funding for utility related expenses. Intake provided in some areas
- assistance with accessing funding for support services needed for individuals with a disability or mental illness who are unable to live independently without care, supervision and/or support
- landlord/tenant mediation
- referrals to community resources
- maintaining a landlord registry
- maintaining a housing registry of houses, townhouses, apartments, rooms and shared accommodation
- assistance with applications for subsidized housing which must be forwarded by client
- assistance with applications for Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- Member of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness
Outreach Locations Housing Access Workers also provide support through other community agencies |
Hours |
Office: By appointment Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Drop-in: see Outreach Locations - Drop-in |
Areas Served |
Beausoleil First Nation ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Severn ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny ; See catchment area map |
Eligibility |
- Age Requirement: 16 yrs and up
- Young adults and adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, low income or having a special need that affects ability to obtain or maintain adequate affordable housing
- Rent Supplement or Housing Allowance: for tenant eligibility and unit eligibility click here
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Application |
- Call to make an appointment and to get an application form
- Drop-in at Outreach Locations
- Referral - social agency
- Referral - self
- Applications for heating assistance (electric or gas) are accepted from Oct-Apr
- Landlord Partnership Program: fill out form on website by clicking here.
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Languages |
English |
Fees |
None |
Other Details
Physical Access |
Not Accessible - arrangements can be made to meet by phone or at an accessible location |
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