Program: Homelessness Initiative Program
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor-Essex County Branch
Phone Numbers: 519-255-7440
Crisis: 519-973-4435
Fax: 519-255-7817
Email: info-referral@cmha-wecb.on.ca
Website: windsoressex.cmha.ca/programs-services/homelessness-initiative-program
Address:
1400 Windsor Ave
Windsor, ON
N8X 3L9
Intersection: Windsor Ave and Ellis St E
Location: Windsor (South Central)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Agency Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Arrangements will be made to meet individual needs as requested
Service Description: To provide supportive housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who have a mental illness requiring supports to build independent living skills necessary to maintain housing. The program works with private market landlords in the community acting in a liaison capacity to assist with providing access to modest safe, affordable and stable housing for consumers who require  community support services. This program provides:
  • Supportive housing provider with rent subsidy
  • Community based private market housing
  • Search for private market safe, affordable and stable housing
  • Landlord/tenant resolution and tenancy support
  • Supports to build independent living skills and maintain housing in the community



Fees: None
Application:
Eligibility / Target Population: People 16 years and older who are homeless, with a mental illness and require community mental health supports to maintain stable housing
Languages: English
Language Notes: French programs offered
Area Served: Windsor and Essex County
See Also: Housing and Residential Care for People with Mental Illness
Last Updated: 6/11/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=40240

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