Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe

Housing and Support Services


Description

Supportive housing, mental health drop-in, housing supports and access to mental health support specialists

Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)
Recovery oriented supportive housing includes opportunity to improve daily living, promote personal growth and development, and build life skills

  • 24/7 support services to maintain housing stability
  • clients actively participate in planning and decision-making


Home First Community Support Program
Access to housing and mental health specialists, case management, rent supplement, and multidisciplinary team

  • Housing Hub drop-by includes individual mental health and housing support and take-away meal; first come, first served basis
  • RentSmart Training housing stability and eviction prevention builds life skills, knowledge and confidence in tenants and landlords through community educators
  • Landlord Incentive Program supports eligible landlords in reducing barriers to housing for youth, including preventing eviction and promoting housing stability
Eligibility
Youth and adults 16 years and older, who are unhoused or precariously housed
Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO): must be Ontario resident and OHIP recipient at time of application; must have ability to manage self-care and activities of daily living with some supervision; must be willing to live in congregate residential setting, including shared bedroom
Home First Community Support Program: individuals experiencing homelessness
Application Process
Call, email, drop-in or visit website; self referral
For Home First Community Support Program contact YSSN Streamlined Access, 289-340-0348, or toll free 1-844-660-6602
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Toll Free
1-866-345-0183 ext 3321 - Central Intake
Office
905-841-3977 ext 3321 - Central Intake
Fax
905-683-4008
Web Site
https://cmha-yr.on.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
15150 Yonge St
Aurora, ON, L4G 1M2
Canada
Languages
English, Interpretive Services, contact for details
Contact
Kim Lewis, Senior Director of Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 289-231-1274
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
January 26, 2026
Last Verified On
May 2, 2024
Address
15150 Yonge St
Aurora, ON, L4G 1M2
Cross street: Yonge St and Wellington St
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance; Easy access to elevator; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Housing Hub Mon 10 am-12:45 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Adjala-Tosorontio
  • Borden CFB
  • Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • Essa
  • Innisfil
  • New Tecumseth
  • York Region