Stratford (City of) - Social Services Department - Housing Division - Perth County Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative

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COVID-19 Service Change: Emergency housing will continue to be provided to clients if they are eligible for services. The limit of emergency nights in motel stays will be waived for homeless persons who require emergency accommodation for self-isolation.

Program:

Perth County Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative

Organization:

Stratford (City of)
Social Services Department - Housing Division

Phone Numbers:

Administration: 519-271-3773 ext 200

Toll-Free:

1-800-669-2948

TTY:

519-271-5241

After Hours:

519-533-0152 or 1-866-906-0152

Fax:

519-273-7191

Email:

socialsrv@stratford.ca

Website:

www.stratford.ca

Address:

City Hall Annex
82 Erie St, 1st Fl
Stratford, ON
N5A 2M4

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Intersection:

Erie St and Ontario St

Location:

Stratford

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Ground floor main entrance

Hours:

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

Public Contacts:

Alex Burgess - Manager, Ontario Works
aburgess@stratford.ca

Service Description:

Financial assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness * benefit can be requested once every 24-month period * assistance may include, rental arrears, utility arrears, rent start up and home repairs (if not completed would create risk of homelessness)

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call * application required to determine eligibility * clients already on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program

Eligibility / Target Population:

Adults and youth 16 years and older who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Perth County

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