Prevention & Diversion Program
Prevention & Diversion Workers redirect homeless individuals and families to existing, non-emergency and natural housing supports.
Additionally, workers may assist clients with Homelessness Prevention Fund applications, as well as Discretionary Residency Benefit applications. Prevention & Diversion workers assist households in developing brief intervention plans which detail steps to take to meet immediate housing stability goals and avoid housing crisis in the future
Plan may include:
- Landlord mediation, tenant education, and legal advocacy
- Credit counselling/budgeting
- Access to housing listings, accompany a client to view potential housing unit(s)
- Connect clients with community resources
The Homelessness Prevention Fund
The Homelessness Prevention Fund (HPF) provides funding to assist families who meet the fund’s eligibility requirements to stay housed or secure housing (e.g. through offering rent or utility assistance).
Funding is in the form of a non-repayable grant that prevents an upcoming eviction or assists homeless individuals or families with moving to permanent housing. The HPF replaces funding previously under the Low Income Assistance Bank and the Rental Deposit Assistance program.
Housing Resource Centre - Day Services
The Salvation Army Housing Resource Centre, a program under Community and Family Services, helps individuals find and keep housing and prevent homelessness in the City of Kingston.
Services are confidential and available to individuals or families who are homeless or are at risk of losing their housing.
Support and information is provided on how to find or keep appropriate and affordable housing. This includes providing access to housing lists, internet access, phone service as well as one on one support and other referrals to appropriate services in the area.
Assist clients with Homelessness Prevention Fund applications, as well as Discretionary Residency Benefit applications. Prevention & Diversion workers assist households in developing brief intervention plans which detail steps to take to meet immediate housing stability goals and avoid housing crisis in the future
Plan may include:
- Landlord mediation, tenant education, and legal advocacy
- Credit counselling/budgeting
- Access to housing listings, accompany a client to view potential housing unit(s)
The Housing Resource Centre will also offer laundry and shower amenities to those who are currently homeless.
Life skills programming as well as community supports is offered on a scheduled basis.
Housing Resource Centre – Day Services
Open Monday to Friday - Extended hours 9:00am - 8:30pm
