Housing Services

This is a free program in the Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington offices offered to individuals and families in need of assistance to retain and find affordable, stable housing. Available daily from Monday to Friday, this program also provides help to individuals needing to replace personal identification documents, create a home budget, or manage/resolve landlord-tenant-related issues. Goals of the program include increased stability of the living conditions of individuals and families. In addition, public education is provided on the rights of tenants and obligations of landlords as property owners. Connections to community resources including food banks, shelters, clothing, bedding and the local rent bank are also made. In most cases, informal counselling is also provided. Limited support for transportation to emergency shelters may be available, as is some food through the provision of an “in-house” cupboard for those in crisis. Funding for this program is provided by the Region of Durham.

John Howard Society of Durham Region: Main Office
75 Richmond St. West
Oshawa, ON
L1G 1E3