HOST Program
(Housing Outreach and Support Team)
In October 1999, the Provincial Government selected Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes Toronto to provide 100 units of housing and related support services for homeless people with mental illnesses.
Early in 2000, an additional 40 units of housing were allocated by the government. Through this program, individuals who are homeless and have severe mental health issues are relocated from the streets and from temporary shelters to stable, secure, affordable housing.
Good Shepherd Non-Profit Homes has developed relationships and lease agreements with private landlords scattered throughout the City of Toronto. Support to tenants is provided by Community Mental Health Workers on two mobile teams.
Services Offered:
Direct skills teaching
Supportive counseling
Individual functional and resource assessments leading to skill development and recovery.
Liaison with other community resources
Advocacy
Social /Recreational Events
Crisis prevention and intervention
After hours live on-call support
Trusteeship Program and Property Managemnt
Tenants also have access to our Trusteeship Program, which provides financial support in the areas of rent and bill payment, budgeting and savings.
Our Property Management Team provides support with landlord and tenant issues such as building maintenance and liaising with property owners to ensure buildings are clean, safe and affordable.
The Residences