Housing

RESOURCE HOUSING OUTREACH

Canadian Mental Health Association – Northern BC
Mental health for all

We assist people with mental illness and/or addictions to be linked to housing and income support. This may include assistance in locating housing, securing and/or maintaining housing.

OUR MISSION

As a branch member of a nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA of Northern BC works to ensure that all people in Canada experience good mental health and well being.

OUR VISION

A Canada where mental health is a universal human right.

EXAMPLES OF HOUSING IN BC

• Emergency Shelters and Transition Houses
• Subsidized Housing
• Supportive Housing
• Safe Homes
• Complex Care Housing
• Assisted Living
• Private Rental Market Housing

HOW TO LOOK FOR A RENTAL

• Look at your budget and decide what you can afford and what type of housing is right for you
• Use websites like Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, or local property management sites to see what is available
• Contact people who will give you a good reference
• Consider taking the Renting it Right online course

Renting it Right is a free online learning platform that teaches BC tenants how to find rental housing, maintain problem-free tenancies, and resolve legal disputes with landlords.
https://www.rentingitright.ca/

RESOURCE HOUSING OUTREACH SERVICES

The following services are available:

• Support clients with their housing search
• Support identifying housing needs and budget
• Networking with other Housing Outreach workers in the community
• Assistance with filling out rental applications and rental agreements
• Facilitate communication with potential landlords
• Accompaniment to apartment viewing appointments, when required
• Support with applications to BC Housing Supportive Housing and Housing Registry

RESOURCE HOUSING OUTREACH

Resource Housing Outreach assists clients who are currently homeless or facing immediate risk of homelessness.

Clients are offered supports and access to resources which can help them find, secure, or maintain housing. The Outreach Coordinator is able to meet the clients in the community or in office. Supports and services remain available until housing is secured.

We can also provide access to supports needed to stay in housing when required.

Please note: Resource Housing does not have access to any affordable housing units or fast-tracking waitlists and applications.

HOW TO ACCESS RESOURCE HOUSING

Resource Housing is a service where clients can self-refer or be referred by a partner agency or service. CMHA office has intake forms available.

Call or drop by the CMHA office Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., to request an appointment or callback with the CMHA Resource Housing Outreach team or a CMHA Housing Coordinator; referral forms are available upon request.

HOW TO CONTACT RESOURCE HOUSING

CMHA
1152 3rd Ave.
Prince George, BC V2L 3E5
250-564-8644 ext 206
Fax: 250-564-6155

Resource Housing Outreach:

Housing Email- housing@cmhanorthernbc.ca