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Supportive Housing 

PARC supportive housing – designed for people experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges – combines deeply affordable rental units with on-site or closely linked support services to address complex needs. We provide a holistic approach focused on housing stability through collaborative care coordination. Our integrated services are tailored to meet individual needs, rooted in a housing-first, harm reduction and trauma informed approach, that fosters connections to culturally appropriate services. PARC operates 109 units of supportive housing. We have a reputation and practice built on supporting individuals, many of whom struggled to maintain housing in the private market. Our work is guided by a deep commitment to harm reduction and is rooted in community development. 
The PARC support model creates opportunities for tenants to have social connections and improve health, and encourages access to employment, arts and recreation. 
PARC uses a Housing First approach, which provides individuals with immediate access to permanent housing without readiness requirements.  Tenants are supported with immediate access to rent supplements and mental health support services.
Supportive housing at PARC requires a referral via The Access Point

Internal Property Management Team

PARC’s internal property management is a social purpose business that provides support across 5 PARC-operated buildings. The team offers engagement, community development, crisis intervention, and assistance for tenants to live to their fullest potential. This team takes a trauma-informed approach to housing and is focused on eviction prevention. They support residents by facilitating effective housing functioning, promoting independence, skill development, community building, and creating a nurturing environment. The team collaborates with the circle of care, establishes support networks, and ensures community connections within the tenant community.

Housing Access Workers

PARC’s Housing Access Workers can help members experiencing or at risk of homelessness by helping them find housing.
Housing Access Workers are available through the Drop-In from 10am-1pm Monday-Wednesday, 1-4pm on Fridays or via email at : Housingaccess@parc.on.ca

Rent Bank

Finding and maintaining housing requires much more than signing a lease. PARC supports members by providing expanded housing support services including move-in day donations, financial counselling referrals, housing search assistance, community mapping and in-person landlord engagement and mediation.