Modular housing units with support resources

Starting in summer 2025, modular housing units with support resources will be available in Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. These units will support 60 people transitioning out of homelessness, who are awaiting housing. A third site in Outremont, which could house 30 people, is currently under consideration. At all three sites, psychosocial workers will support the social and economic reintegration of residents, and foster harmonious cohabitation.

Transitional housing resources

Transitional housing resources provide a bed for several weeks to homeless persons who have been stabilized and are receiving services as part of a housing reinsertion program, and are awaiting housing. Facilities are open 24 / 7. To be eligible, users must take part in an access to housing program.

Emergency housing resources

Emergency housing resources enable homeless persons to obtain shelter in order to spend the night. Three meals are provided daily, and the facilities are open 24 / 7. Moreover, psychosocial support is provided to support users on their reinsertion journey, potentially leading them to obtain a housing unit.

Emergency housing resources are necessary to help stabilize persons who have lived on the streets and who require support in order to undertake the process of reintegrating housing.

Drop-in centres to rest and warm up

Drop-in facilities are open during the day and evening to provide a rest stop for homeless persons who are not benefiting from emergency or transitional housing resources. They are meant for a mixed clientele, including persons living with mental health issues or substance abuse. Registration is not required, and they do no have to spend the night.