Clients must reside in a supportive housing rental unit and receive eligible support services, which may include:
- individual and family counselling;
- mental health counselling;
- mental health support;
- addictions counselling;
- addictions management support;
- family support services (e.g. parenting skills, child development, reunification, family planning);
- elder support;
- adult mentoring;
- life-skills training;
- education;
- vocational and employment support;
- home visits;
- programs for people with a physical or cognitive disability; or
- referrals to additional community support services.
The SHB Supportive Housing Stream is available by referral only, through an SHC‑approved referral organization. Please contact SHC to find out if your supportive housing organization is eligible to make referrals for this benefit.