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The Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for all social services to all Durham municipalities, including Oshawa. The Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness provides advice to Regional Council through the Health and Social Services Committee about homelessness issues.

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Micro housing

Collaborating with Lakeridge Health, Ontario Tech University and Durham College, the micro-homes pilot project in central Oshawa provides 10 units for temporary, transitional housing with support.

 

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Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation

The Corporation has collaborated with the Rogers Connected for Success program to provide high-speed internet access at a lower cost to people living in rent-subsidized non-profit housing.

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Carea Community Health Centre

The hepatitis C Team Program at Carea Community Health Centre assists community members at risk of acquiring, living with or affected by hepatitis C, including post-treatment.

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Cornerstone's Bridges Street Outreach Program

Builds relationships with unsheltered individuals by providing practical services, like hygiene needs, food services, and referrals to medical supports and housing assistance.

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Housing outreach and eviction prevention
Housing outreach and eviction prevention

Help for community members behind in rent and at risk of eviction. In Oshawa, housing outreach workers and eviction prevention workers are available at the John Howard Society at 905-579-8482.

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Primary Care Outreach Program
Primary Care Outreach Program

Providing mobile outreach services from paramedics and social workers to help vulnerable individuals connect with community supports.

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Opioids and overdose prevention
Opioids and overdose prevention

Learn about opioids and how to prevent an overdose.

 

 

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The City of Oshawa has compiled a list of additional resources to support community members.

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