Home Base Housing
Home Base Housing
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540 Montreal Street
Kingston, Ontario
Youth Services
Category: HousingAges: 13-24, Adults, Seniors
Home Base Housing offers transitional and rent-geared-to-income supportive housing options designed specifically for youth ages 16 to 24. Space is offered to youth on a priority basis, and caseworkers provide support for anything the youth might need to succeed from day to day. This can include counselling, employment support, medical/legal support, and tenant-landlord relations. Staff also assist youth in finding permanent living arrangements and preparing for a future beyond the program. There is no cost to participate (aside from rental costs once housing is found). Contact Home Base Housing for more information.
Supportive Housing Program
Category: HousingAges: 13-24, Adults, Seniors
The supportive housing program provides furnished, rent-geared to income housing for single adults (16 years of age or older) who are transitioning out of the shelter system. Options include shared housing and one-bedroom apartments in one of Home Base Housing’s 15 properties. A case manager will work with you to find housing and develop the skills you need to live independently. There is no cost to access supportive housing services (aside from rental costs once housing is found). Contact Home Base Housing for more information.
In From the Cold Emergency Shelter
Category: HousingAges: 13-24, Adults, Seniors
Located at 540 Montreal St., In From the Cold is a co-ed emergency shelter for single adults and youth. There are 24 beds, available from 8:00pm to 2:00pm daily. A meal is provided upon arriving, and breakfast is provided to visitors before they depart for the day. For those in the shelter who require healthcare, occasionally a nurse can be made available. There is no cost to stay. Please contact Home Base Housing for more information.
Lily's Place Shelter
Category: HousingAges: 13-24, Adults, Seniors
Location: 333 Kingscourt Avenue Kingston, ON
Contact: 613-767-6180
A shelter for single women or families, Lily’s place has 14 beds and is open 24 hours per day. The home is geared towards family and child comfort and includes a children’s playroom, support workers, and opportunities for programming and life skills development. There is no cost to stay at the shelter. Contact Lily’s Place for more information.
