British Columbia
Dedicated mental health housing
HealthLink BC lists contact information and intake criteria for housing programs. Access mental health–funded housing through regional health authorities:
Non-dedicated housing
BC Housing
Housing and support options for B.C. residents include:
Co-operative housing
- Co-operative Housing Federation of BC: Find a co-op directory
Aboriginal housing programs
Alberta
Dedicated mental health housing
Alberta Health Services is responsible for the Regional Housing Program (formerly Regional Mental Health Housing and Approved Home Program).
Most Canadian Mental Health Association branches have housing programs. Check mymentalhealth.ca for a list of services offered by each branch.
Non-dedicated housing
Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for affordable housing programs, which are delivered through local housing providers. Use Find housing to get contact information for the housing management body in your area.
Co-operative housing
- Northern Alberta Co-operative Housing Corporation
- Southern Alberta Co-operative Housing Corporation: Co-op directory
Emergency and transitional housing
- Alberta Human Services: Find a shelter
Saskatchewan
Non-dedicated housing
The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation is responsible for affordable housing programs, including:
- Affordable Housing Program
- Social Housing Program
The Ministry of Social Services administers the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement.
Co-operative housing
Manitoba
Dedicated mental health housing
Most housing is provided by mental health non-profit organizations.
Search the Manitoba Community Resource Data Warehouse for providers' contact information (choose the subject heading "housing-mental health").
Non-dedicated housing
Housing and Community Development is responsible for affordable and subsidized rental housing. Find information about programs, eligibility and how to apply for housing.
Emergency and transitional housing
- Winnipeg Rental Network: Shelters
Ontario
Dedicated mental health housing
The Mental Health Helpline (ConnexOntario) directory of services includes information about agencies that administer housing for people with mental health problems.
Housing Help Centres provide information about supported housing.
Non-dedicated housing
The Ontario Non-profit Housing Association offers a list of local access groups that help people find social housing.
The Housing Help Association of Ontario provides information about services that can help with:
- housing access
- housing stabilization
- eviction prevention.
Co-operative housing
- Ontario Co-operative Housing Association: Find a co-op
New Brunswick
Non-dedicated housing
The Ministry of Social Development provides program descriptions and contact information for:
- public housing
- Rent Supplement Assistance Program
- Non-profit Housing Program
- Rural and Native / Basic Shelter Rental Program.
Co-operative housing
Nova Scotia
Non-dedicated housing
Housing Nova Scotia is responsible for affordable housing programs. The programs are administered by regional Housing Authority offices.
Co-operative housing
Prince Edward Island
Non-dedicated housing
The Department of Community Services and Seniors operates housing units across the province.
Co-operative housing
Newfoundland and Labrador
Non-dedicated housing
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation operates the Rental Housing Program. Regional offices have lists of groups that provide non-profit housing.
Co-operative housing
Emergency and transitional housing
Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (abused women and their children): Find a shelter.
Yukon
The Yukon Housing Corporation administers social housing programs.
Co-operative housing
Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation is responsible for social housing.
Co-operative housing
Nunavut
The Nunavut Housing Corporation is responsible for the Public Housing Program.
- Contact information for local housing offices
