Street Outreach and Drop-in Centre

The Program

The Housing Outreach Crew focuses on supporting folks experiencing or at risk of homelessness within the City of London through transformative case management. Our crew takes a unique approach by using an Indigenous Housing First-focused lens and connecting with folks “where they are at” in their housing journey, both physically and mentally. The Housing Outreach crew uses Indigenous Harm Reduction tools (culture and community) and the principles of holistic wellness to provide support as needed. Each individual is at a different point in their housing journey, and many have experiences of chronic homelessness due to ongoing systematic colonization that requires ongoing support from an outreach worker with a focus on culture and relationship-building. The Housing Outreach crew ensures we provide support aligned with the 7 Grandfather Teachings and Harm Reduction. The Housing Outreach crew aims to make each space (inside and outside) as safe and welcoming as possible for folks looking to connect.

Indigenous Folks experiencing or/at risk of homelessness may drop in at Head Office to seek support from the Housing Outreach Crew. Also, folks will often find the Housing Outreach Crew out in the community (via foot and/or vehicle) in addition to being available via mobile to connect. The Housing Outreach Crew provides many supports and services, and aims to provide support as needed with our Indigenous community. All Housing Outreach Worker’s can provide support with paper-readiness for Coordinated Access/City of London; basics – snacks, survival, and beverages; reconnect folks to culture and community as needed. Additionally, folks seeking access to traditional medicines can obtain medicines, access to other cultural components, and obtain service referrals to other indigenous service provides as well.