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Housing with Services

The Province is announcing important new investments of approximately
$7 million into the creation of a range of housing options with support services for individuals with mental health issues, those who suffer from chronic homelessness, and youth at risk of homelessness.

These investments work from a housing first approach, which stresses that the best place to start engaging in life change is from the dignity and security of one’s own home.  The Province is supporting the redevelopment of Manitoba Housing units, engaging with landlords to develop private market affordable housing units, and supporting service agencies in the development of integrated housing projects that provide a range of support options for tenants. 

As no single model of care can meet the diverse needs of individuals with mental health issues and individuals who are homeless, a range of support options is being developed.  Investments in new services include the provision of on-site supports available up to 24 hours a day in several housing facilities targeted for individuals with persistent mental illness, and integrated community-based supports provided by community-based multi-disciplinary teams. 

A range of support services delivered within a person’s home and community will assist individuals to maintain stable housing, provide choice and opportunities to maximize independence, and support mental health recovery.  Integrated community based support services will include mental health and addictions recovery options, connections to primary health care, financial assistance, education and vocational training opportunities, and life skills development.  In addition, the introduction of housing support workers will provide opportunities for individuals to link with peer support and self-help groups.

Through the new investments into the development of a range of housing options with flexible supports integrated into our communities, individuals with mental health and homelessness issues will be provided with improved choice, quality and affordability in their housing.