About the Housing Guide

What is the Housing Guide?

The guide is a concise resource that lists housing options and resources for clients of mental health and substance use services. It is intended to assist workers, clients and family members in locating and accessing appropriate housing in the community.

Housing plays a central role in the recovery of people with mental health concerns and in allowing for positive changes in the lives of people who use substances. For this reason, the Community Support and Research Unit of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in collaboration with Education and Publishing developed this Housing Guide to better share information about housing available in the City of Toronto.

In addition to supportive and supported housing programs, generic housing is included in the guide. Many people with mental health concerns and/or those who use substances live successfully in these programs.

What isn't the Housing Guide?

Although information is provided regarding accessibility and accommodations for special populations and people with disabilities, this guide does not provide a comprehensive list of all specialized housing options for these populations.

The Housing Guide lists many social housing programs in the City of Toronto. It does not however, cover private sector rental units, private sector rooming houses, or any nursing homes, retirement facilities, or residential treatment facilities.

The listing of a housing program in the Housing Guide should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the quality of services it provides. Users of the guide are encouraged to completely check out the housing programs that interest them before making a decision.

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