Housing supports are provided by agencies and funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Here are some types of housing supports that may be available in your community:

Group homes and group living supports

• You will live with a few unrelated people.
• Provide you support for up to 24 hours per day.
• Accommodate you based on your needs and abilities.

Supported independent living

• You live more independently.
• Someone helps you with daily activities.
• You receive between 2 to 10 hours of support during the day every week.
• You must be able to be alone overnight and do things like shower or brush your teeth without help.

Host family home/associate living support

• You live with a family who can provide you with care and supports.
• You are encouraged to become an active member of the household.
• You are matched with a family that has similar interests, needs and lifestyle.

To learn more about funded supported living options, please contact our Service Navigation team at servicenavigation@dsohnr.ca or 1-877-376-4674 x 212

This toolkit is a library of housing resources put together by DSO staff, with input from people in similar situations, to help you create a housing plan. The toolkit has been organized into 6 Steps to make it easier for you to work through the information. The toolkit was designed to help people, their caregivers and support networks learn about individualized housing options in their community, and provides tools to help you plan for independent living.  Click here to use the toolkit.