In Kawartha Lakes, we understand the unique challenges faced by those without a permanent home. We are dedicated to respecting the dignity and human rights of every individual experiencing homelessness in our community.
Homelessness Services
Homelessness Outreach
Encampment Response
The term encampment refers to emergency accommodations established by individuals who are unhoused, usually on public property or privately owned land. It is often our most vulnerable community members who are living and existing in encampments - some visible, some hidden, but all in crisis and in need of our compassion and support.
The municipality appreciates that encampments are not a solution to homelessness. Encampments are growing across the nation; shelters and social services have been pushed beyond capacity in light of complex social and economic crisis that have affected the cost of living including housing and rental costs.
Extreme Cold Weather Response
A Place Called Home (APCH) provides emergency shelter services for the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton.
People experiencing homelessness can contact APCH day or night at 705-328-0905 or toll free at 1-866-520-2689.
During the winter when temperatures are below -10oC, APCH temporarily increases shelter capacity to support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
Homelessness Coordinated Access System
The Homelessness Coordinated Access System of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton is made up of a network of agencies who are working together to help people experiencing homelessness to find and keep permanent, affordable housing. People who are homeless are prioritized to supports and services based on their level of need. The City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton has committed to reaching functional zero and ending chronic homelessness by 2020.
The community has created a Coordinated Access Guide which outlines the framework for our homelessness response in the community.
A video explaining the Coordinated Access System to service providers and staff within those agencies has also been created.
Additional one-page documents relating to the Homelessness Access Entry System can be found below:
- Coordinated Access System - One Page Flyer
- Coordinated Access System - Diagram
- Coordinated Access System - Process Map
If you have any questions about the Coordinated Access System please contact us.
Homelessness Coordinated Response Team
The Homelessness Coordinated Response Team (HCRT) of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Haliburton is made up of agencies who work together to help people experiencing homelessness find and keep permanent, affordable housing.
If you are facing homelessness you can be connected to the following assessment agencies, in order to complete a vulnerability assessment:
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Housing Services
Kawartha Lakes Office
PO Box 2600, 68 Lindsay Street North
Lindsay, ON K9V 4S7
County of Haliburton Office
Unit 8
49 Maple Avenue, Haliburton ON K0M 1S0
PO Box 728
Telephone: 705-324-9870
Toll Free: 1-877-324-9870
Fax: 705-328-2875
E-Mail Housing Services
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Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
