Housing Support
Supporting Stability as a Foundation for Health
Stable housing plays a critical role in health, safety, and wellbeing. LIFT recognizes that housing insecurity can make it harder to access care, manage health conditions, and feel connected to community supports.
Our housing support services help people navigate complex systems and connect to pathways toward stability.
How LIFT Supports Housing Needs
LIFT provides practical assistance and system navigation, including:
Support with ODSP applications and income-related processes
Connection to the By-Name List and coordinated access systems
Referrals to local housing services and community partners
Advocacy and coordination with county-based supports
Support is tailored to each person’s situation and goals.
Working Alongside Community Partners
LIFT does not work in isolation.
We collaborate closely with Lanark County and community partners to align efforts, share information, and strengthen pathways to housing. This coordinated approach helps ensure people receive consistent and appropriate support.
Accessing Housing Support
Housing support is available through LIFT’s outreach team across Lanark County.
If you or someone you support needs help navigating housing or income systems, contact LIFT to learn more about available options and next steps.
LIFT believes housing is more than shelter — it’s a foundation for wellbeing.
Why it Matters
Stable homes support stable health and wellbeing
Housing insecurity — and the stress and instability that come with it — deeply influences health outcomes, service access, and quality of life. Access to stable housing isn’t just shelter — it’s a platform for health, support, and connection to care that feels accessible and safe.
By helping people navigate housing systems and reduce administrative barriers, LIFT supports longer-term stability and improved health outcomes.
Ontario Opioid Indicator Tool
A broader Ontario overdose indicator tool shows that unregulated opioid supply and related harms impact people across regions and housing situations, making supported navigation key to reducing risk
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Community-based models that address social determinants of health — including housing — are associated with improved health service engagement and reduced crisis care use.
Opioid-related harms are disproportionately high among populations experiencing housing instability, including shelter residents.
Shelter Overdose Data (Public Health Ontario)
