Homelessness Coordinated Access System

Homelessness Coordinated Access System & By-Name List

• The By-Name List is a real-time, up to date list of people known to be experiencing homelessness. It allows communities to understand people's unique needs in order to match them to appropriate housing resources. If you are a Community Access Point, you can complete the following intake form to refer someone to the By-Name List.

Durham Region By-Name List Intake Form

• If you are a Housing Provider and you have a vacancy, complete the following form to notify the By-Name List Coordinator of the vacancy.

Durham Region By-Name List Vacancy Form

 Built for Zero

• As a participant in the Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness Built for Zero-Canada Campaign we are committed to ending chronic homelessness and look to house the most vulnerable individuals and families in Durham Region by 2025.

Built for Zero Canada - Milestone Achieved

 Community Access Points

• If you are facing homelessness you can be connected to the following Community Access Points, in order to complete a vulnerability assessment and be added to the Durham Region By-Name List:
  • Ajax Community Centre Hub
  • Boys & Girls Club Durham
  • Cornerstone Community Association
  • Durham Youth Services
  • Muslim Welfare Centre
  • North House
  • Oshawa Mission United Hub
  • Primary Care Outreach Program (PCOP)
  • The Refuge

 Bright Spots

• Bright spots are meant to showcase the great work happening in our community to end chronic homelessness. Check back regularly for updates.

Durham Region's Homelessness Support System has housed 41 chronically homeless people since implementing Coordinated Access this summer.

• Savi's Story | In/Out of Crisis Program at Camp Samac
• Adam's Story | In/Out of Crisis Program at Camp Samac