Homelessness Coordinated Access System

Homelessness Coordinated Access System & By-Name List

Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness Functional Zero and Coordinated Access Video

Homelessness Coordinated Access System & Durham 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. For more information, please see the Coordinated Access Guide.

• By-Name List and Coordinated Access Housing Inventory

Durham Region Coordinated Access Guide

By-Name List Intake Checklist

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

•  If you would like to provide feedback or file a complaint on the Coordinated Access System, By-Name List, or the Homeless Individuals & Families Information System (HIFIS), you can complete the following form.

Feedback 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:
  • Boys & Girls Club Durham
  • CFOC - Ajax Hub
  • Community Living Durham North
  • Cornerstone Community Association
  • Durham Community Health Centre
  • Durham Youth Services
  • John Howard Society - Bowmanville
  • Mental Health Outreach Program (MHOP)
  • Muslim Welfare Centre
  • North House
  • Oshawa Mission United Hub
  • Primary Care Outreach Program (PCOP)
  • Region of Durham Outreach Team
  • The Denise House
  • 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.

Monitoring Progress