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Housing and Shelters


Amongst many other consequences, housing instability is a common outcome of substance abuse. Sometimes, substance abuse can be both the cause and the result of homelessness.

Local communities have partnered together and developed programs to support individuals with addictive substance use. Both short-term support programs and long-term support programs are available. Click on the links below to learn more about available housing support!


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Looking for a place to stay?

Click on the links below for more housing support information!

Short-Term Support

Crisis/Respite Residential Service

This service provides a safe, supportive, and supervised residential setting for people requiring respite support. 

Long-Term Support

Supportive Addiction and Mental Health Housing (SAMH)

This program is designed to support people with addictive substance use and concurrent mental health needs who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or who are considered inadequately housed.

Addiction Medicine Program (AMP)

This is a specialized inpatient program that aims to treat individuals with substance use issues.

Residential Treatment Program

This program offers 4.5–6 months of residential stay that’s tailored to the specific needs of individuals with chronic and acute substance abuse issues.