Housing Resource Centre

CCRC’s Housing Resource Centre (HRC) provides housing support services to anyone in Peterborough City and County who is homeless or at risk of losing their housing. HRC embraces a Housing First philosophy and believes that all people have the human right to safe, secure, adequate, and affordable housing. We are a prevention focused service that has been preventing homelessness and providing housing help services in our community for over 30 years.

Drop-In Housing Help Clinic

HRC’s Housing Help Drop-In Clinic provides housing help services, without an appointment, to anyone experiencing an issue with their housing. The Clinic is comprised of the Resource Room, Vacancy Listings, Brief Services, and Outreach.

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Resource room

The Resource Room is a friendly and free workspace that can be used to search for housing, make appointments, arrange viewings, and communicate with landlords.

The Resource Room provides:

Phones
Computers with internet access
Access to faxing services
Vacancy Listings
Housing Search Tools (Intent to Rent forms, Housing Search Checklists, Tenant Information, etc.)
Information, pamphlets and brochures about community resources
Access to HRC staff

Eviction Prevention

HRC services prevent housing loss through tenant education, empowerment, connection to support, and financial assistance. HRC provides Housing Support and Counselling to households experiencing, or at risk of eviction resulting from a variety of factors such as:

Low income (precarious employment, inadequate income support)
Eviction Proceedings (legal or illegal)
Landlord and tenant issues or disputes
Inappropriate or unsuitable housing
Discrimination
Rent or utility arrears
Credit, debt, or financial management concerns
Relationship breakdown

HRC provides services to prevent eviction, and to increase housing stability by working with individuals and households to identify, address, and resolve the issues that affect their ability to maintain their current housing or secure new housing.

The specific services provided depend on the circumstances and goals of individuals or households and may include, but are not limited to:

Screening, assessment and service prioritization
Support, guidance, case planning and goal setting
Advocacy and mediation with landlords and utility providers
System navigation support
Assistance to apply for income support such as OW, ODSP, EI, CPP, OAS, GIS
Assistance to apply for Community Housing, Rent Supplements and Portable Housing Benefits
Emergency Financial Assistance
Budgeting for housing
Referral to legal support
Shelter diversion and referral

Eviction Prevention Info Sheet

Our Team

Annie Hedden

Program Manager Housing Resource Centre & Community Service Orders

Andrea Holtrust

Housing Help Clinic Coordinator and Community Service Orders Coordinator

Auden Palmer

Housing Counsellor

Leigh Carrod