The Homes 4 Youth (H4Y) Program supports youth ages 16 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness by helping them secure and maintain long‑term housing within Chatham-Kent. H4Y combines:
- A Portable Housing Benefit (PHB); and
- Intensive Case Management Services
Youth Who Are Prioritized Include Those:
- Experiencing chronic homelessness;
- Identifying as Indigenous;
- Transitioning from provincially funded institutions, such as correctional facilities and child protection agencies; and/or
- Experiencing addiction and/or mental health concerns.
Intensive Case Managers Provide:
- Coaching on life skills and tenancy skills
- Support with reconnecting with family when appropriate
- Mentoring and budgeting skill building
- Assistance with mental health and addiction stability
- Help finding affordable, long‑term housing
- Portable Housing Benefits and other financial supports
- Help with lease agreements and communication with landlords
- Support if an eviction occurs
For questions about this program, please contact Housing Services at:
Phone: 311
Email: ckhousingservices@chatham-kent.ca
Chatham-Kent Housing Services
435 Grand Avenue West, PO Box 1296
Chatham, Ontario N7M 5R9
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed on holidays)
