Referrals to other agencies
The Aboriginal Housing Support Centre offers a variety of
programs depending on the needs of the client. Sometimes,
linking with other agencies within the Toronto area is enough
to provide a client with the services they require. Make sure
you check out the T.A.A.N.
pages on this website if you think you may require the services
of agencies that are part of the Toronto Aboriginal Agencies
Network. For an excellent list of other useful Aboriginal
links, check out the Links
section on this website as well.
Workshops
In the past, AHSC has presented workshops for its clients
based on the clients' needs and the clients' goals. We have
tapped into a valuable resource of Aboriginal program providers
and Elders who are more than willing to share their expertise
with others in the Aboriginal community.
Workshops on tenant rights, budgeting, parenting, legal services,
eviction prevention, etc. are also high on the list of presentations
that our clients want more information on.
Native and Social Housing application assistance
The number one service that we provide to our clients is
helping them with the process of applying for subsidized housing.
We have Housing
Connections application forms and information packages
in our office. You can come in and fill them out or we can
mail them to you. We offer expert advice on how to best apply
for social housing and/or for Native housing. We also have
application forms on hand for Native
housing providers in the Toronto area.
Housing searches
We will help a client search for new housing, especially
when time is of the essence. We are connected to other agencies
and other service providers throughout the city of Toronto
and receive updates daily on new rental units. Reviewing the
daily updates and helping with searches using the Internet,
the newspapers and rental books, we can help a client search
out new housing, in person, or over the phone.
Internet-based consultations
It can be difficult for some of our clients to come into
the Centre. In those cases, using the telephone and regular
mail, allows us to offer clients the service they require.
We are also able to process applications using email so don't
hesitate to contact us via "the net" at info@aboriginalhsc.org
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