The Essex County Homelessness Hub (ECH2) is a drop-in program designed to meet the specific needs of individuals and families in Essex County who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
How does it work?
Funded by the County of Essex, services include:
- Assistance with Central Housing Applications
- Search for affordable housing
- Information and referrals to outside services
- Connecting individuals to income support
- Eviction prevention
- Liaison with ODSP/OW and income supports
- Access to computers and telephone services
- Helping individuals meet their basic needs, securing food and clothing
- Support in obtaining identification
- Access to harm reduction services
The ECH2 is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm, and overnight from 10pm-8am. Breakfast is provided.
To learn more, please call 519-326-8629 ext. 395 or e-mail us at [email protected]