Question 1

Emergency Shelters

Accepted Answer

Nipissing Four Elms-Crisis Centre North Bay
Men, women, youth and children who are in crisis and/or without shelter. Services can be provided in both English and French.
 Nipissing Transition House
Residential shelter for female youth, women and children coming from an abusive and/or violent situation. See also: End the Cycle of Abuse Mattawa Family & Women’s Resource Centre
Women, 16 years of age or older, with or without children, who find themselves in a crisis situation. Services are available in both English and French.
 Sturgeon Falls Family Resource Centre
Women, 16 years of age or older, with or without children, who find themselves in a crisis situation. Services are available in both English and French.
 Ojibway Women's Lodge
Short short term emergency centre for native and non-native women, with or without children, who find themselves in a crisis situation. Muskoka Muskoka Interval House (Bracebridge)
Women, 16 years of age or older, with or without children, who find themselves in a crisis situation. Chrysalis (Hunstville)
Women, 16 years of age or older, with or without children, who find themselves in a crisis situation. Esprit Place (Parry Sound) Emergency shelter and assistance for women and children in the District of Parry Sound who find themselves in crisis. Priority is given to women leaving abusive situations.

Question 2

Apartment Listings

Accepted Answer

North Bay Kijiji - North Bay Apartments for Rent Low Income People Involvement of Nipissing - Vacancy Listings North Bay Apartments for Rent- Facebook Group North Bay Rent Board.ca Muskoka Kijiji - Muskoka Apartments for Rent Social Housing Muskoka Facebook Marketplace Parry Sound Kijiji-Muskoka Apartments for Rent AllClassifieds.ca Parry Sound Rent board.ca Facebook Marketplace

Question 3

Ontario Tenant Rights

Accepted Answer

Renting in Ontario: Your Rights

Question 4

Food Banks

Accepted Answer

North Bay Food Bank (Includes links to other local food banks)

Question 5

Affordable/Subsidized Housing

Accepted Answer

North Bay The District of Nipissing Housing Services are responsible for the funding and administration of social housing programs and work to prevent homelessness.   Children's Aid Society - Kehoe Residence The Society has an independent living complex that has 3-2 bedroom units and 2-1 bedroom units available for youth in care transitioning to independence. These units are fully furnished with utilities and laundry included in the rent. Youth living in these units or other apartments are provided with support to increase cooking, budgeting and shopping skills.  Contact Nipissing Parry Sound CAS for information or application. Phone: (705) 472-0910                    Toll Free: (877) 303-0910   North Bay Indian Friendship Center-North Bay, Suswin Suswin Housing First Program helps urban Aboriginals who are facing housing barriers to find housing with community support in the Nipissing region.  This program delivers programming in a culturally responsive, flexible, and safe manner for all clients. Assists in finding safe, affordable housing, Coordinates support services as needed-can include parenting, health and mental health care, counselling, addiction services, cultural services, food support, job support, crisis counselling, and basic needs Provides advocacy support-develop safety plans Assists with basic housing needs, landlord advocacy, and service provider advocacy Attends meetings and appointments for support and advocacy Janie Kataquapit – Suswin Housing Navigator Worker Contact Information: Email: suswin2@nbifc.org Phone: 705-472-2811 ext 244   Parry Sound The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board handles all applications for social housing in the District of Parry Sound.   Social housing is housing funded by various government programs in which tenants pay reduced rents.   Muskoka The District Municipality of Muskoka's Social Housing program provides affordable rental housing for people whose income prevents them from finding adequate housing in the private rental market.