Transitional Housing Projects

Overview

Transitional housing provides temporary accommodation and support for individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness or other unstable housing situations. Housing NWT works with local organizations to support transitional housing through programs like Northern Pathways to Housing and Housing First. These programs are currently not accepting new applications, but you can learn more about the ongoing projects below.

Northern Pathways to Housing

Northern Pathways is a supportive housing program aimed at addressing homelessness in small communities outside of Yellowknife.

Currently, the Northern Pathways program operates in four communities with the following local partners:

  • Aklavik (Partner: Aklavik Indian Band)
  • Behchokǫ̀ (Partner: Behchokǫ̀ Friendship Centre)
  • Fort Good Hope (Partner: K’asho Got’ı̨nę Housing Society)
  • Fort Simpson (Partner: Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation)

The goal is to provide stable housing while building community support systems that help integrate individuals into the community. The program focuses on residents who face barriers to accessing social housing due to past behavior or the lack of suitable housing options.

Housing NWT renovates existing units to create four self-contained suites and provides $70,000 annually per community for operational costs, including utilities, maintenance, and support staff.

Housing First

Housing NWT supports the Yellowknife Women's Society's Housing First program, which focuses on ending homelessness by providing permanent housing first, followed by supportive services to address underlying issues.

Key Components:

  • Independent rental housing
  • Wrap-around supports for health and social needs
  • Focus on improving quality of life and long-term stability

Rapid Rehousing

Rapid Rehousing helps individuals and families quickly transition from shelters to permanent housing through short-term assistance.

Key components:

  • Housing Identification: Helping participants find suitable housing.
  • Rent and Move-In Assistance: Providing financial support for rent and move-in costs.
  • Case Management: Offering short-term, intensive case management services to help stabilize housing and connect participants to community resources.

The goal is to shorten the duration of homelessness and support long-term self-sufficiency.

Emergency Overnight Shelters

Emergency shelters provide immediate, short-term accommodation for those experiencing homelessness. Services include:

  • Basic Shelter: A safe place to sleep.
  • Basic Necessities: Access to food, restrooms, showers and laundry.
  • Safety: A secure environment.
  • Support Services: Referrals to community support like medical, mental health, and social services.

These shelters aim to provide temporary relief from homelessness while helping individuals and families connect to longer-term housing and support options. Housing NWT supports seven emergency shelters across the NWT: three in Yellowknife, two in Inuvik, and one each in Fort Simpson and Hay River.

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Contact

Homelessness Programs Coordinator
1-833-966-2281
NWTHC_Homelessness@gov.nt.ca