House of Hope building on ‘early success’ with development of new supportive housing
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The spaces will assist people with complex health needs, including discharged hospital patients at risk of readmission due to chronic homelessness.
The City of London is building on some early successes with supportive housing in downtown by putting $2.7 million in funding towards London Cares and the House of Hope.
The House of Hope, named by the residents who live there, was established in October last year through a partnership between London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and London Cares.
Home and Community Care Support Services, London InterCommunity Health Centre, and H.O.M.E program collaborators provide support and input to the units.
By all measures, the House of Hope has been a huge success.
“Even I’m surprised at the level of success we’ve had so early because it’s a significant challenge when folks move from the streets, directly into housing,” says Anne Armstrong, executive director of London Cares.
“Folks have settled in so well; they’re building a community right within the building, they’re helping each other.”
Armstrong adds that 30 per cent of the residents have reconnected with family after moving into highly supportive housing.
There’s also been a 74-per cent reduction in emergency department visits in the first three months compared to the same time period and cohort in 2022, and no residents have been evicted from the building.
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