Family Services Windsor-Essex
Site: Family Services Windsor-Essex
Service: Windsor-Essex Housing Connections
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0454 | Last Modified: 24 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-966-5010 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-933-1831 *COVID19 do not use |
| After Hours Phone | Answering Service |
| TTY Phone | 519-966-0361 |
| Fax | 519-256-5258 |
| info@fswe.ca | |
| Website | www.fswe.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Windsor-Essex Housing Connections (WEHC) is a partnership of agencies who work together to help people find affordable, rental housing and end the cycle of homelessness. Housing First Program – Family Services Windsor-Essex helps people who have been chronically homeless (ie 6+ months) and have a significant mental health and/or addiction concerns. Housing Outreach Workers - provide street outreach support (MOST - Mobile Outreach and Support Team) and are available at Windsor Ontario Works (WOW Centre, 400 City Hall Sq E, 1st floor, 12:00-4:30pm Monday to Friday) All other people needing assistance with affordable, rental housing can contact one of the following agencies: * Housing Information Services (Greater Windsor area), * Accessible County Community Support Services (Essex County) * CAN-AM Indian Friendship Centre. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Homelessness; Mental health and/or addiction concerns |
| Application | Referrals received from the By-Names Prioritized List. * People can apply to the By-Names Prioritized List through emergency shelters, community agencies, etc |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretive Services - available upon request |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | We provide strategies and support to address personal problems, resolve conflicts and help people live independently in the community. We help people complete forms, applications & income taxes; deal with hoarding, bullying and financial issues; and find/maintain affordable rental housing. We help individuals, couples and families manage life, marriage and family challenges; deal with arising issues and resolve conflicts; address anxiety, depression, anger, loss, grief, as well as addiction, sexuality, mental health and wellness issues. |
| Established | 2010 |
| Primary Executive | Joyce Zuk, FSWE; Phone: (Business) 519-966-5010 ext 1018; Email: jzuk@fswe.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | 1770 Langlois Ave Windsor, ON N8X 4M5 |
| Intersection | Langlois Ave and Tecumseh Rd E |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1C ; Parent 14 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Offices, with an Automatic Entrance |