NB - Saint John County - Saint John
Fresh Start Services - Outreach Services, Housing Support and Homelessness Prevention
S.H.I.F.T. Outreach Services (Supporting Homeless Individuals and Families to Transition)
- help connecting with local services, working towards housing solutions and mitigating risks faced when living out of doors
- case management and future planning
- supplies of personal care items (including feminine products) and gear for outdoor sleeping
H.O.P.E. (Housing Opportunities for People to Excel)
- intensive housing support team
- works to secure low-cost or subsidized housing units for people living with chronic homelessness
- wrap-around services
- guidance through the process of finding stable housing and supports
- help with applications for income assistance and other support services
- individual advocacy
- guidance through the process of finding stable housing and supports
- ongoing support, case management and future planning
Hearthstone Prevention Program
- resource navigation
- eviction prevention assistance
- individual advocacy and support
- case management
- Emergency Homeless Prevention Fund for maintaining tenancies
Eligibility
Individuals and families at risk of homelessness, persons currently experiencing homelessness
Address
48 Waterloo St
Saint John, NB E2L 3P4
Canada
Contact Information
Office: 506-638-1409
Website: https://freshstartsj.ca/
Hours
Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm; Fri by appointment only, closed to drop-ins
Disabilities access
Small set of stairs at entry, no ramp
Documents required
No documents required
Languages Spoken
English, French
Key Contacts
Kristen O'Hanley - Program Manager
Melanie Vautour - Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: February 5, 2025
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