It is important to note that the Commission does not provide emergency services. If you are in an emergency situation where you are at risk of harm, please seek help through one of the following resources:
Please dial 211, or visit 211.ca.
211 is a non-emergency helpline for essential social services, community organizations, health and government programs in Canada. It helps people navigate these programs and services quickly and easily.
Their housing services include: help finding housing, health-related temporary housing, home improvements for accessibility, home ownership, housing expense assistance, tenant and landlord support, legal clinics, and supportive and transitional housing, among others.
The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.
It is important to note that the Federal Housing Advocate cannot help with individual housing problems or concerns.