ae6a755e_Region_of_Durham__Service_Area
[Gaps] Between 2001 and 2003, an additional 20 hostel beds were added to the system. However, occupancy remains at or near 100 per cent. No emergency beds exist for youth or specific family types. Temporary accommodation is not available in rural areas of the region. Agencies report the need for increasing the number of beds for people requiring support services, as well as developing more affordable rental housing, to move people into permanent housing more quickly. Existing hostel beds for women are not accessible for people with physical disabilities. A needs assessment is currently underway to confirm the type of emergency accommodation required in North Durham, including the number of beds required to meet service needs. [Service Area] 
Emergency shelter
Region of Durham
Service Area