Timmins — The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario are providing nearly $2 million to help create six supportive housing units that will support youth aged 16-21 in the City of Timmins. This project is part of an investment of over $46 million through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to create 267 affordable housing units across the province. COCHI is an initiative of the Canada-Ontario Bilateral Agreement under the National Housing Strategy (NHS).
Located at 457 Wilcox Street, the former École catholique Louis-Rhéaume was acquired by the North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) and a portion of the building will be transformed into housing units. The one-storey building includes four one-bedroom apartments, a barrier-free/accessible one-bedroom apartment and a three-bedroom unit. This project will provide supportive housing, on-site services, and to help teens successfully transition to independent living in their home community. The building includes a common area, storage room, laundry and outdoor space. The facility will provide medical services and supervised access for youth on weeknights and weekends.