Oxford County Community Health Centre - Housing Stability Program
The OXCHC Housing Stability Program is Oxford County's service for preventing homelessness and keeping people housed. It helps with housing intake and assessment, case management, a weekly list of available rentals, and support if you are at risk of eviction or homelessness.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
People living in Oxford County who are homeless or close to it, at risk of eviction, have a history of unstable housing or rent owing, or were recently housed (within the last 3 months) after a history of instability.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies. This is case management and housing support (not a set cash grant), plus referrals to financial help when needed.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
People living in Oxford County who are homeless or close to it, at risk of eviction, have a history of unstable housing or rent owing, or were recently housed (within the last 3 months) after a history of instability.
Good to know
VERIFIED on official OXCHC pages. Main office: 35 Metcalf Street, Woodstock N4S 3E6; Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; main line 519-539-1111, toll-free 877-522-1112; Tillsonburg 519-842-9008 ext. 323. Weekly vacancy list: email housingintake@oxchc.ca (confirmed on the intake page). CORRECTION: the original draft's 'Housing Stability ext. 209' could NOT be confirmed on the official OXCHC pages (intake page lists only the main 519-539-1111 line and Tillsonburg ext. 323) - the unverified extension was removed; callers should ask for Housing Stability intake on the main line. NOTE: Oxford County does NOT run a standalone 'rent bank' cash-loan program branded like Stratford/London - confirm any specific rent/utility-arrears cash help directly at intake before quoting a dollar figure.
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