Atlohsa Family Healing Services - Giwetashkad Indigenous Homelessness Strategy
Atlohsa is the Indigenous-led organization leading Giwetashkad, London's Indigenous Homelessness Strategy. It offers low-barrier, culturally grounded support for Indigenous people and families who are homeless or at risk, including the Wiigiwaaminaan Lodge Indigenous-led Hub, supportive housing, street outreach and a drop-in centre, and a housing allowance program.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people and families in London who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people and families in London who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies. Includes shelter/hub services, supportive housing, drop-in, and a housing allowance program. Most direct supports are free.
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
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people and families in London who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Good to know
Confirmed via WebFetch on 2026-06-13: Giwetashkad page confirms email giwetashkad@atlohsa.com and 24-hr crisis line 1-800-605-7477; the Atlohsa contact page confirms main line 519-438-0068 (Mon-Fri 9-5), office 343 Richmond St #109 London ON N6A 3C2, and 519-282-7896 as a Housing Outreach TEXT line (corrected - it is a text line, not a voice line; 519-476-3783 is also listed for housing text support). The Zhaawanong women's shelter line was dropped from this entry because it was not confirmed on the two fetched Atlohsa pages; verify it separately before publishing if needed. Slug renamed to add the 'london-' city prefix.
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