R.O.C.K. (Reach Out Chatham-Kent)
A Chatham-Kent street-outreach charity that helps people who are homeless, unstably housed, or affected by substance use. R.O.C.K. runs community outreach, two drop-in centres (Chatham and Wallaceburg), harm reduction, health-card replacement help, and a Peer-2-Peer program.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
People in Chatham-Kent who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or unstably housed, or affected by substance use.
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:
- People in Chatham-Kent who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or unstably housed, or affected by substance use
- Services are low-barrier and you do not need to fill out an application
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Free. Hands-on outreach support and help connecting to other services; no cash benefit.
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 in Chatham-Kent who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or unstably housed, or affected by substance use. Services are low-barrier and you do not need to fill out an application.
Good to know
Phone (519-351-1450), email (ck@reachoutck.com), two drop-in centres (Chatham + Wallaceburg), and services (outreach, harm reduction, health-card replacement, Peer-2-Peer) all confirmed on R.O.C.K.'s own site. Specific drop-in addresses are not published on the page, so the apply steps tell people to confirm by phone/website. Dropped the 211 source URL.
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