City of London invites residents to learn about and provide input into the implementation of Health & Homelessness Response.
Engagement opportunities on London’s whole of community system response to the health and homelessness crisis will begin next week, to provide Londoners with the opportunity to learn about the details of the plan and provide their input into the decision-making criteria that will guide the system implementation. The system response was designed by a collective of community experts from across sectors that is a first of its kind in London, and unique in Ontario. That group included more than 200 individuals representing nearly 70 local organizations in community health and social services, institutional healthcare, education, emergency services, business and economic development, land and housing development and multiple levels of government.
The new model includes 24/7 safe spaces and supportive housing, to help individuals experiencing homelessness move safely inside, be stabilized and supported, and become, and stay, sustainably housed
Residents will be able participate through the City’s engagement portal (URL below) or at one of five in-person drop-in sessions to be held between June 14 and 26.
Dates are as follows:
Wednesday, June 14, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Canada Games Aquatic Centre – 1045 Wonderland Road North
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South London Community Centre – 1119 Jalna Blvd
Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Byron Optimist Community Centre – 1308 Norman Avenue
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East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Avenue
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Monday, June 26, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre – 78 Riverside Drive
You can also participate in the survey online until June 26, at getinvolved.london.ca/health-and-homelessness-in-london
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