111 – Bridging housing and health through strategic partnerships

November 7, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Managing unsupported tenancies can be a constant struggle for housing providers. Without the right resources, tenants can face isolation, instability, and frequent crises, leading to costly and stressful interventions. 

Join us as housing providers from different regions of Ontario reveal how they’ve built strategic partnerships to bridge the gap between housing and health. Learn how to access and coordinate existing resources from hospitals, Ontario Health Teams, community partners, and publicly-funded agencies to provide support for your tenants. 

In this session, you’ll discover: 

  • Community building: Reduce tenant isolation and foster stronger community connections.
  • Housing as a social determinant of health: Minimize evictions and enhance long-term housing security. 
  • Cost savings: Decrease the frequency of expensive and stressful interventions. 
  • Healthcare efficiency: Reduce the need for paramedic visits, emergency trips, and hospitalizations through partnerships.

Equip yourself with the tools to turn challenges into opportunities for a more holistic approach to tenant well-being.  

Presented By

Tom Hunter

Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation

Brian Gilligan

Chief Officer, Community and Tenant Support, Ottawa Community Housing

Arlene Howells

Interim Director of Engagement, Partnerships and Communications, Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation

Jagger Smith

Director, Ambulatory Clinical Services, Baycrest Hospital