FAQs
What is supportive housing?
Supportive housing provides safe, stable housing to persons who might otherwise face homelessness and to those who have been consistent, stable shelter users. Supportive housing combines housing stability with 24/7 wraparound programming and life skill support. It is based on the Housing First model, which prioritizes housing as a foundation for improving health, well-being, and independence. Supportive housing differs from emergency shelters in that it provides a physical environment that is specifically designed to be safe, secure, enabling, and home-like, with support services such as social services, life skill supports, housekeeping, and social and recreational activities, to maximize residents’ independence, privacy, and dignity (CMHC, 2018).
What supports will be available to residents?
Residents will have access to a comprehensive range of wraparound supports, including but not limited to: life skills training, case management, social and recreational activities, housekeeping and property management, trauma-informed care, health, mental health and recovery services where appropriate and connections to broader services such as employment supports, legal aid, and cultural programming.
How will the City and service providers engage with the neighbourhood?
A near neighbour meeting will be hosted by Ryandale on Jan. 28, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Reddendale Hall in Centre 70 (100 Day Street). Questions can also be asked here on the Get Involved Kingston Page
Where can I ask questions or leave feedback about supportive housing?
Get Involved Kingston is a central location with information about each of the housing solutions. Answers to many frequently asked questions can be found here. Questions and feedback are always welcome by emailing GetInvolvedKingston@CityofKingston.ca or by leaving a question or comment on the project pages. Feedback is collected throughout each project, aggregated and themed, and reported back to the community on Get Involved Kingston.