The ministry funds services and supports that help people who are:

• homeless, or
• at risk of becoming homeless.

The money goes to municipalities, who work with community agencies to develop programs that meet local needs.

These programs include:

Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Program

• provides a variety of supports to help people who are "hard to house" or at risk of becoming homeless

Domiciliary hostels

• provide accommodation and supports for people with mental health issues, addiction issues, developmental disabilities or those who are elderly and frail

Emergency hostels

• provides short-term lodging and supports for people who are homeless (municipalities and the ministry share the per diem costs)

Emergency Energy Fund

• helps low-income Ontarians who are facing energy-related emergencies, such as:
• utility arrears
• security deposits, and
• reconnection costs for electricity, hydro, natural gas, oil and other forms of energy.