New apartments opening for homeless people with ‘complex health needs’

People who have nowhere to live and are dealing with complex health needs will now have 25 supportive housing units where they stay so they don’t end up on the street.

The London Health Sciences Centre and London Cares have partnered to offer the units starting this month at 362 Dundas Street, also known as London Extended Stay hotel, just west of Colborne Street.

“We know that housing is health care and we are committed to working with our system partners to redesigns care and better address the needs of all Londoners, especially those community members who are marginalized and have difficulty accessing stable health and housing resources,” said Sandra Smith, a hospital official.

The fully furnished apartments will offer comprehensive health and social support services to people with health needs, including hospital patients who are discharged but are at risk of readmission because of chronic and persistent homelessness, officials said.