Resources & Support

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Housing Search

  • Viewit: An online apartment guide with pictures making it easy to see your apartment rental.
  • Kijiji: Over 6,841,249 Free Local Classifieds
  • Ajax Municipal Housing: On this page, you will find all MARKET RENT units currently available for rent with Ajax Municipal.
  • Durham Non-Profit Housing:  On this page, you will find MARKET RENT units currently available for rent in Durham Non-Profit Housing buildings. 
  • DurhamRegion.com:  Is your Durham Region community online newspaper. You can find local classifieds here, including local apartment rentals.
  • Craigslist:   Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, sale, personals, services, local community, and events.
  • TorontoRentals.com: A local website dedicated to helping people find the perfect apartment, house, or condo to make their new home.
  • www.zoeken.ca: Hundreds of thousands of homes from over 1000 property managers, classifieds and apartment complexes.

General Information

  • Inform Durham: Updated continually, this database of government, social and human service agencies, cultural non-for-profit and charitable organizations is the  most comprehensive listing readily available in Durham Region
  • 211: 211’s award-winning telephone helpline (2-1-1) and website provide a gateway to community, social, non-clinical health and related government services
  • Addiction Resource: Raise awareness on the dangers of addiction, supports, better well-being and self-improvement
  • HealthFinder.gov: Promote better health through education and awareness
  • Tobacco-Free Life: A Guide to Quit Smoking
  • The Recovery Village: Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction
  • Apply for Income Assistance (OW and ODSP Income Support)
  • Obtain an MPAC Statement 

Durham Mental Health

  • Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) is a charitable not-for-profit agency providing services and support to individuals and families living with mental health concerns.
  • Canadian Mental Health Association: The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is a community mental health and primary care centre providing mental health services to Durham Region for 55 years.

Legal

  • Durham Legal Clinic: provide referrals, legal information, legal advice, and representation before Administrative Courts and Tribunals, Tenant Duty Counsel at the Landlord Tenant Board, community development and law reform. We also provide free presentations to community groups on the areas of law practiced by the Clinic.
  • Municipal Affairs and Investigations: The Investigation and Enforcement Unit responds to complaints from landlords or tenants about alleged offences under the new Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the Act), which took effect January 31, 2007. The Act regulates the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in residential properties in Ontario.
  • Landlord-Tenant Board: Role is to provide information about the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and resolve disputes between most residential landlords and tenants.
  • Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation: CERA is the only organization in Canada dedicated primarily to promoting human rights in housing and ending housing discrimination.
  • Human Rights Legal Support Centre: The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is an independent agency, funded by the Government of Ontario, to provide legal services to individuals who have experienced discrimination. The Centre will provide legal assistance to individuals applying to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario to resolve a human rights dispute.

Extreme Clean

VHA Extreme Clean: VHA’s unique Extreme Cleaning Program helps people regain control of their living space and life by providing experienced, trained cleaners who work with clients and family members to meet public health standards so they can remain at home for as long as possible.

Food Bank and Shelter Information

  • Emergency Shelters, Supports and Food Banks in Durham Region
  • Food Bank Information: Information about where to find a food bank in your area.
  • Housing and Homelessness in Durham Region: The Region of Durham Housing Services Division is part of the Social Services Department. The office is located at 605 Rossland Rd. E. in Whitby (Regional Headquarters). We have four areas of responsibility: Social Housing Administration, Housing Operations, Homelessness Initiatives and Housing Development.