NL HOUSING TO LAUNCH NEW TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM AS HORIZONS AT 106 PREPARES TO CLOSE

(Nov 10)

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) will operate a new transitional housing program to help individuals move toward independent living as Horizons at 106 prepares to close by December 31st, 2026.

The new program will provide housing and support for 30 individuals, including 16 current residents of Horizons at 106.

NLHC will hire five dedicated staff members to provide individualized assistance with everyday responsibilities, including life skills development, household management, paying bills, and accessing services.

Participants will live independently in NLHC homes while receiving one or two supportive visits each week from program staff.

Once residents no longer require additional support, they will be able to remain in their assigned NLHC homes rather than having to relocate.

The program is expected to cost approximately $500,000 annually, including staffing and operating expenses.

THREE LEVELS OF HOUSING SUPPORT

The new NLHC program will operate alongside two other transitional and supportive housing programs:

- Light Support:

Operated by NLHC, providing independent housing with one or two supportive visits per week.

- Moderate Support:

Operated by Stella’s Circle, providing a higher level of case management.

- Intensive Support:

Operated by Ben Said Services, providing 24/7 staffed support.

Together, the three programs will provide 75 transitional and supportive housing placements.

All 45 individuals currently living at Horizons at 106 are being offered placements within one of these programs.

The remaining placements will be filled through an intake process beginning in early 2027, focusing on individuals transitioning out of emergency shelters.

Housing Minister Chris Tibbs says the goal is to create pathways from emergency shelters into more stable and appropriate housing.

NLHC will continue evaluating the new program, with the possibility of expanding it in the coming years.