Ottawa/Gatineau homelessness
Hi, I’m searching for resources for a family facing homelessness. A mother, teen and another son in his 20s. She is absolutely going to be homeless within the next day or so. She lives on the Gatineau side, and I believe was given some misinformation when she tried to obtain information and resources.
It was suggested to her that she should spend the remainder of whatever funds she has left on a motel and head to social services here in Ottawa, where I live, and try to get on the emergency shelter list. I am familiar with the Ottawa shelter system, and I believe this course of action will get my friend repatriated back to Gatineau with even less funds than she once had.
In anticipation of the eviction , my friend had successfully begun the application for emergency housing and was just a few documents away from completing this application.
Although her current job does not enable her to quickly change her situation, she does not receive any social services. I am nervous. This might actually harm her situation as she does not have any sort of record of need. Also, her eviction is the result of a long-standing dispute, and the landlord has dinged her Rental record permanently.
I have previously found myself in need and utilized 311 to get myself back on my feet, but I don’t know what the Quebec equivalent of that would be.
I would appreciate any guidance I could pass along to my friend as well as any sort of resources I have not thought of contacting.