What is the staffing level at these supportive housing sites?
There are several different models of supported housing, and the staffing levels vary according to the model. In some cases, staff support is provided on an outreach basis, with housing support workers visiting tenants’ homes on a regular basis. In other models, staff may be located on site, with hours ranging from daytime only, to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A thorough assessment is completed with each supportive housing candidate, to determine what model of supportive housing would be the best fit for that person. People with greater needs for staff support and services would be referred to supportive housing sites that provide up to 24/7 staffing and services such as meals or medication support, while people with less need for staff support may be referred to sites that have daytime staffing only.
