Cochrane District System of Care
Working together to best support people end their experience of homelessness.
What We Are
The Cochrane District System of Care refers to our regional coordinated access system. In practical terms, the CD System of Care is a mechanism that allows various agencies to work together to best support people who are trying to secure and maintain housing. The CD System of Care will also provide a transparent, fair and streamlined approach to access to housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in our community. The CD System of Care is committed to eliminating chronic homelessness and building a District where everyone has a safe and affordable home in a neighbourhood they choose to live in.
Guiding Principles
The Cochrane District System of Care adheres to the following Guiding Principles in all their activities. All Partner Agencies are expected to abide by these principles in their work with the System of Care.
- ENSURING DIGNITY AND CHOICE: We respect and celebrate people’s ability to decide their own recovery goals and choose how/how not to participate with services.
- RESPECTFUL AND NON-JUDGMENTAL APPROACH: We meet people where they are and provide service in a manner that respects diversity and choice.
- GRASSROOTS AND COMMUNITY-BASED: We ensure services are developed with a bottom-up approach and strive to support community-led initiatives in the development and delivery of services.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We are cost-efficient, transparent, and sustainable. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable to providing high quality and accessible services.
- COURAGE: We work to move new ideas forward for the betterment of the community. We address and stand against stigma and discrimination.
- STEWARDSHIP: We protect the Cochrane District System of Care brand and practice accountability in all actions of the organization.
- INTEGRITY: We make decisions with the best interest of the community and organization in mind.
- COORDINATION: We work to bring diverse stakeholders together around shared challenges and common goals.
- COLLABORATION: We maximize the impact of public and private resources in our community by establishing shared goals and service models.
- PARTNERSHIP: We believe that the best path to accomplishing our vision is through partnership with public and private organizations and members of our community.
- HONESTY: We believe that relationships with partners and guests need to be open, trusting, and frank.
- INCLUSIVITY: We respect diversity and work with various stakeholders to build meaningful partnerships. We encourage the participation of historically marginalized groups in the development and operation of the Cochrane District System of Care.
Access Points
Contact Details:
- (705) 268-7722 ext. 219
- Toll Free Line 1 (877) 259-7722 ext. 219
- [email protected]
- (Contact details apply to all locations)
Locations:
- 500 Algonquin Blvd. East, Timmins ON P4N 1B7
- 149 5th Avenue, Cochrane ON P0L 1C0
- 33 Ambridge Drive, Iroquois Falls ON P0K 1G0
- 385 Railway Street, Matheson ON P0K 1N0
- 6 Ash Street, Kapuskasing ON P5N 2C8
- 1425 Front Street, Hearst ON P0L 1N0
- 21 First Street, Moosonee ON P0L 1Y0
Contact Details:
- (705) 531-7233
Location:
- 316 Spruce Street South, Timmins ON P4N 2M9
Participating Agencies
CORE PARTNERS
Access point for the System of Care and completes the full By-Name List Common Intake with the person.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Provides support for the System of Care and completes the full By-Name List Common Intake with the person.
HELPING PARTNERS
Refers clients to Core Partners in the System of Care with a warm hand off.
Invitation to join the Cochrane District System of Care
The homelessness situation in our area has reached a critical stage, and your ongoing support is crucial. We cannot tackle this challenge alone. Building strong partnerships among dedicated service agencies is essential to our goal of ending homelessness in the Cochrane District. The information session includes an invitation for your organization to join as a Partner Agency with the Cochrane District System of Care. The session will also cover updates on the Coordinated Access System, By-Name List, HIFIS, and Care Conferencing, along with a review of partnership roles and responsibilities. We look forward to your participation.