Our Partners

The County of Lambton collaborates with a dedicated network of community partners to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. By bringing together non-profits, local champions, and leaders across sectors we ensure that services for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity are comprehensive and sustainable.

The Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee governs this interdisciplinary system of care by steering the County of Lambton's Housing and Homelessness 10-Year Plan, and meeting to address progress towards the plan and our local goals.

Other initiatives that bring this diverse group of partners to the same table for collective action on homelessness include:

The County of Lambton also formed the “A Better Tomorrow” Committee, which involves a group of community members who have been homeless in the past or are currently experiencing homelessness. This group gathers once a month to discuss materials, policies and ongoing initiatives from the local Homelessness Prevention system. Using their lived expertise, they recommend changes to local services and processes that improve system navigation for people experiencing homelessness.

Community Outreach Team

The County of Lambton Social Services Division offers assertive community outreach through two community outreach workers. This team works closely with unsheltered households experiencing homelessness, with the focus of progressing them directly into more permanent housing. Through trauma-informed care and client-centered housing case management, the most vulnerable members of our community can receive supports in-place where they may be residing.

The homelessness outreach team works in close concert with partner agencies such as Lambton Public Health, the North Lambton Community Health Centre, and Sarnia Police Service IMPACT. This multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach seeks to lower barriers, improve coordination of care, and offer more responsive engagements. Through this joint effort, households are better connected to primary care services, harm reduction tools and services, mental health and addictions services and housing solutions.

Email: Outreach@county-lambton.on.ca

Indwell

Indwell is pleased to partner with Lambton to Be Part of the Solution. We are participating in developing a plan to create housing in the County. We know that every door we open together is one more solution to homelessness.

Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team

Collaborative efforts among community partners will make the difference for our most vulnerable populations - we can all be a part of the solution.

The Inn of the Good Shepherd

It takes a village to come together to overcome a crisis! The Inn is proud to be a part of a community network working to support those who are homeless. Our programs help provide food packages - daily & weekly, daily hot meals, toiletries, shelter, transportation, income taxes and much more for folks struggling with homelessness, addictions and mental health issues.

Sarnia Police Service

The Sarnia Police Service is committed to partnering with other community agencies in order to provide a safe community for all residents and assisting people struggling with homelessness by referring them to resources in the community that can help them.

Community Health Integrated Care team

Mental Health, Addictions or Homelessness should never be barriers to accessing care. The CHIC team is proud to be part of the solution by meeting people where they are in the community.

North Lambton CHC

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is proud to support the "Be Part of the Solution" campaign, advocating for a united, community-focused effort to combat stigma and prevent homelessness. By providing person-first outreach care, we play a crucial role in this effort, supporting individuals with compassion and respect. We believe that supporting this initiative is vital, as the health and resilience of our entire community are interconnected with the well-being of those experiencing homelessness.

Lambton County Developmental Services

At LCDS, we wholeheartedly endorse the 'Be Part of the Solution' campaign because it embodies our core values of care, connection, and excellence. By fostering a collaborative, community-wide approach to preventing homelessness, we not only support innovative solutions but also strengthen the resilience and health of our entire community. Together, we can make a profound difference.

Women’s Interval Home

Survivors are facing a high degree of housing insecurity that originates from their experiences of gender-based violence and is compounded by Ontario’s housing affordability crisis.

The Workplace Group

The WorkPlace Group is committed to supporting a collaborative, community-wide approach to preventing homelessness. As a non-profit organization funded by Employment Ontario, we have proudly served job seekers in the Sarnia-Lambton community for over 45 years. By providing assistance with resume building, job applications, interview skills, and training recommendations, we strive to empower individuals with the tools they need to secure meaningful employment. We believe that addressing homelessness requires the active engagement of our entire community, as it directly impacts the health and resilience of us all. Together, we can be part of the solution.

Red Cross, Sarnia-Lambton Branch

The Canadian Red Cross is proud to support the County of Lambton as they support the needs of our community.

Outreach Group

Volunteers can collaborate toward a shared purpose of providing housing and supports to those in need. Be the change you hope to see in the community!