Prevention and Diversion

Provides short-term support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness due to unexpected housing challenges, offering financial assistance and essential services. Program caseworkers assess immediate needs and work with clients over a three-month period to provide support, including:

Maintaining housing
Building budgeting skills
Seeking employment
Developing other life skills needed for long-term stability

Services are available in rural and remote areas of Epekwitk / PEI, including Rural Queens County, Kings County, and Prince County.

This program aims to support individuals with a short-term need. Individuals who seek long-term solutions will be referred to Wrap Around Housing program.

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Service Description

Maintaining housing
Building budgeting skills
Seeking employment
Developing other life skills needed for long-term stability

Services are available in rural and remote areas of Epekwitk / PEI, including Rural Queens County, Kings County, and Prince County.

This program aims to support individuals with a short-term need. Individuals who seek long-term solutions will be referred to Wrap Around Housing program.

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Description:	Provides short-term support for individuals and families at risk of homelessness due to unexpected housing challenges, offering financial assistance and essential services. Program caseworkers assess immediate needs and work with clients over a three-month period to provide support, including: Maintaining housing Building budgeting skills Seeking employment Developing other life skills needed for long-term stability Services are available in rural and remote areas of Epekwitk / PEI, including Rural Queens County, Kings County, and Prince County. This program aims to support individuals with a short-term need. Individuals who seek long-term solutions will be referred to Wrap Around Housing program.
Eligibility:	Applicants must be: -Canadian citizens or permanent residents -Ages 18 years and older -PEI resident -Facing temporary and unexpected housing situations that require temporal help
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Apply online or email
Documents Required:	Latest three months bank statements * Confirmation residency form
Language:	English
Website:	https://www.johnhowardsocietypei.com/prevention-diversion/https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScESJv-NGHENmzulrjyDTdPr0TL0gt3gqT152iieyIIfPHt6g/viewform
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

John Howard Society of PEI- AKA: JHS; JHSPEI; John Howard; John Howard Society

155 Queen Street, Suite 202, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7M8
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible * Staff can meet clients at an accessible location if requested. We aim to have wheelchair accessibility from January 2026. Our Summerside location is wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
General Inquiries
902-566-5425
https://www.johnhowardsocietypei.com/
johnhowardsociety@jhspei.ca

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Prevention and Diversion

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John Howard Society of PEI- AKA: JHS; JHSPEI; John Howard; John Howard Society

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Mon:	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:	8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:	8:30am - 4:30pm