ByName List

 *As of: Nov 30, 2022

ByName List

A ByName List is a real-time list of people experiencing homelessness in our community.  It includes a robust set of data points that support coordinated access and prioritization at a household level, and an understanding of homeless inflow and outflow at a system level.  This real-time actionable data supports triage to services, system performance evaluation, and advocacy.

What is a ByName List used for?

Community Level (non-identifying information)

• Track how many people are becoming homeless, moving into housing and changes in real-time.
• Measures progress toward goal of homelessness reduction
• Collects concrete evidence for the services we need more of to best meet community needs

Individual level (confidential identifiable information)

• Share client information between service providers to reduce duplication of work, avoid individuals re-answering the same questions multiple times
• Prioritize clients based on vulnerability and need

 Housing Resources Available to participants of ByName List

• Caseworkers to actively assist with Housing Search
• ByName List Housing Support Allowance - rent subsidy
• Physical units - still to come

Participating Agencies

Families and individuals enter the Coordinated Access housing system at designated access points. 

If you are currently experiencing homelessness and would like to be added to the local ByName List

1. ByName List Intake Form
2. ByName List Participant Consent Form

Please forward completed Intake and Consent Forms to ByName List

2022 Annual Report on Homelessness (coming soon)

Current Trends in Homelessness - Oct 15, 2022 

For more information, please contact:

Tracy Birtch, Team Leader - Homelessness
Phone: 613-802-6535
Email