HRM CAS Overview
Information and Resources for Service Providers in HRM who are in Coordinated Access
Coordinated Access is defined as a way for communities to bring consistency, equity, and efficiency to the process of accessing services, housing and related resources for individuals and families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness within a geographic area. Coordinated Access fosters a consistent team approach to services and care across agencies.
Links and Resources
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HRM Prioritization Matrix
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Definition of Homelessness from Canadian Observatory on Homelessness
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Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
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Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Reaching Home - Directives
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Reaching Home - Homelessness Glossary Communities, April 2024
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OrgCode Consulting Inc.
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Built for Zero Change Package
Master Housing Program List
For programs that accept referrals through Coordinated Access
This list is intended to be used with clients during the referral process, to help them better understand the housing options available and identify programs they may be interested in. Our goal is to support more successful matches by ensuring clients have some basic information about programs before referrals are submitted.
This approach is meant to simplify the referral conversation and reduce confusion during intake
Updates and version control
This list will be updated every one to two months as program information changes or new housing programs are added. Please always ensure you are using the most up-to-date version when completing referrals.
You can find the month and year of validity at the top and bottom of each page.
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The lists shared above are for May and June, 2026
Please note: Some information is currently missing for certain programs. We are actively working to collect this information, and it will be added in future versions of the list.
If your program information needs to be updated, or if a program is missing from the list, please email cas@ahans.ca so it can be included in the next version. Keeping this list accurate is a collective effort and plays an important role in improving the matching process for both clients and service providers.
Current Partner Organizations
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HRM Homelessness Team
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John Howard Society of Nova Scotia
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Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
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North End Community Health Centre
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Old School Community Gathering Place
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Phoenix Youth Programs
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Salvation Army
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Shelter Nova Scotia
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Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
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Stepping Stone
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Tawaak Housing Association
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VETS Canada
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Welcome Housing and Support Services
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YWCA of Halifax
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902 Man up
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Adsum for Women & Children
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Affirmative Ventures
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Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia
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AKOMA
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Association of Black Social Workers
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Atlantic Community Shelters Society
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Beacon House
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Chebucto Connections
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Coverdale Justice Society
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Dalhousie Housing Support
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Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia
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Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia
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Halifax Refugee Clinic
Are you an agency interested in joining the HRM coordinated access system?
Send an email to cas@ahans.ca
Click here to ensure your agency aligns with the CAS guiding principles
Path to Collaboration: A First Assessment of Coordinated Access in HRM
This is the YWCA Halifax CAS Team’s first system-wide assessment of Coordinated Access in Halifax Regional Municipality. Developed in collaboration with community partners, the report reflects conversations with frontline workers, program leaders, and service providers during a period of significant system change. Its purpose is to identify gaps, highlight what is working, and propose strategies to strengthen and improve the system.