Housing

Chez Doris firmly believes that stability begins with housing. For the women we support, it’s not only about having a roof over their heads — it’s about regaining a sense of safety, dignity, and autonomy.

Our programs

Private Housing Program

Launched in 2022, this program is fully funded by private partners — the Azrieli Foundation, the Léger Family Foundation, the Jacques and Michel Auger Foundation, and CDPQ — and provides intensive support to women excluded from traditional social programs.

Each year, 15 women, including at least five mothers, can take part. They receive assistance in finding housing, along with funds to furnish their apartment, purchase household essentials, and stock up on their first groceries.

Since the program’s inception, 16 women and 17 children have been housed.

Rent Supplement Program (PSL)

Through a partnership with the OMHM, Chez Doris has secured 31 PSL placements, enabling women experiencing homelessness to access private or community housing at a rent geared to their income (no more than 25% of annual income).

Since January 2020, 63 women and 31 children have benefited from this program, which plays a vital role in breaking the cycle of precarity. Each woman also receives financial assistance to help her settle into her new home with dignity.

“Chez Doris was there for me when I was too hungry to bear, or when my clothes clung to my skin. I was able to eat my fill and choose clothing from the enormous wardrobe made available to us. With them, I am met with kindness and without judgment. I now have affordable housing where I feel safe, complete with appliances and even a brand-new bed. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.”

Nathalie

PSL beneficiary – 2023

Our residences

Because rebuilding a life begins not only with a bed or a meal, but with the deep sense of being welcomed, heard, and supported.

At Chez Doris, we don’t just provide housing for women—we help them regain their sense of agency and autonomy.

Bash Shetty Residence: A safe and stable home

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Marcelle and Jean Coutu Residence: Stable housing to rebuild lives

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Two new residences to address the urgency of women’s homelessness

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Apply for the housing program

First name(Required)

Last name(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Phone number(Required)

Email(Required)

Preferred language(Required)

Duration of homelessness(Required)

Marital status(Required)

Legal Status in Canada(Required)

Referring organization(Required)

Referring caseworker(Required)

Caseworker’s role(Required)

Caseworker’s email(Required)

Caseworker’s phone number(Required)

How long have you been supporting this participant?(Required)

SAINT-ANDRÉ: a house with 20 rooms, each with a private bathroom. Kitchens and living rooms are located in shared common areas. The house has multiple staircases and is therefore not suitable for participants with reduced mobility. A team of caseworkers is present on-site at all times. DE CHAMPLAIN: a residence with 26 studio apartments, each with a private bathroom and kitchen. The building includes four studios adapted for people with reduced mobility, but not accessible for wheelchair users. A caseworker is available on-site, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours.

Source of Income

By completing this form, you consent to participate in our trust program.

Do you have any debts?(Required)

If yes, what is the total amount?(Required)

If yes, to whom are your debts owed?(Required)

Do you currently have housing?(Required)

If yes, do you have a lease in your name?(Required)

Have you ever been evicted from a subsidized apartment?(Required)

Do you have a file with the Tribunal administratif du logement (formerly Régie du logement)?(Required)

If yes, why?(Required)

Have you lived in the Greater Montreal area within the last year?(Required)

Comments on the participant’s situation

If the participant has no source of income, it is important to support her in seeking income before recommending her to the housing program. Please note: To facilitate reading, the feminine has been used as a neutral gender.

Documents to attach:(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Proof of income, Notice of assessment, Identification (driver’s license, passport, health card, etc.), Montreal Housing Office form, Nominal notice

Participant’s signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Caseworker’s signature(Required)

Date(Required)

We request the ongoing participation of the caseworker throughout the follow-up process. The form must be completed in full, including supporting documents, in order to be processed quickly.

Please note that this program is for women only; children are not eligible.

“Thanks to the invaluable help of Chez Doris and its team, I have finally found a place where I feel safe, where I can rebuild my dignity, and where I receive support tailored to my needs. Their unconditional love and unwavering support give me the strength to hold on to hope, even when my challenges feel insurmountable.”

Emily

Saint-André Resident – 2023

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