Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre

Northumberland neighbours working for housing stability and overdose prevention.

IHARC is the Integrated Homelessness and Addictions Response Centre, a non-profit working across Northumberland County. This main site keeps neighbours, service agencies, and local government aligned on the story, while the IHARC Portal hosts live collaboration and crisis management.

Together we co-design rapid responses that centre housing stability, overdose prevention, and accountable public reporting.

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Why a State of Emergency

What IHARC offers

Shared data.: One public picture to guide action.
Rapid response.: Coordinated tasks with tracked follow-through.
Community solutions.: A public portal for ideas and plan tracking.

How we got here

Community members asked for one shared picture of what is happening. These focus areas ground the work happening inside the collaboration portal.

How we got here

Housing shortage

Rents keep rising faster than incomes, leaving neighbours without stable options.

How we got here

Toxic drug supply

Unpredictable street supply drives overdose emergencies and long-term health risks.

How we got here

Justice churn

Frequent release and short stays create gaps in care and disrupt healing plans.

How we got here

Fragmented support

Services are spread across agencies, making it hard to navigate help in real time.

Stay involved

Join neighbours, agencies, and Town staff in shaping rapid responses. Every proposal includes evidence, community support, and clear accountability notes.

Propose a solutionDocument the problem, evidence, and metrics so moderators can advance it.Comment and react to ideasShare respectful feedback and support proposals that align with community care.Track plan progressFollow Working Plans, decision notes, and key dates in one place.Support the declarationAdd your name to the community petition. It is a public show of support, not a legal referendum.

Need support right now?

Reach out to partners offering housing navigation, overdose response, and compassionate crisis support. In an emergency call 911 and stay with the person until responders arrive. Moderators keep this list current.

Shelter placement and warming sites

Call 2-1-1 or 905-376-9562 for Transition House coordinated entry.

Overdose response and essential health supplies

Call 911 if someone is unresponsive. For naloxone and follow-up while our text system is offline, email outreach@iharc.ca.

Mental health crisis support

Call or text 9-8-8. Locally, contact 905-377-9891 for NHH Community Mental Health Services.