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 STEVI (Supportive Technology to Enable Vulnerable Individuals) hosts secure outreach plans and crisis coordination.
Together we co-design rapid responses that centre housing stability, overdose prevention, and accountable public reporting.
What IHARC offers
- Shared data.
- One public picture to guide action.
- Outreach and navigation.
- Coordinated visits, warm referrals, and follow-through with partners.
- Secure STEVI portal.
- Clients and staff manage appointments, plans, and documents together.
How we got here
Community members asked for one shared picture of what is happening. These focus areas now guide the support plans inside STEVI, the secure IHARC portal used by clients and outreach partners—not a public forum.
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
This site shares public data while STEVI keeps IHARC's clients and staff connected. Choose what you need today.
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 Transition House coordinated entry for placement and transportation when beds are full.
Overdose response and essential health supplies
Call 911 if someone is unresponsive; outreach can coordinate naloxone and follow-up.
Mental health crisis support
Use 9-8-8 for immediate counselling; local follow-up via NHH Community Mental Health Services.
- Call or text 9-8-8
- 905-377-9891
- RAAM clinic Tuesdays 12–3 pm at 1011 Elgin St. W., 2nd floor