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.
Get help first
Find urgent support fast.
Verified housing, overdose, and crisis contacts in one place.
In an emergency call 911.
The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects people seeking emergency help. RAAM clinic: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm, 1011 Elgin Street West, 2nd floor, Cobourg. Call 905-377-9891. The text line is offline; email outreach@iharc.ca.
Outreach and mental health supports
IHARC outreach and NHH Community Mental Health Services.
IHARC work
Outreach, coordination, and public records.
Housing shortage
Rents keep rising faster than incomes, leaving neighbours without stable options.
Toxic drug supply
Unpredictable street supply drives overdose emergencies and long-term health risks.
Justice churn
Frequent release and short stays create gaps in care and disrupt healing plans.
Fragmented support
Services are spread across agencies, making it hard to navigate help in real time.
Next steps