The Ontario government has launched a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Oshawa as part of a broader provincial strategy to expand access to mental health, addiction, and housing support services. The initiative is included in a more than $560 million investment aimed at establishing 29 HART Hubs across Ontario to improve recovery-focused care and enhance community safety.
The Oshawa HART Hub is designed to support individuals facing homelessness, substance use challenges, and mental health issues by providing integrated, wraparound services. These include primary healthcare, addiction treatment, mental health support, social services, employment assistance, and supportive housing options, helping individuals on their path toward long-term recovery and stability.
The hub is operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham in partnership with several local healthcare and community organizations, including Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and other regional service providers. This collaborative model aims to ensure care is tailored to local needs and delivered through coordinated support systems.
Officials from the Ontario government emphasized that the HART Hub network is focused on treatment and recovery, with the goal of improving outcomes for individuals while strengthening community well-being. The program is part of the province’s broader mental health strategy, which includes multi-billion-dollar investments over the coming years to close service gaps and expand access to care.
The Oshawa hub, located on Richmond Street West, joins another active HART Hub in Whitby, further expanding services in the Durham Region. Alongside treatment services, the provincial plan also includes the creation of hundreds of supportive housing units to help individuals transition into stable long-term living arrangements and rebuild their lives.
