This week at Strathroy-Caradoc Council, Joe Winser, Director of Human Services for the County of Middlesex, presented the scope of homelessness supports available across the region, emphasizing that homelessness appears in many forms. Alongside visible homelessness, Winser said Middlesex County faces a high number of hidden cases, including individuals and families living in vehicles, trailers, or temporarily staying with others.
Barriers to stable housing include transportation issues, limited income or poor credit, challenges navigating the housing market, and a shortage of affordable units.
Winser highlighted the Middlesex Accommodations Program at the Countryside Motel in Adelaide Metcalfe, which offers 11 rooms Monday to Friday for stays up to two months. Since 2021, the program has supported more than 250 people, including 77 in 2024 and 65 so far in 2025, with demand remaining high.
Written by: C. Soares