Housing and Health Toolbox for Children and Youth

The Ottawa Child/Youth Housing Advocacy Initiative (OCHAI) is a partnership between housing and health professionals working to improve the housing and health of children, youth and families. (click here for more information on the working group) 

The OCHAI Housing & Health Toolbox for Children & Youth

Use the tools to work towards improving the housing and health conditions of the children, youth and families you work with:

Educational tool:  The educational tool consists of a series of resources for health and community professionals, families and youth with the aim of raising awareness of the impact of housing on child and youth health.  These resources describe the research substantiating the link between housing, environmental hazards and child and youth health.  They also provide an overview of the context and scope of housing issues.

Screening tool: The screening tool offers a series of screening questions that enable professionals to assess children, youth and families for possible housing concerns and risk factors.

Referral tool: If housing concerns arise during the screening process, the referral tool facilitates professionals in directing youth and families to appropriate resources in their community.

To receive a copy of the Housing & Health Toolbox, or to request for a presentation to be conducted at your next staff meeting or Lunch'n Learn, please contact OCHAI:

By email: cyhneo@cheo.on.ca

By phone: (613) 737-7600 x3134

Educational Resources for Families & Youth

Posted Jul 21, 2008 How does housing impact health? A general information pamphlet highlighting the link between housing and health.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 What are your housing rights and responsibilities? A general information pamphlet outlining the housing rights and responsibilities of tenants in Ontario.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 Wallet-sized housing information cards.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on lead in the home.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on radon in the home.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on mould in the home.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on cockroaches in the home.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on air quality in the home.

Posted Jul 21, 2008 A fact sheet on bedbugs in the home.

Outil Educatif

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Les coqurelles

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Le plomb

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Les punaises de lit

Posted Mar 3, 2009 La moisissure

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Le radon

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Initiative de defense des interets des enfants et des jeunes d'Ottawa en matiere de logement

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Le logement fait une difference

Posted Mar 3, 2009 Tes droits at tes responsabilites en tant que locataire

Posted Mar 3, 2009 La qualite de l'aire