A new transitional housing resource aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness and living with mental health issues has officially opened in Montreal.
Quebec Health Minister Sonia Bélanger announced the launch of PRISM North, a 12-bed mixed facility that will provide a structured living environment and access to psychiatric, nursing and psychosocial services. The initiative is designed to help vulnerable individuals transition toward stable housing and long-term recovery.
Sonia Bélanger, Minister of Health, Minister Responsible for Seniors and Informal Caregivers, Minister Responsible for Social Services and Minister Responsible for the Laurentides Region at Mental Health and Homelessness – Opening of a new transitional housing resource in Montreal on Feb. 27, 2026. (Arthur Henault, CityNews)
“I believe that by joining forces and investing in innovative solutions like this, we can bring hope to those who need it most,” said Bélanger. “I welcome the deployment of this initiative, which illustrates the commitment of all partners to fight homelessness, both in the city and throughout Quebec.” I warmly thank all the teams involved.”
Chantal Rouleau, Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and the Montréal region, and Karine Boivin Roy, Member of the National Assembly for Anjou–Louis-Riel, joined Bélanger in highlighting the importance of expanding services in the heart of the city.
“Every new resource counts,” said Rouleau. “There are no small actions to fight homelessness: it is by adding them up, concretely on the ground, that we change life trajectories. With PRISM North, we are adding an essential link between the street, care and housing. This mobilization between the health network, the community sector and the territory’s partners shows that, in the city, we are moving forward together towards more humane, more structured and sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable people.”
PRISM North will accept referrals from the health and social services network as well as community organizations. The project will receive an additional $500,000 in recurring funding starting in the 2026–2027 fiscal year to ensure long-term sustainability.
The initiative was developed through a partnership between the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, the Old Brewery Mission and L’Espace la Traversée, combining network and community expertise to better serve a highly vulnerable population.