Fourteen supportive housing units opening in Moncton

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Housing New Brunswick, Department of Social Development

June 02, 2026

MONCTON (GNB) – Fourteen new supportive housing units will soon open in Moncton to help people experiencing homelessness.

These units, to be managed by the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick, are located at the site of the former Go Motel on Main Street.

The project is made possible by an investment of $772,659 from the New Brunswick Housing Corporation to help reduce the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness.

“We know the Greater Moncton area has the highest need for this type of housing in the province, and we’re taking steps to partner with important community organizations like the United Way to open these spaces for people needing support,” said David Hickey, the minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation. “These units will help people find stability and work towards a brighter future.”

In September 2025, the housing corporation secured $7.4 million in emergency funding for supportive housing projects to provide a bridge for people leaving chronic homelessness as they work towards more permanent housing.

The first one to open, in January, was the 27-unit development on Forest Hill Road in Fredericton.

It was announced in February a 30-unit transitional housing project would soon be opened at the former Smurfit Stone mill site in Bathurst. Within weeks of opening, another 10 units were added, for a total of 40 living spaces at the site.

In March, the government announced a new addictions and mental health court program for the Moncton area, which will provide an alternate pathway in the justice system for people whose criminal behaviour is linked to addictions or mental illness. The program has created eight transitional housing units for participants to stay in during this process, with access to at least another 10 units when space is available at partnering sites.

The housing corporation announced in April that 12 more supportive housing units were opening in Salisbury.

Once these 14 latest units are ready, the government will have opened 101 new supportive housing units since last fall, with another 49 units still in progress.

The Department of Social Development has been working with project partners to ensure on-site support services are available to residents as they move into their new homes.

“The services being offered in these new developments are there to support residents as they navigate challenges, build stability and create a path towards a more stable future,” said Social Development Minister Cindy Miles. “These initiatives are about more than housing; they are about restoring dignity, fostering hope and building communities."

Additional projects are still being finalized.

“This project will help us respond to the complex housing needs in our community and allow residents to work through any challenges in their lives in a safe, affordable setting,” said Debbie McInnis, CEO of the United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick.

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