While the housing crisis may not be as visible in Halton because tent encampments are not as large or widespread as some neighbouring municipalities, it's still a part of this region's reality. Hundreds do not have their own place to call home and thousands are on waiting lists for affordable housing. Shelter providers are working hard to aid those who need it, but those resources are being stressed by the demand. In response, the region has a new, 10 year plan to deal with the crisis which includes, strengthening the homelessness response system, maintaining existing community housing and creating new assisted and supportive housing.