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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0138 | Last Full Update: 30 May 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * GraceHouse, LifeHouse and Chartwell residences are remaining staffed though closed to visitors * Community and peer individual and group supports will work remotely to support clients and community partners via phone support, email and other virtual solutions until further notice * Our offices are also currently closed to the public * We will continually reassess our support planning and will provide updates as needed * We are committed to continued community service. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-845-9212 |
| Crisis Phone | Available to individuals receiving SHH services - 1-866-425-8660 |
| Fax | 905-844-4961 |
| info@shhalton.org | |
| Website | www.shhalton.org |
| Primary Contact | Paul Gregory, Executive Director; Email: pgregory@shhalton.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered, charitable organization offering community-based housing, support and wellness programs to people living with mental health issues and/or problematic substance use. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1981 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Mississauga Halton LHIN ; Grants - Home Depot Foundation, Halton Region ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Elections | Annual General Meeting - last Monday of June |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * GraceHouse, LifeHouse and Chartwell residences are remaining staffed though closed to visitors * Community and peer individual and group supports will work remotely to support clients and community partners via phone support, email and other virtual solutions until further notice * Our offices are also currently closed to the public * We will continually reassess our support planning and will provide updates as needed * We are committed to continued community service. ----------------------------------------------------- Support coordinators provide support and services based on the person's level of need. Rent-geared-to-income supportive housing options: * transitional housing leading to independent living * collaborative shared housing * shared townhouse living * individual apartments Mental health community support programs: Staff assist with: * case management * advocacy * life skills training * supportive counselling * activities of daily living * access to community services * 24/7 access to telephone support for program participants Ready4Life: * ongoing support and housing services to youth at risk ready to transition into the adult system Programs & services to support mental wellness (Consumer Survivor Initiatives): TEACH * a peer led and run initiative for people living with mental health AND substance use challenges * Anxiety, Self Esteem and Concurrent Disorders workshops are peer led programs * Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshops are available for individuals * Checkpoint is a peer led drop in session providing support in a group setting * harm reduction programs including Evolution supporting people who are living with mental health and substance use challenges |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke South ; Halton Region ; Mississauga |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Have a mental health issue and/or problematic substance use * youth at risk and/or vulnerable within our community Supportive Housing clients: * benefit from having additional supports with housing * must have a source of income to meet financial requirements * be willing to contribute to a safe, secure healthy living space for all residents and /or neighbors * ability to live independently or have the appropriate supports in place to live independently |
| Application | Referral from psychiatric professional, family physician and other agencies, or self, through one-Link application process * form downloadable from www.one-link.ca |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - rent geared to income |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Oakville Midtown Core |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trafalgar Rd Cross Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Housing / Shelter ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Mental Health ; Mental Health Housing Programs ; Mental Health Housing Resources ; Supportive Housing ; Transitional Housing |
| Service Categories | Psychiatric Case Management ; Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities ~ Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities ; Transitional Housing for Mental Health |
