Support House
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0079 | Last Full Update: 28 Jul 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * Grace House, Life House and Chartwell House residences remain staffed, though closed to visitors If you have any questions, please call 1-833-845-WELL (9355) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Toll free 1-833-845-9355 (1-833-845-WELL) |
| Fax | 289-351-1010 |
| info@supporthouse.ca | |
| Website | supporthouse.ca/housing |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SupportHouse.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supporthouse.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supporthouse-ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/supporthouse_ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRgLBPpX5-1aoX7iOJAemQ |
| Primary Contact | Paul Gregory, Executive Director; Email: pgregory@supporthouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Christina Jabalee, Director, Integrated Client Services and Strategy; Email: cjabalee@supporthouse.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | Provincial - Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton ; Donations ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * Grace House, Life House and Chartwell House residences remain staffed, though closed to visitors If you have any questions, please call 1-833-845-WELL (9355) ----------------------------------------------------- Offers a full range of supportive housing options for those with mental health and/or substance use issues, from highly intensive staff supported residences, to community supports through rent subsidies with private landlords * supports multiple needs and works to strengthen essential life skills * assists in connecting with additional supports in the community such as interdisciplinary health teams * supports individuals to transition to more independent housing Staff Supported Residences include:Chartwell Residence* supports individuals aged 16 and up with Residential Counselors between 5-7 days per week * located in Oakville * has seven bedrooms in a congregate setting LIFEhouse (Living Independently For Experience) * supports youth 16 to 24 with Residential Counselors 7 days a week * located in Acton * has five bedrooms in a congregate setting Grace House Residence * Halton’s only 24/7 staffed supportive housing residence * located in Oakville * has 10 bedrooms in a congregate setting |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Residence: Staff provide flexible hours of support * Emergency telephone support available 24/7 |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Preference given to those residing in Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Residents must: * be able to actively participate in day program and household responsibilities * could safely evacuate the home independently in case of emergency |
| Application | Admission by referral only * referrals are accepted from community agencies, professionals, psychiatrists and local hospitals, educational facilities, doctors, through one-Link referral source (form downloadable from the website) * telephone or personal contact must be followed by the referral in writing from appropriate social agency * specific application and referral forms will be forwarded once one-Link referral received |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Rent - on a sliding scale geared to income |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton South |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 165 Cross Ave, Suite 201 Oakville, ON L6J 0A9 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Housing / Shelter ; Mental Health / Addictions |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Mental Health Housing Programs ; Mental Health Housing Resources ; Supportive Housing ; Transitional Housing |
| Service Categories | Homelessness Prevention Programs ; Supportive Housing for Homeless People ; Transitional Housing for Mental Health ; Transitional Housing for Substance Use Disorder |