Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Housing and Support Services - Owen Sound - Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) - SW Stroke Network

Application

Call Central Intake Team at 519-371-3642 ext 3212 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)
Waitlist for program * length of wait varies based on number of referrals * referral information must be current (update as information changes) * will be notified of status updates

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years of age and older who are:

living with a serious mental illness
able to live with others in shared spaces which may include a shared bedroom
willing to participate in program activities
willing to work with a Community Homes for Opportunity worker
willing to complete annual income verification paperwork

Fees

Rent geared-to-income (rent includes meals) * annual income verification paperwork required * source of income (employment or social services support such as Ontario Works or ODSP) required or eligible for rent support

Executives

Scott McKay - Director, Client Services
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org

Contacts

Lezlie Martin Ellis - Residential Services Manager
519-371-3642 ext 1315 * lmartinellis@cmhagb.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested

Area(s) Served

Grey and Bruce

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

3 homes that are privately owned and 2 of which are not accessible

Description of Services:

Voluntary, person-centered supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness * assists people by providing appropriate housing and support services to achieve and maintain stability in a home that is safe and affordable * program takes a recovery approach and provides access to support services both in the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) home and in the community

Program offers:

housing, meals, and 24-hour supportive care services
works to improve and or stabilize physical and mental health, foster independence and promote integration into their community
one-on-one and group support in home and in the community
support in learning/enhancing basic life skills, activities of daily living and interpersonal skills
support with medication and symptom management
support to identify and work towards recovery goals
referrals to other community resources

Homes that are now part of the CHO program were once a part of the Homes for Special Care (HSC) program

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