Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Grey Bruce - Housing and Support Services - Owen Sound

Application

Call Central Intake Team at 519-371-3642 ext 3212 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)
Waitlist depending on current occupancy status of each unit and the number of other qualified applicants on the list

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults aged 18 years and older who want to reduce or eliminate harms associated with substance use and have a willingness and a commitment to work on personal recovery goals

Fees

Cost for apartment rental * clients must have a source of income through employment or social services support (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program) and be eligible for rent support

Executives

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

Languages

English

Language Note

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

Area(s) Served

Bruce and Grey

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Affordable transitional housing for up to one year as part of an addiction treatment program for people with a long-standing drug or alcohol problem * opportunities to stabilize and establish connections with the community * holistic, strengths-based approach * supported by Outreach Support Workers * helps clients find permanent housing and maintain it for the long term while working on recovery goals

Program includes:

assessment and plan
support with achieving recovery-directed goals
direct service provision/interven
monitoring, evaluation, and follo
information, liaison, advocacy, consultation, and collabora
planning for crises and helping develop coping mechanisms