Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)
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1105 1st Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2E2
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519-371-3642
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Toll-Free: 1-888-451-CMHA (2642)
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Fax: 519-372-1592
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Residential support: Daily 24 hours
Mental health support: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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
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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
Last update: Mar 27, 2024: Suggest an edit