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Community Transitional Housing Program

Type Of Service

Case Management - Mental Health

Program Description

The Community Transitional Housing Program is a bilingual program mandated to assist women and families that are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or are victims of domestic violence. Individuals could be living in the community or in an emergency shelter. Men who are victims of domestic violence may also be supported in this program.

The Community Transitional Housing Worker assists individuals by helping them build stable lives through establishing a network of supports within the community. The worker will also provide support in obtaining and/or maintaining safe affordable housing.

Services offered:
- assists women to identify areas of concern and create an action plan to resolve their immediate housing issues and learn new skills to prevent a reoccurrence of the same situation.
- provide hands-on assistance with day-to-day life skills (i.e. budget management, housing search, coping skills etc.)
- safety planning with women and their children
- linking clients with other community services/resources and assisting them in accessing these services. This may include accompaniment as well as case conferencing with collaborating agencies.
- advocate on clients behalf with third parties (i.e. landlords, court appearances etc.)
- on-going support/follow-up is available for individuals as required.

Access Information

Referrals are accepted from all sources, provided the individual does not have existing community supports.

The program is voluntary and provides services by identifying, assessing, advocating and /or directing individuals to supports within the community.

Additional Information

  • Restricted To: Homelessness / At Risk
  • Program Cost: No
  • Additional Cost: No
  • Gender: All Genders
  • Age: 16 and up
  • Catchment: County/District/Region: Nipissing District
  • Partially Accessible
  • Staff will meet with individuals on-site or in a mutually agreed upon location.
  • Languages: English, French
  • Virtual Service: No

Location

Crisis Centre North Bay - North Bay - 1675 Cassells Street


Address

1675 Cassells Street

North Bay

Operated By

Crisis Centre North Bay


Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Some weekend coverage available for clients.


Referral Contact Information

Phone: 705-474-8853

FAX: 705-474-6888