Housing Homelessness Program

Type Of Service

Support Within Housing - Mental Health

Program Description

Various independent living situations accommodating people who have mental health difficulties. The service focuses on providing clean, safe, and affordable housing while staff provides support to the individuals that reside in the units. Services focus on skill building, self-reliance and community integration, so that individuals can keep their housing. The individuals unit is considered to be long-term without a timeline.

Access Information

Coordination of referrals occurs via CMHA Durham Community Connection Services. Requirement for program is mental health diagnostics, commitment to rehabilitation, want supports and willing to work towards goals.

Additional Information

• Restricted To: Homelessness / At Risk
• Program Cost: No
• Additional Cost: Yes, Maximum shelter portion is charged for ODSP and OW recipients, others would be charged on a rent geared to income basis.
• Gender: All Genders
• Age: 16 and up
• Catchment: County/District/Region: Regional Municipality of Durham
• Fully Accessible
• Some units are accessible to people who use a wheelchair.
• Languages: English, French
• Virtual Service: Yes

Location

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham Branch

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Address

60 Bond Street W

Oshawa

Operated By

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham

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Hours

Main Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Case managers' hours are flexible according to client needs. Support available through on-call services after hours.

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Referral Contact Information

Phone: 905-436-8760 ext. 101