Support House

Offers a full range of supportive housing options for those with mental health and/or substance use issues - from highly intensive staff supported residences to community supports through rent subsidies with private landlords * staff team supports multiple needs and works to strengthen essential life skills * staff also assist in connecting with additional supports in the community such as interdisciplinary health teams * supports individuals to transition to more independent housing

Staff supported residences include:

Grace House

• staff on site 24/7
• located in Oakville
• 10 bedrooms in a congregate setting

Life House

• supports youth 16 to 24 years old
• residential counsellors available 7 days a week
• located in Acton
• five bedrooms in a congregate setting

Chartwell House

• supports individuals aged 16 and up
• residential counsellors between 5-7 days per week
• located in Oakville
• seven bedrooms in a congregate setting

One year intended maximum stay for staff supported residences

Adults 16 years of age and older
Applicants must:
*have no recent criminal record and no history of violence or fire setting
* be able to actively participate in day program and household responsibilities
* not be actively using illicit drugs or abusing alcohol

Admission by referral only
* referrals are accepted from community agencies, professionals, psychiatrists, and local hospitals, educational facilities, doctors, through one-Link referral source (form downloadable from website)
* telephone or personal contact must be followed by the referral in writing from appropriate social agency
* specific application and referral forms will be forwarded once one-Link referral received

• Housing - Supportive Housing (Semi-Independent)

Residence: Daily 24 hours