Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Owen Sound

Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Mental Health and Addiction Services

Site: Owen Sound - 1105 1st Ave E

Service: Housing and Support

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Record #: CWD1864

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Provides housing and support to adults with serious mental illnesses and addictions. Services include apartment and outreach programs, rent-geared to income residential programs and various group service programs with a focus on decreasing social isolation and promoting strengths and skill development.

Apartment Program - rent subsidies and outreach support for people living with a serious mental illness, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who need and can benefit from housing and outreach support services

provides subsidized rent for nearly 100 apartments in Owen Sound and other areas throughout Grey-Bruce (the number of available apartment units in each community varies over time so all inquiries for program are best directed to the central office)
leases the units from private sector landlords and then sublets them to program recipients
rent for the apartments does not exceed the Ontario Disability Support Program or Ontario Works maximum shelter allowance (unless an individual is working and then the apartment is based on their income)
water, hydro and heat are included in the rental amount
provides recipients with one-to-one outreach support in addition to the subsidized rental apartments
program staff provide supportive counselling, mental health assessment, practical assistance with activities of daily living and skills teaching to assist clients in their recovery and in developing further skills as determined by the client

Outreach Support - one-to-one support for adults living with serious mental illness, including:

supportive counselling
practical assistance with activities of daily living and skills teaching for independent living
assistance in finding and keeping suitable, affordable housing
social and health related advocacy and social connection
support is variable in frequency and geared to client need. Clients reside in various settings in the community, including individual apartments
services are delivered by Outreach Workers across Grey and Bruce Counties

Residential Programs - two sites provide independent skill teaching and goal setting for adults living with a serious mental illness

staff provide practical assistance, one-to-one support and skills teaching to assist residents in their recovery, in developing skills for independent living and improving self sufficiency
clients learn to manage their medication, increase their independence, to live cooperatively and to manage household responsibilities
- Brooke House in Owen Sound provides affordable housing and staff support seven days a week (but not overnight) for eight adults. All residents have individual bedrooms and shared common areas
- Frank Street home in Wiarton provides affordable housing and staff support seven days per week (but not overnight) for ten adults. All residents have individual bedrooms and shared common areas

Community Homes for Opportunity - there are three homes that are located in Meaford, Hanover and Owen Sound, providing skill teaching and development, goal setting and outreach services for adults living with a serious mental illness and/or addiction

CMHA GB staff, working in partnership with the homeowners and their staff, provide practical assistance, one-to-one support and skills teaching to assist residents in their recovery, in developing skills for independent living and improving self sufficiency
staff are on site seven days a week

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	Adults living with serious mental illness and/or active and harmful substance use, residing in Grey or Bruce Counties. 18 year(s) and up
Application	Call to request an application form or to schedule an appointment with the Intake Co-ordinator.
Languages	English
Fees	None - No fee for services, housing programs are rent geared to income.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	1105 1st Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2E2 View Google Map
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-371-3642 ext 1008
Toll Free Phone	1-888-451-2642 ext 1008, 1-888-451-CMHA ext 1008
Fax	519-372-1592
E-Mail	smckay@cmhagb.org
Website	https://greybruce.cmha.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhagb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhagreybruce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgVp4VJB3pupLnoOTV9yebQ
Primary Contact	Scott McKay, Director of Client Services; Phone: (fax) 519-371-6138
Mailing Address	1105 1st Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2E2

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