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How to Access Supportive Housing Services

Criteria for Support & Housing – Halton’s services and supportive housing
18 years of age or over
On-going diagnosed mental illness
Documented need for support services
Medication Compliant
Willing to provide a Criminal Reference check
Source of ongoing income (housing only)

If all Criteria is met:
 
Submit completed application form to Support & Housing – Halton

Application Form Support Housing (pdf)

• Applications received, will be prioritized on the agency’s sequential waiting list
• Clients will be advised in writing and provided with some basic telephone/in person support services while on the waiting list.
• When an application is selected, the prospective client will be requested to come to an initial assessment interview
• When a decision has been made about the application, staff will advise the applicant and the referring party of the eligibility and status of the application
• Income Verification and Criminal Reference checks will be required as part of application approval
• In shared housing situations, the prospective tenant will meet with the existing residents to determine suitability
• Clients will complete income verification forms and sign Conditions of Tenancy forms prior to admission into the program
• After a three month satisfactory probation period, tenants will be invited to sign a lease agreement

Referral?

211 is an easy-to-remember, non-emergency telephone number that connects people to a full range of community services.  Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Certified and Referral Specialists will answer 211 calls, assess the needs of each caller and link them to the best available information and services. For more information visit Region of Halton at www.halton.ca.

211 can also be accessed online at www.211.ca

Mental Health Service Information Ontario
Web-site: www.mhsio.on.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-531-2600

Local Mental Health Resources

Canadian Mental Health Association
Web-site: http://www.cmha-halton.ca/
Organization email: info.cmha@haltonhealthworks.ca
Office Phone: (905) 693-4270

Emergency Contact: Crisis Outreach and Support Team Halton (COAST)
Toll Free Phone: 1-877-825-9011

STRIDE:
Supported Training and Rehabilitation in Diverse Environments
Web-site: http://www.stride.on.ca/
Organization email: finance.stride@haltonhealthworks.ca
Office Phone: (905) 693-4252 ext 1

Summit Housing and  Outreach Programs
Web-site: www.summit-housing.ca
Organization email: info@summit-housing.ca
Office Phone: 905-333-4814

Grace House 
Web-site: www.gracehouse.netfirms.com
Organization email: david@grace-house.net
Office Phone: 905-844-4772

Bethany Residence
Organization email: bethany@bellnet.ca
Office Phone: (905) 335-3463

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