Searching for Transitional Housing

A 6-bed post treatment transitional housing program for men who have completed a residential treatment program for substance abuse/addiction.

• open to persons of all faiths and to those with no religious beliefs
• transitional housing with an average length of stay from 6 months - 1 year
• a no-alcohol, no-drugs facility operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toronto Central Council

Emergency overnight shelter for men

• allows clients to settle with an address while job searching
• three daily meals
• weekly individual case management with case workers
• System navigation and community referrals
• access to Program room computers during the day
• housing support workers available to assist clients to obtain more permanent housing
• Chaplain services
• AA meetings on site

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Housing Support services include:

• Gloria House, a supportive, cooperative living environment for five individuals with mental health difficulties
• a Transitional House for three individuals experiencing mental health issues with a maximum stay of six months
• supportive Case Management program and access to a rent supplement program based on the Housing First model

At this time, shelter is open for youth that are currently living there.
Crisis care facility offering:

• emergency care housing, food and clothing
• 19 beds
• support in life skills development (dress, hygiene, cooking and budgeting)
• short or long term stay, length of stay determined by person's need and rate of progress
• long term stays require carrying out a plan (continuing education, work, or job search)
• in-house and mobile outreach counselling services for individuals and families
• information and referral

Health Care Clinic
Held weekly for any youth residing at Youth Haven who would like to see a doctor on a drop-in basis, services include:

• full exams
• medication dispensing and monitoring
• advice and information about personal care
• referrals for more complicated physical needs

Youth Hub

• second and fourth Tue of the month (except Jul-Aug) at Downtown branch of the Barrie Public Library
• Staff are available to answer any health and wellness questions, activities and snacks also available
• Partnership between Youth Haven, the Barrie Community Health Centre and Canadian Mental Heath Association

Boxes of Hope Fundraising Campaign

• Purchase a box for $50, contains scarves, gloves, tuques, toiletries, hygiene products, gift cards, bus tokens and more
• Campaign runs until Christmas
• Donors can be eligible to win prizes

Donations
Accept donations of:

• Food staples: drop off Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm at 22 Wellington St E
• donations of store purchased food, clothing and house/cleaning supplies are being accepted, cannot accept homemade meals at this time
• Christmas gifts, winter clothing, socks, hygiene and beauty supplies, school supplies, baked goods, youth-geared Gift Cards (movies, restaurants etc.), bus tickets/passes
• if you have something to donate, call 705-739-7616 to let them know when you will be coming to the house

Permanent and Transitional Housing comprised of approximatedly 50 beds between two programs:

• Domiciliary Care residence for men and women with supports for individuals with a history of homelessness, mental health diagnosis, concurrent disorders and addiction
• Community Residential Facility for men on conditional relase under Correctional Service of Canada

Transitional Housing:

• Affordable, secure housing and support services for women and children who have been affected by domestic violence
• Separate, fully furnished apartments, providing long term, affordable housing, (up to one year) with violence protection program, safety and live skills programs and goal setting, resume and job search services
• Support services for both adults and children

Resource Centre Services:

• FREE clothing and household items
• accepts donations of clothing, small household items, educational supplies as well as financial donations to go toward programs

Children's Sponsorship Program:

• assistance with social, recreational and health needs of children in need. Applications are required

Emergency and transitional shelter, and drop-in centre, including counselling and referrals, and employment, education and housing support

• 16 emergency shelter beds
• 10 transitional beds

Emergency shelter for abused women and children in crisis situations and fleeing abuse. Offers:

• 24-hour crisis line providing counselling and information
• Outreach/Legal Advocacy Program (ext. 223)
• Transitional Housing & Support Program (ext. 224)
• Crisis counselling
• Support groups
• Public education presentations are available (ext. 224)
• Information and referral to other services

Offers transitional housing for young women who are homeless due to domestic violence, human trafficking or other forms of abuse/violence against women.

Length of stay determined by person's need and rate of progress.

Services offered:

• trauma certified counselling and mental health support
• skill development and other wrap around services
• long term stays require carrying out a plan (continuing education, work, or job search)
• in-house and mobile outreach counselling services for individuals and families
• information and referral

Provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to recover or transition into more permanent living arrangements.

Covid-19 Transitional housing program is still operational, intakes can be completed by phone and sent by email.
Indigenous resources provided:

• 6 housing units providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment based on cultural values and beliefs
• Supportive residential housing, programs and services for Indigenous women at risk, in crisis or in transition, in order to build healthy, economically independent lives
• Initiatives that will assist and support vulnerable Indigenous women and their families to build lives free from violence; abuse; and poverty
  A holistic approach in providing initiatives that promote personal growth, training and education for the social and economic advancement of disadvantaged Indigenous women and their families
• Initiatives that will assist at risk Indigenous women on their journeys to achieving mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness

Provides temporary housing in one of 20 bachelor units for up to four years.

Helps individuals reach their goal of obtaining permanent housing.

The qualifications process for this program is run through the County of Simcoe Coordinated Access. To learn more visit the County of Simcoe website.

This is not a program to assist people to find housing in the community.

COVID-19 has impacted our communities and services, however we are proud to offer a variety of methods to e message outreach@jubileehouse.ca for more information of available groups and community events. CJH is a mask friendly space and believe in our service users ability to choose how best to protect themselves. We do ask that all who feel ill stay home to get the rest they need and protect the most vulnerable.

Regular Service
Offers a Residential Transitional Housing Program, which provides safe, affordable, furnished housing for women and their children. Includes individualized programs, supportive community, housing workers and psychotherapy. Aligning with those in our Transitional Housing program to conquer the challenges associated with their unique experience of homelessness and housing uncertainty. Transitional home is accessed through Coordinated Access only. CJH is not a shelter, and does not have units available outside of this system.

Call for more information on access points and how to be added to this system.

Also offering community outreach programs:

• Therapeutic Art programs
• Coffee & Conversation drop ins
• Community Advocacy (court, medical, situational support)
• Community Mental Health Clinic (available by appointment and through an application process)

Message hello@jubileehouse.ca for more information

COVID19 All clients required to go through screening and daily monitoring per Public Health guidelines and recommendation; contact Blue Door for more information

Emergency Housing for Male Youth
Includes accommodation, food, supportive counselling and referral to community services

• help with housing search
• job search assistance
• life skill learning opportunities
• length of stay up to 4 months
• capacity 12 beds

Transitions homeless individuals or at risk of homelessness to become self sufficient and improve the quality of their lives through:

• housing
• connections support
• opportunities

Operates Hartog House, a 20 unit transitional housing complex

• provides temporary housing for up to four years.

Runs onsite programming to develop life skills, reduce isolation and build a sense of community.

Provides case managed support services to identify short and long-term goals with an aim at helping individuals to:

• transition to long-term and permanent housing
• self-sufficiency and independence

COVID19 Housing support by appointment; contact for information on in-person and telephone supports and services

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Stability Now
Transitional housing program with wrap around support including case management and group activities

• capacity 4

Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World
8-week, 16-session self-discovery program for individuals who are homeless, including assessment of individual's resources, and building resources toward self-sufficiency

• backpack kit, lunch, transit tickets provided

COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates


Transitional housing for unaccompanied women

• 9 self-contained units for maximum 364 day stay
• provides residents with case management and life skills programming

Transitional housing for youth

• Peer Support
• Life skills development
• Access to counselling support
• Assistance with legal matters
• Assistance with education and employment
• Referral to other community resources
• Diversity

Offers a Youth Outreach at the Collingwood Public Library (55 Ste Marie St)

COVID19 Emergency shelter and crisis line open, call 1-800-661-8294

Emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line and crisis intervention, including support, counselling, advocacy, information and referral, legal information and court support, women's groups including transition support program, and Let's Talk children's groups; also second stage housing and outreach programs

• capacity 30
• multicultural focus
• public education

Secure locations in Jackson's Point and Richmond Hill, call for information; also Keswick Outreach 905-476-8992, Markham Outreach 905-479-4551

Provides a supported living environment with meals and assistance with daily living.

Provides for:

• financial assistance for eligible clients
• clothing
• medication and medical needs
• access to recreation and social activities
• transportation
• and other supports intended to promote recovery, mental health and well being.

COVID19 Shelter services continue

Connections
Temporary shelter, includes food, hygiene supplies, wraparound services and assistance finding stable housing

• 14 single-occupancy rooms for youth 16-26 years

Nightstop
Emergency housing for youth in approved volunteer homes, includes access to meals, laundry, bathroom facilities and transportation support

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person and virtual programs

Supportive Transitional Apartments for Youth (STAY Program)
Affordable housing for youth transitioning to independent living

• capacity 11
• 3 apartments in Richmond Hill

Transitions
Locates affordable market rent, community based units across York Region for youth participants

Housing Assistance
Support worker assists youth in transitioning between locations, conducting housing searches, completing government applications, community referrals, and information on shelters and similar programs