Searching for Supportive (semi-independent) Housing

Rent geared-to-income housing for men and women living with a serious mental illness in Brantford and Brant County through various funding agreements with the federal or provincial government

Lyons Avenue - cooperative setting for 8 adults

• staff are available to assist tenants to live successfully in the community
• each tenant has a private, furnished bedroom and common areas are shared
• tenants are required to share weekly chores
• rent is geared to income according to the social assistance scale approved by the federal government

Phoenix Place - affordable one-bedroom and two-bedroom units for adults living with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of being homeless

• rent is set at the maximum allowed by Ontario Works or O.D.S.P.

Rent supplement units are available at a variety of locations across Brantford and Brant County through referral agreements with private landlords. Rent is the maximum shelter allowance set by Ontario Works or O.D.S.P., including utilities where applicable

Services include:

• community support is available to all tenants in Supported Housing if needed
• goal planning assistance
• referral to other needed services
• monitoring of symptoms and medications
• advocacy
• peer support

Retirement living offering * Assisted living (studio, private and 1-bedroom) * Independent living (studio and 1-bedroom) * Convalescent care * Short-term and trial stays * Enhanced Care packages specific to individual care and service need

Services and amenities include:

• three meals per day in a full-service dining room
  
• Home and Community Care Support Services site for physiotherapy
  
• lab services
  
• Rev It Up fitness program
  
• Sit-2-B-Fit Exercise program
  
• theatre lounge
  
• chapel lounge
  
• kitchenette on each floor
  
• recreation

Additional services include:

• assistance with activities of daily living

Group living for adults with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities

Retirement home

Services include:

• 24-Hour nursing care
• activities program
• home-style cooking
• catering to special diets
• semi and private accommodation
• elevator
• parking
• in-house pharmacy
• exercise program on-site

Retirement home

• 24 hour nursing staff
  
• private or shared rooms and suites
  
• social events
  
• offers a variety of services

47-room retirement residence for independent living

Services provided:

• three home-cooked meals per day
• weekly laundry and housekeeping
• Registered Nurse on staff
• Personal Support Worker on duty 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
• assistance with medications and shower
• 24-hour emergency response
• activities

A licensed group home providing accommodation for 15 residents

• 24-hour assistance provided by staff
  
• double residence provides separate living for both men & women, with men residing at the 226 Darling location and women at 230 Darling

An independent, nonprofit agency offering programs, facilities, and services for adults with special needs, in need of a family-oriented life

Home providers (families and citizens) offer a safe and nurturing environment for adults with developmental disabilities (home sharers)

• helps adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and Passport supports

Supports for adults with physical disabilities and complex care needs

• helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• referral to other community services
• provides supportive housing, respite care, outreach, and in-home and at-work personal support services

Supportive housing in two locations (10 Bell Lane and 255 Colborne St) with 24-hour personal care

• medication monitoring
• assistance with the activities of daily living
• bathing, dressing, grooming
• simple wound dressings
• blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring
• basic homemaking
• laundry
• light housekeeping

Provides rehabilitation services for people living with the effects of an acquired brain injury

Offers:

• functional goal attainment
• skill training (budgeting, organization, cooking, etc)
• encouraging independence with activities of daily living
• 24-hour access to internal crisis line (i.e. HelpLine)
• virtual care services (visits, counselling with social worker, therapeutic groups)
• linking and accessing community resources
• teaching strategies to improve self-direction and memory
• helping with appointment preparations (pre, during, post)
• exploring vocational and avocational pursuits

Supported group living

• supported independent living apartments
  
• shared care
  
• out-of-home respite

Agency empowering people of all abilities to have a life of their choosing

Services and Supports provided:

• accommodation services - supported living, shared care, group living, intensive supports
  
• specialized services - health care supports, kinesiology, seating
  
• respite services - in and out of home supports
  
• Abilities Centre - recreation, social, education, support and leisure activities
  
• mobility clinic - customized wheelchairs, seating, positioning and mobility, hub scrub
  
• employment supports - skill development, coaching, job and volunteer placements
  
• volunteering - opportunities in all departments
  
• Brantwood Foundation - the fundraising arm of the organization.
  
• purchase of service/Passport options - respite (day, evening, weekend, overnight), recreation and leisure programs

Independent and assisted living apartments for seniors

• studio, one, and two bedroom units and townhomes
  
• located on the Grand River, close to the performing arts centre, shopping, churches, walking paths and health care providers

Regional service to assist family, community and long-term care providers in the continuing care of older adults with complex cognitive, emotional and behavioural disorders

• specialized assessment, consultation, treatment and short-term specialty case management and intervention
  
• education and community/program development, community homes, retirement, and supportive housing and long-term care facilities

Wait times can be upwards of 5-6 months to see a psychiatrist

Independent apartments and full-service retirement residence which provides staff support, regular observation and supervision of well-being and gentle exercise

Fee-for-service programs include:

• medication administration
  
• medication assistance
  
• assistance with daily living activities (dressing, hygiene, bathing, dental care)
  
• customized special care
  
• escort to activities and meals or transfer assistance
  
• companionship
  
• laundry service, daily housekeeping, seasonal cleaning

Retirement community, offering independent and enhanced living retirement suites, and villas

One and two bedroom apartment style suites are available as well as studio style villas

Suites include:

• three meals and unlimited snacks served in the dining room
• free parking
• weekly housekeeping and laundry services
• 24-hour emergency response system
• professional support workers on staff
• respite and convalescent care also available

45 bed licensed retirement home

Rooms include:

• 24-hour nursing staff
  
• assistance with medications
  
• assistance with baths
  
• nurses call bell in each room
  
• weekly laundry service on site
  
• home cooked meals
  
• snack service between meals
  
• special diet accommodations
  
• elevator service to all floors
  
• regular activities
  
• special events

Services available for an extra fee:

• cable TV & internet
  
• telephone
  
• taxi service
  
• personal grooming (hair cutting and nail services)

Supportive accommodation for seniors

Assistance with many care requirements including personal grooming, bathing, medication assistance, transferring, toileting, ambulation and safety checks

Exercise programs are offered in the home, and include access to senior-friendly on-site Rev-It-Up Gym. Laundry and meal services are provided, and specialized services including hairdressing, foot care, and massage therapy can be arranged on a user-pay basis. Program Calendar includes community outings, special events, church programs, and a variety of other activities

Provides and advocates for a full range of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities including accommodation, employment, respite, community access, planning and family supports

A 28-bed facility offering 24/7 care

• private and semi-private accommodations
  
• lounges
  
• activities
  
• housekeeping
  
• meals
  
• hairdresser/barber
  
• medical service

St. Andrew's Terrace offers multiple levels of care for 128 residents who have arranged their placement through the Local Health Integration Network.

Seniors housing/long term care facility

This senior's residence provides long-term care.