Searching for Supportive (semi-independent) Housing

Stepping Stone helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness step forward on a path toward securing permanent housing in Guelph-Wellington through housing focused programs and individualized support for adults ad families.Areas of focus and service include:

• preventative action to help those at risk of homelessness
• individualized plans for those struggling to attain a long-term residence

Prevention & Diversion:

• prevention assistance supports households in preserving their current housing situation
• diversion support assists adults and families in finding housing outside of shelter
• prevention and diversion services help stabilize current situations while assisting with a permanent housing solution

Housing Focused Outreach:Housing Focused Outreach worker visits locations known to have individuals who are precariously housed, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing homelessness. Services include:

• assess needs of individuals and families through a standardized assessment tool
• assist with aquiring suitable housing
• identify intervention recommendations
• supports their transition to a case manager

23 Gordon St. Overnight Emergency Shelter:

• previously known as the Warming Centre
• provides coffee, shower, and overnight shelter
• accommodates up to 27 people on a first-come, first-served basis
• supported by Diversion team, Housing Stability Outreach and Housing Focused Outreach

Grace Gardens Permanent Supportive Housing:

• individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health issues and / or addiction
• Mon-Sun, 24/7 support services

Housing Focused 24/7 Supportive Shelter:

• supports approximately 40 people who are experiencing homelessness
• Stepping Stone works in collaboration with community organizations to deliver mental health, addiction, and medical support to individuals staying at the shelter
• focus is to provide access to food, showers, nursing, harm reduction, and court support
• individuals have their own rooms, common space, etc.
• support team (shelter support and housing stability staff), on site 24/7 to support residents and help them achieve their housing goals

Housing Stability Program:

• supports a caseload of individuals and families who have completed the common assessment tools
• a recovery-oriented approach to ending homelessness
• quick movement from homelessness into independent and permanent housing
• provide additional supports and services as needed

Residential care with private rooms, semi-private rooms, and basic rooms

• 92 long stay beds
• 24-hour nursing and personal care
• access to a doctor and other health professionals
• specialized care for advanced dementia and Alzheimers
• comprehensive meal service, special diets
• physiotherapy, occupational therapy
• dental care
• hair salon

Riverside Glen Long Term Care Facility (LTC) - 192-bed long-term care home * residential care with private rooms, semi-private rooms, and basic rooms * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals with six specialized care units: Active Dementia Care Home Area, Advanced Dementia Care Home Area, Advanced Physical Care Home Area



Riverside Glen Retirement Home - 200 suite retirement care residence offering 100 ground floor patio suites for relatively independent seniors, 50 Supportive Care suites for seniors experiencing mild to moderate confusion and 50 Assisted Care suites for seniors who have additional physical care needs
* residents may choose from a variety of services and participate in entertainment and activity programs



Designed to function as a village that allows residents to stay in their community even if health care requirements change. Amenities include library * town hall for concerts, meetings * indoor cafe * general store * chapel * rehabilitation clinic * community centre and greenhouse * beauty salon and barber shop * games room, hobby and craft rooms * family dining room * large family lounges

Service Options:

• employment

Community Options:

• wrap-around services
• volunteer opportunities

Residential Options:

• residential supports or group home living
• Modified Group Living
• Supported Independent Living

Programs include:

• Attendant Outreach
• Assisted Living
• Accessibility - Transportation and Advocacy services
• Seniors Assisted and Supported Living
• Homemaking for Seniors
• Community Inclusion and Recreation
• Community Directory available on website

Attendant Services:

• Supportive Housing / Assisted Living Services - personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability and frail seniors in designated apartment buildings.
• Attendant Outreach - Home-based personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability.

Homemaking for Seniors: Matches eligible clients with screened homemakers to assist with light housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and laundry.

Willow Place: Inclusive social housing environment that includes units modified for tenants with mobility challenges and units offering rent subsidies.

Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services operates DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES ONTARIO CENTRAL WEST REGION, the access point for Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services in Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin, Halton and Peel Regions. Confirms eligibility, completes application packages and makes referrals for Ministry of Children Community and Social Services funded adult developmental services.

Services include:

• residential services and supports
• community participation supports
• person-directed planning
• specialized and professional services
• caregiver respite

Long-term care facility with private, semi-private rooms and ward rooms available

Seniors' residential facility

• Long-term care
• Independent living apartments
• Seniors Centre

Provides services to older adults, people with disabilities, and those recovering from illnesses and treatment in their homes

• Meals on Wheels
  
• Transportation to and from Medical Appointments and other necessary tasks of daily living
  
• Home Help
  
• Home Maintenance
  
• Homemaking
  
• Reassurance and Security Checks
  
• Snow Removal
  
• Community Dining
  
• Gentle Exercise
  
• Crisis Intervention
  
• Caregiver Support
  

Retirement home * assisted living * 46 suites/rooms

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder, as well as their caregivers.

• Behaviour Consultation
• Autism Behaviour Consultation
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work, Health Care Consultation
• Speech and Language Consultation (ages 6 and up)
• Service Coordination (Children, Youth and Adult), FASD Coordination, Coordinated Service Planning, Transitional Aged Youth, and Resource Support
• Acts as the single point of access for children's residential and respite services
• Parent support groups
• Workshops

Retirement home * assisted living

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings

A residence in a home-like setting for individuals with schizophrenia and other psychiatric problems or anyone who needs supervision with their medication * 12 bed capacity, all male residents * room and board and personal needs allowance

The home provides:

• 24-hour care by a Personal Support Worker and supervision by a Registered Nurse
• full service for the residents including three meals and three snacks a day
• laundry once a week
• linens are changed once a week or when necessary
• free hygiene products
• staff assists during medication time
• foot care and barber services available
• scheduled activities once a week
• scheduled shopping and outing trips
• arranged ride to appointments
• residents also participate in the Support Program & special needs program through the Canadian Mental Health Association, STRIDE, Summit Housing and Dr. Dougan Foundation
• accepts referrals from Summit Housing, Support Housing, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), hospitals and clinics
• internet access on wifi, a laptop can be borrowed form the office for personal use

Sunbeam Developmental Resource Centre (SDRC) provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability and/or an autism spectrum disorder, as well as their caregivers.

• Behaviour Consultation
• Autism Behaviour Consultation
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Social Work, Health Care Consultation
• Speech and Language Consultation (ages 6 and up)
• Service Coordination (Children, Youth and Adult), FASD Coordination, Coordinated Service Planning, Transitional Aged Youth, and Resource Support
• Acts as the single point of access for children's residential and respite services
• Parent support groups
• Workshops

COVID-19 Notice: In order to ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for residents, the Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario has advised Supportive Housing settings to only allow essential visitors until further notice. Call ahead before visiting.


A supervised 24-bed living facility for adults staffed 24 hours per day * provides accommodation, meals and assistance with daily living activities for adults who experience cognitive or psychiatric problems * able to accommodate up to 24 residents

• services including medication distribution
• a variety of outside services including access to psychiatric care personnel

A variety of options are in place that endeavor to respond to the wide range of interests, needs and level of support for individuals.

These range from total support and managing of daily living needs on a 24/7 basis, to more limited and arms length support and guidance for individuals living more independently.

Serves Cambridge community members with a developmental disability, and provides events and activities to enrich their lives

• Outreach program helps individuals to access community supports; volunteer placements, daytime recreational activities
• Community Connections
• Community Participation Support
• Residential Services
• Supported Employment Services

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings


Group home with 24-hour supervision and support

• 4 meals per day
• recreation
• daytime activities

Maximize clients' ability to live independently by providing support services for adults with a physical disability or brain injury.

Vibrant retirement home located in a quiet residential area of Cambridge * 16 hour Nursing staff with the House Doctor visiting weekly * homemade meals served 3 times daily, Mass and rosary daily, owned and operated by the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate.

COVID-19 Resources for Congregate Living Settings

A residence in a home-like setting for individuals with schizophrenia and other psychiatric problems or anyone who needs supervision with their medication * 2 level home, 10 bed capacity * 5 male and 5 female residents * room and board and personal needs allowance * male and female occupancy on a separate wing with its own male and female separate washroom

The home provides:

• 24-hour care by a Personal Support Worker and supervision by a Registered Nurse
• full service for the residents including three meals and three snacks a day
• laundry is done once a week for each resident or when necessary
• linens are changed once a week or when necessary
• staff assists during medication time
• foot care and barber services available
• scheduled activities once a week
• scheduled shopping and outing trips
• arranged ride to appointments
• home fire and safety maintenance checks every day
• residents also participate in the Support Program & special needs program through the Canadian Mental Health Association, STRIDE, Summit Housing and Dr. Dougan Foundation
• accepts referrals from Summit Housing, Support Housing, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), hospitals and clinics
• internet access on wifi * a laptop can be borrowed from the office for personal use

Operates a total of 14 separate group homes in Kitchener, St. Jacobs and Waterloo Region, serving over 75 residents full-time. Four homes are located on the grounds of Kingsway facility, while the rest are located in neighbourhoods across the Region.

Community and day services for adults with a developmental disability, with the goal of full participation and inclusion in community life.

Services include:

• employment / job skills development
• life skills development
• education and literacy
• personal interest courses
• support to volunteer in the community

20 bachelor apartments with support