Searching for Transitional Housing

Transitional Housing

• safe transitional housing for abused women and their children leaving Kingston Interval House Shelter

Community Residential Facility for 10 women at risk of being in conflict with the law

• currently in conflict with the law and those on conditional release
• house rules and guidelines apply
• provides programming, advocacy and counselling as well as liaison with community resources to support transition to the community

Provides rent-geared-to-income housing and support services for single youth.

• Primary housing located at RISE@one4nine, a 21-unit apartment building that includes transitional and longer-term housing.
• Other housing options includes medium support housing and non-staffed private rooms in shared accomodation for youth who are able to live more independently.
• Case managers offer youth various support services and mentoring to ensure emotional and physical safety

RISE@one4nine has 8 transitional units and 13 bachelor or one-bedroom apartments

• Medium support and independent living options have private bedrooms for residents
• Shared kitchen, bath, and common areas

COVID-19 (July 14, 2020): Covid-19 procedures to enter these premises are in place - hand sanitization, wearing of masks, taking of temperatures, and recording contact information

Variety of services related to seeking, gaining or maintaining affordable housing in Kingston

• Housing Help Centre
• two emergency shelters
• two supportive housing programs
• prevention diversion and housing first services
• youth hub
• street outreach
• see separate listings for details

Sober living transitional housing for men

• 15 private bedrooms at two houses with shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities

Temporary accommodations and housing outreach services for families as they transition from homelessness to a home

• capacity for 19 people

Two transitions homes:

• one for 16-24 yrs old (5 bedrooms) and another for 16-19 yrs old (6 bedrooms)
• participants work with youth counsellors on accessing school, work or volunteer opportunities through the day
• during the evening, youth learn transferable life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and overall health and well-being
• affordable and inclusive program fee for a fully furnished room
• participants buy their own groceries

COVID-19 (13 December 2021): Dawn House remains in operation. No visitors except essential services will be allowed. Needs change daily so please call ahead and speak with a staff person regarding what donations are needed.

Supportive safe transitional and permanent housing for women

• daily case management
• counselling
• assistance in setting up addiction/mental health community supports
• assistance with income support
• food provision
• clothing

COVID-19 (10 Jan, 2023): Program still running and can be accessed via the Transitional Housing Coordinator or via the Residential Women's Services staff at our emergency shelter (call 613-354-0808 and then press 2 when prompted)

Transitional housing for women fleeing violent relationships

• provides second stage accommodation for up to 12 months for women who have been residents of Lennox and Addington Interval House or survived domestic violence

24 Hour Crisis Support.

Domestic Abuse Shelter providing up to 6 week stay. Safety Plan assistance, referrals to support agencies, and legal supports.

24 Hour Crisis Support.

Domestic Abuse Shelter providing up to 6 week stay. Safety Plan assistance, referrals to support agencies, and legal supports.

Housing program geared to helping prepare youth/young adults tranistion to independent living. Programs offer skill building, mental health supports, employment search supports and referrals to partnering agencies.

Next step housing program geared to helping prepare youth/young adults tranistion to independent living. Programs offer skill building, mental health supports, employment search supports and referrals to partnering agencies.

Treatment Program designed for individuals with severe and/or chronic addiction problems. The program is a highly structured and intensive intervention that operates on a 21-day closed cycle. There is a dedicated aftercare component that virtually follows participants post completion on an intermittent schedule, over a 6 week period, to assist and support the individual transition from the structure of the program back into their daily lives.
Each 21-day cycle is specifically for women or men (no co-ed cycles). Participants have the option of sleeping overnight onsite for the 21-day cycle (residential stream) or returning home overnight (day-use stream).
There is a maximum of 10 clients per cycle (7 for the residential stream, 3 for the day-use stream).
Treatment participants are expected to attend all programming and participate in all activities. This includes activities such as daily chores, walks, meals, groups, individual sessions, and journals.

Housing programs include:

Supportive Housing & Homelessness Program offers assistance with finding safe, affordable housing and/or subsidies as needed. This is an internal referral program.

Housing Resource & Co-ordination program will assist individuals with a mental health concern review listings and provide support with landlords and the application processes. Subsidies available for those who qualify.

Short-Term Residential Crisis Service Program is in collaboration with the Crisis Intervention Centre and can assist with short-term crisis housing for a person with a mental illness who have come into contact with the law.

Group Home services are provided at 2 homes providing supportive programming for life skills, daily routines and healthy living, social and organized planning with the expectation of residents to participate.

Program providing transitional housing for homeless or at risk of homelessness. Rent will be charged acording to OW or ODSP rental allowances.

Individuals will be provided access to couselling and resources to help with final goal to access stable housing options.

Provides residential care to individuals with a mental illness who no longer require hospitalization

• administered by The Royal
• Program is funded and residences are licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• each home is privately owned and operated

Services include:

• meals, laundry and 24-hour supervision on a short- or long-term basis
• on-site medical care, via the house physician or family physician
• funding for personal care items, such as toiletries, clothing, eyeglasses and dental care
• monthly personal needs allowance
• transportation
• social and recreational activities
• administrate medication

There are a total of 11 Homes for Special Care being administered by BMHC:

• 5 homes in Ottawa-Carleton
• 1 home in Leeds and Grenville
• 2 homes in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
• 1 home in Prescott and Russell
• 2 homes in Renfrew County

Group homes

• staff supports as required
• all services geared to foster recovery and personal independence

COVID-19 (23 Mar 2020) All LLGAMH office locations are closed to the public until further notice

• essential services including Group Homes, Co-op and Residential Treatment Facilities, Intake
• screening, Maintenance and Administrative Services remain open
• transportation services are suspended until further notice
• psychiatry appointments are cancelled until it is reassessed on Mar 27 2020
• no visitors are permitted at LLGAMH residential facilities except for compassionate reasons
• group events and programming are cancelled including all of the events listed on the calendar, as well as other social, support and/or educational groups including PAR-Partner Assault Response, Back on Track, Drug Treatment, Emotion Regulation, etc.

COVID-19 (April 29, 2020): Program still running

Provides rest homes for individuals who require a supervised residential setting

• the county of Lanark currently has purchase of service agreements with the following retirement home operators: Rideau Ferry Country Home, Shardon Manor, Paradise Valley and Victoria House

COVID-19 (April 29, 2020): Program still running

Provides rest homes for individuals who require a supervised residential setting

• the county of Lanark currently has purchase of service agreements with the following retirement home operators: Rideau Ferry Country Home, Shardon Manor, Paradise Valley and Victoria House

Housing Program

Assist, support and refer young people and advocate for youth in partnership with our communities

• provides arts and recreational opportunities, life skills education, basic needs items (food, clothing, hygiene, etc.) by qualified staff
• referrals to community agencies and housing supports

Four transitional apartments designed to provide short-term stays

• Prescott
• Kemptville
• Brockville (2)

Services provided:

• extensive case management support
• education on life skills
• support with information about and referral to community agencies
• assistance with searching for long-term housing

Support services are also provided on an outreach basis to homeless young people who are awaiting for a transitional unit.

Office is open to staff, clients and essential visitors only and they will be permitted to enter if they are feeling well and do not have symptoms associated with COVID-19. All persons entering are required to wear a mask and should be prepared to participate in the COVID-19 screening process.

• 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE - 613-476-2787
• TEXT LINE - 613-919-8055
• Counselling, information, advocacy and referrals for women who are in or have left an abusive relationship
• 24hr crisis intervention and transportation to safe shelter
• Support groups
• Second-stage free housing with the exception of second stage housing where rents are geared to income
• Kiosan-Second Stage Housing provides safe, secure, income geared units for up to one year

Emergency first stage shelter for abused women and children in crisis

• offers an in-house residential program, a transition program, a children's program and a crisis line

Second Stage Housing:

• for women and children receiving support through the agency
• can be accessed for up to one year

Outreach programs:

• community support programs
• child and youth outreach program
• sexual assault program
• volunteer program
• public education program

Services available:

• legal advocacy
• support groups
• information
• education
• support and accompaniment

Family Court Support Worker Program:

• information on the family court process
• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Assistance for homeless youth

• Housing First case worker assists youth in finding safe affordable housing, acts as trustee, and makes referrals to other related agencies
• operates transitional house for youth in Perth
• rent supplements
• information on community resources addressing issues surrounding homelessness
• youth housing advocacy
• community awareness
• volunteer opportunities

Culturally sensitive transitional shelter and essential supports for women leaving violence, and remote casework and mental health support for adults and youth

Resident and remote services:

• counselling and treatment programs
• financial assistance and help securing housing
• supports for health and mental health
• education assistance and life skills training
• employment supports including resume workshops, interview preparation, help finding employment
• assistance with immigration issues
• access to legal advice and assistance applying for Legal AID
• referrals including legal, financial, immigration, employment, food
• safety planning and follow-up
• capacity 20

Training and awareness for community organizations