Searching for Supportive (semi-independent) Housing

Supports adults living with a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health issue(s)) through a supported independent living program.

• Provides assessment via the Ontario Common Assessment of Need (OCAN).
• Offers client-centered support services that promote stabilization and independent living as mandated by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
• Individual progress is a result of collaboration with psychiatrists, family members, community partners, psychoeducational opportunities, crisis intervention, and addiction supports.

Owns and manages housing units to support individuals who experience a serious mental illness, dual diagnosis and justice involvement.

• This includes a variety of different housing options including group living as well as 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.
• Individuals must be willing to accept support from CMHA HKPR or another approved agency to be eligible for supportive housing.

An organization that supports individuals experiencing homelessness and/or criminalization through housing, employment, outreach and support programs.

Programs include:

• Housing: Provides affordable, safe, and sustainable housing supports for those who have experienced homelessness in Peterborough.
• Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA): Support for individuals who have been incarcerated for committing sexual offences, are being released into the community, and wish to carry out crime-free lives
• Haley House: Halfway house for individuals coming out of federal prison who are palliative or struggle with significant health concerns.
• Employment Program: Provides job opportunities to individuals with barriers to traditional employment.
• Outreach: Support for individuals experiencing homelessness and not accessing the current shelter system.
• Community Development: Programs that allow for individuals to express themselves through art, music and advocacy.
• Peterborough Vet Outreach: Free monthly vet clinic for Peterborough residents on ODSP or OW.

Provides services and supports that assist people living with an intellectual disability to live, work and participate in the social fabric of the community.

Services include:

• supportive housing - shared living accommodations for people in a Community Home environment and personalized support for people living on their own
• community and family services
• community Access
• employment supports
• youth engagement - offers year-round opportunities for young people,14 to 21 years of age who are attending high school, to participate in community events and social, leisure activities and life skills activities

Building Bridges - helps young people (17.5 to 21 years of age) living with a developmental disability to plan for the transition from high school to life in their community after graduation

Foundations Program - connects and supports adults (21 - 28 years of age) who have left school and are participating in the community

• respite work registry

Provides self-directed support, complex care and affordable housing for people with physical and multiple disabilities to live independently in their home and achieve their goals.

• Specializing in the activities of daily living for people with physical disabilities
• One-on-one supports for home and personal care, (meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, banking) family support, education, employment
• Outreach program supports clients in their own homes on a booked basis only
• Provides support in housing projects in Peterborough

Faith-based charitable organization that provides services to people who have developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Individual support
• Host Family (Lifeshare) program
• respite care
• supported independent living
• Community Participation Supports
• community-based training in job skills/life skills settings
• also has provision for 24 hour support in a home atmosphere, supported vacations

Housing Kawartha Lakes

Harrison House

• Co-ed supportive housing for people diagnosed with mental health issues who require various levels of support in order to learn independent living skills and/or maintain their independent living environment
• Support is flexible and geared towards the needs of the individual. Rent is geared-to-income
• Individuals requiring this service must visit the C.M.H.A.H.K.P.R. website to apply

For current tenants

• maintenance for CMHA Owned Properties
• during business hrs 705-748-6711, speak with reception
• after hrs emergencies (fire, flood) Four County Crisis 705-745-6484

Maintenance for Properties owned by landlords other than CMHA

Please speak with the Housing Administrative Assistant for the site that you live at (including the after hours emergency contact number) Housing Administrative Assistant 705-748-6711

Provides personalized support for people with developmental disabilities who are living on their own in the community.

Services are:

• provided through direct support and by linking people with resources in the community,
• offered on a one-to-one basis and in groups
• based on the needs, interests and goals of each person

Education courses include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, goal setting and problem solving.
• Developing and maintaining job skills (paid and volunteer).
• Communication and literacy.
• Socialization and interpersonal skills.
• Basic hygiene, self-care and care of clothing.
• Housekeeping.
• Menu planning, food selection and meal preparation.
• Money concepts and budgeting.
• Use of medication.
• Safety and recognition of hazards at home and in the community.
• Use of public transportation.
• Use of leisure time and recreational facilities.
• Coping with emergencies.

In addition to providing classes and workshops, the Supported Independent Living team also runs social groups for men and women, and a collective kitchen and garden.

Employment and volunteering

Supported Independent Living teaches people how to find and learn a new job. We also help the people we serve to learn about volunteering in the community.

Support to families

Supported Independent Living provides information and support to families in such areas as:

• applying for Passports funding.
• learning about government funding and supports.
• finding suitable caregivers.
• getting to know other families.
• helping to form circles of support / support groups.
• providing emotional support when it is needed.
• referring/ connecting to the appropriate community supports and services.

Northern Learning Centre

As part of the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, the group meets at the Fenelon Falls United Church and is run by Community Living Trent Highlands staff and volunteers.

Members work on their skills in reading, writing, math and money, arts and crafts, journaling, budgeting, telling time and Canadian studies.

Celebrations are held along the way for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions.

On occasion, a guest speaker will come out to the Northern Learning Centre to share special knowledge or talents.

A cooking class at the church is also offered. The members of the cooking group plan, shop for, prepare and enjoy a meal together.

Offers a safe and healthy home for people who live with a developmental disability.

Provides support and guidance with encouragement to the people living in their home to take part in their family and community life as a member of the family.

Residential service provider for people with Developmental Disabilities.

• Operates a total of eight group homes located in Port Hope and Cobourg
• Provides a Supportive Independent Living Program
• Programs are suited to each individual client

A community-based recovery focused and strengths-based program, assisting individuals with a serious mental illness in supported independent living; promoting a safe and healthy environment.

This support is founded in respect, dignity, hope and collaboration. The goals are to:

• assist people to live as independently as possible
• assist people to participate in the community
• provide supports to minimize stress, manage illness and prevent crises and hospitalization
• provide education and support to enable people to develop and maintain skills and relationships

The Housing Support Program also provides Hoarding Support Services for individuals whose tenancy may be at risk due to hoarding behaviours. Supports are individualized and provided in the client's home.

The Supportive Housing Program also works in collaboration with CMHA-HKPR to provide twenty-four (24) one-bedroom subsidized units leased through private landlords. All clients in subsidized units are supported by Supportive Housing Services and Mental Health Case Management.

Social Housing. Phase 1: one and two bedroom apartments, Phase 2: one bedroom apartments including meals, housekeeping and laundry, Phase 3: one bedroom and bed sitting rooms including meals, housekeeping and laundry.

• Supportive Housing program available to tenants meeting the criteria.
• Rent geared to income available in all Phases to qualifying tenants.
• Designated Care Home with a smoke free policy.

Community Homes in Warkworth, Campbellford and Cobourg for adults who require assistance with everyday living.

• Strong focus is placed on relationship building, goal setting and meaningful days filled with challenging work and/or leisure activities that meet each person's preferences.
• Shared accommodations with up to 24 hour on-site support

Support for adults with developmental disabilities who are able to live independently, but may still require guidance in areas such as finances, home management, and community connecting.

Through LifeShare, Ontario families and citizens (home providers) can offer a safe and nurturing environment for adults with developmental disabilities (home sharers).

112 suite retirement residence, wide range of service options including

• independent, assisted and a secure Memory Care Home Area, designed to meet the specific needs of those with cognitive impairments
• choice of studio and 1 bedroom accomodation

Long-term care facility

• 107 beds
• secure dementia care unit
• able to accommodate electric wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, residents requiring hemodialysis and smokers
• dietitian and physiotherapist on staff
• strong community involvement in activities

COVID19 - Building is closed but meeting with clients digitally and still offering all services * new clients are welcome


Support to people with intellectual disabilities to live, work and be active members of the community

• residential supports, community supports programs (day services)
• respite care, family support, youth services

Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - (separate listing)

Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy organization for people with physical disabilities

• supportive housing with 24 hour attendant care program

Mental Health and Primary Care Centre promotes and enhances the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of community

Various programs including:

Community Connection Services

• first point of access for clients and caregivers seeking triage services, intakes,
  referrals
• support with system navigation

Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
Health care to individuals and their families who do not have a family doctor, including

• specialized mental health care to diagnose, monitor and treat symptoms of mental illness
• cardiovascular health
• Diabetes prevention and management
• chronic disease management
• cancer screening
• HIV, STD, TB testing
• complete laboratory services
• medication management and Clozapine services
• immunization program
• smoking cessation and respiratory health program
• coordinated care planning
• sexual health
• prenatal health care, well-baby care
• Telemedicine - CMHA nurse assists clients in connecting with their care providers through the use of video technology

Case Management Services

• work with individuals with serious mental illness who require support to live and work in the community
• promote independence, utilizing goal-oriented supports, advocacy, and system navigation

Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)

• recovery-oriented person-centered supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness who may require 24 hours supportive care

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

• mobile, multidisciplinary, team-based intensive services
• after hours on-call phone support allowing for 24-hour, 7 day a week availability and provided on a long-term basis with flexible degrees of intensity
• delivers comprehensive services to individuals in relation to their everyday lives, providing treatment, rehabilitation, support and crisis activities

Community Treatment Order Service (CTO)

• intensive case management support to individuals with treatment orders
• provided by nurse case managers
• partnership service with Lakeridge Health Network, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Services to individuals who are homeless and require support to be in the community

• 40 beds of emergency shelter
• 20 beds for individuals returning from correctional facilities
• 88 units of permanent housing
• Community Outreach Program
• Bridges Program for unsheltered individuals
• physical and mental health supports

Affordable apartment building for women and female led families

• 40 units
• limited counselling services are available
• supportive housing with 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments

​In partnership with the community, welcome, advocate and provide support to people with developmental disabilities

Residential Programs

• Supported Independent Living Program - available to adults who live in their own apartment or townhouse and require some staff assistance
• Associate Living - residential support provides opportunities for children and adults to live in a family setting or supportive roommate environment in their own community
• Group Home - available for children and adults who may wish to live together with others and require a higher degree of support

Day Programs for Adults

• Clarington Project Hub (see separate listing) - drop in activity centre for adults with a developmental disability
• Community Access and Wellness Centres - develop living skills, grocery shopping, meal preparation, safety awareness, hygiene skills, social skills, community participation in recreational activities such as bowling, swimming, library and community excursions
• 'My Day. My Way.' Day Individualized/Group Access to the Community with Support - personalized experiences, tailored to the dreams, goals, and needs of adults with developmental disabilities
• Employment Supports - supported employment program enables people to find meaningful and gainful employment in the community

Individual Support

• Support Services - resources to individuals and families to help in targeted areas including education, transportation, housing, recreation and leisure, support groups, employment and advocacy, Volunteer Services, volunteers work with individuals as role models to provide guidance for daily living skills, recreational and leisure, and literacy
• Children and Adult Respite Programs - serves families with a loved one who has a developmental disability, short term and weekend care and accommodation is provided; supported by staff, in CLOC's respite home, for children up to their 19th birthday

Summer programs

• Summer Sizzlers - recreational/leisure service designed for teens and young adults

COVID19 -- offices remain closed to the public and all non-essential services have been temporarily placed on hold * intake professionals remain available to support families in navigating services and supports at this time

Support for children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families

• community supports
• clinical services
• residential and semi-independent living supports
• training and education