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A 24 hour emergency shelter for abused women and their children. Trained counsellors provide support, information and advocacy to women experiencing abuse

• 24 hour crisis and support line
• Transitional support and housing program
• Support groups
• Child witness, individual and group counseling
• Volunteer opportunities may be available

Provides support to youth who are transitioning out of the care of the Children's Aid Society into independent living. The program helps youth access support for housing, education, employment, health care, mental health, life skills and food security.

Transitional housing units for women, with or without children, for use up to a year * rent-geared to income * designed to support mental health concerns, substance use or dependence, or the needs of young mothers * women have access to agency services

Two second stage housing units located beside the agency for women, with or without children, for use up to a year * rent-geared to income * units monitored by security cameras to support safety concerns * women have access to agency services

A safe environment for women with or without children who have experienced gendered based violence.

Second Stage Housing provides independent, controlled entry apartments with rent geared to income. Utilities are included, and there are free laundry facilities onsite. Units include a fridge and stove. There are 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartments available. There is one accessible unit in the building. Rental agreements are available up to one year in length.

Second Stage Housing has support staff available to assist with connections to community resources, provide counselling, advocacy and support to both women and children. We also offer these services to women and children living in the community through the transitional support program.

Play room and lounge available for programming and groups. There is also a totally fenced in playground at each building.

COVID-19 - Both the 24 hour crisis/support line and the emergency shelter remain open. All Outreach counselling services can be done in person or by phone. For support counselling call 519 354-6360.

• 24 hour crisis lines
• emergency shelter
• group and individual counselling for abused women and their children
• advocacy
• transitional housing and support
• affiliation with other organizations: Family Service Kent, Crown Attorney's Office and Police
• Family Court Support Worker Program -- information on the family court process * assistance in documenting the history of abuse 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
• school based individual and group support provided to youth (male & female) across Chatham Kent.

Offers emergency shelter for up to 6 weeks for people and families who are at risk of or in a violent family situation * offers supports, outreach, referrals and advocacy * activities for children * assistance with goal planning and safety planning * year round workshop training and information sessions

A safe environment for women with or without children who have experienced gendered based violence.

Second Stage Housing provides independent, controlled entry apartments with rent geared to income. Utilities are included, and there are free laundry facilities onsite. Units include a fridge and stove. There are 1,2,and 3 bedroom apartments available. There is one accessible unit in the building. Rental agreements are available up to one year in length.

Second Stage Housing has support staff available to assist with connections to community resources, provide counselling, advocacy and support to both women and children. We also offer these services to women and children living in the community through the transitional support program.

Play room and lounge available for programming and groups. There is also a totally fenced in playground at each building.

Independent living program

• housing for men and women who do not need 24 hour live-in staff
• rent and food shared by residents
• offers counselling, life skills, school liaison, healthy lifestyle, social skills, referral services and follow-up

24-Hour Emergency shelter and crisis intervention for women and their children experiencing domestic violence

• offers Transitional and Housing Support Program (THSP)
• assists abused women in securing housing, social services, legal and counselling services in order to live in a violent-free environment
• 24-hour crisis line
• support groups offered for children who witness domestic violence in the home
• transportation can be provided to the shelter if needed

Supports sobriety, well-being and academic success by offering 13 individual equipped for student living with a large common space, kitchen area, study area, multi-person bathroom facilities, laundry room, gymnasium, and basketball court. Supports include:

• Substance use disorder counselling
• Education support
• Art therapy
• Employment support
• Weekly peer support meetings
• Individualized supports for international students

Second stage transitional home for women fleeing domestic abuse or experiencing homelessness, offering a supportive, culturally based home environment including:

• providing shelter, basic necessities and food
• confidential, supportive counseling
• case management
• information and community referrals
• life skills and confidence building activities
• support to develop tools to achieve independence and self-sustainability

Monetary Donations Welcome, Click Here for Donation information

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A community based correctional agency that provides the following programs:

• Halfway House - 28 bed facility
• Direct Accountability Program
• Good Neighbour Services Program
• Employment Readiness Program
• Chaplaincy Program
• Mothers and Spouses of Offenders Support Group
• Reporting Centre

Service includes:

• supervised reintegration into community for Federal ex-offenders
• individual and group counselling
• Life Line program offers specialized reintegration program for selected inmates serving life sentences
• community chaplaincy program
• job readiness program

A six-floor apartment building with 70 bachelor suites and 5 two-bedroom suites for permanent housing, 6 of which are dedicated as accessible units, with tenants who are provided with 24 hour care from the Association for Persons With Physical Disabilities (APPD) which has an on-site office staffed 24 hrs

• also has additional bachelor units, which are used for people in the community who are in need of clean and safe emergency housing and transitional housing

Community Care Program is intended for men with a diagnosed mental health issue(s) or who are in need of a supportive care facility due to a breakdown in their community based living arrangements. The program is aimed to educate residents in life skills, teach medication awareness, offer support in mental health issues and make referrals to community-based organizations when needed.

Geared-to-income housing for Aboriginal families including:

• 84 units consist of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes
• transitional housng includes the Biimskiinodin House
• rent supplement units for singles and couples
• 12 apartments for students, couples and seniors

Provides residential support and counsel to women in crisis, throughout their pregnancy and after (up to a year).

Support includes supporting the women as they:

• learn parenting skills and child development
• Plan for and work towards short-term and long-term goals.
• Continue education and train for job skills.
• Learn basic living skills.
• Engage in personal growth.
• Reintegrate themselves and their children back into society

Provides assistance for at-risk community members and transitions them from poverty to productivity

• Counselling includes one-on-one life coaching, faith based influence and professional counselling
• Women's Home includes a 6 month recovery program managed by Windsor Christian Fellowship

Transitional homes that offer a residential treatment care setting with a sober living envrionment and in-house programs such as counselling services, spiritual based programs, and community programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Co-Dependents Anonymous programs.

• serves as an in-between for those waiting to get into a rehabilitation centre
• partners include Recovery Education for Addiction and Complex Trauma, Canadian Mental Health Association and Freedom Church of Windsor

8-bed residential recovery home that provides services to men with alcohol and other drug problems

One-on-one and group counselling and social and recreational programs * follow-up contact offered to ex-residents who are encouraged to remain involved in community rehabilitation programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous

Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities

• Offer housing and diversion supports
• Increase youth access to basic needs provisions that improve quality of life (food, laundry, basic needs, hygiene products, emergency foodbank)
• Increase youth access to nutrition and ongoing primary healthcare
• Increase youth engagement in pro-social and life-skills enhancing programs and activities
• Increase youth knowledge of relevant services that will assist them in reaching their goals

On-site 7-bed residence for consumer and survivors of the mental health system following a peer support model of management and support

Living alternatives to hospitalization in a home-like setting with staff support

Eating Disorders Residence - Voluntary 8-bed residence for adults with an eating disorder * specialized supports and programs for adults with an eating disorder diagnosis who require 24 hour support to interrupt symptoms

Long Stay Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) - Residential program for people with a serious mental illness who may also have physical health concerns and need access to 24-hour supports with clinical interventions for an extended period of time

Shared Living - One women-only home and one men-only home with 4 beds each * low support 10am-5pm

Supportive Living Apartments - Independent living with daily on-site staff support * bachelor, one bedroom and two bedroom units available * each building has a lounge, kitchen, office, and private meeting area

Transitional Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) - Short stay residential program for people with a serious mental illness who need access to 24-hour supports with clinical interventions

Transitional Shared Living - 3 24-hour moderate support homes with a minimum of 8 hours of support per day

Services and Programs:

• Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)

Offers housing opportunities as a part of addiction treatment planning

Participants can move into supported units and attend programming that assists them with developing the life skills to obtain their own permanent housing and maintain it for the long term while working on recovery goals

Partnership with community mental health services

Not emergency housing * wait list possible

Exeter Supportive Housing - Subsidized apartments providing support for people to re-integrate into the community

London Supportive Housing - Living alternatives to hospitalization in a home-like setting with staff support

Property Services - Access to affordable housing

Rent Supplement Program - Provides clients a rent supplement to enable clients to obtain/maintain housing

Tillsonburg Supportive Housing - Homelessness initiative program that offers safe, affordable, permanent housing options in partnership with other community services * provides rent subsidies and housing support based on tenants needs to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * subsidized housing available throughout Oxford County

Woodstock Supportive Housing - Homelessness Initiative Program - rent subsidies and housing support to individuals who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness * subsidized housing available throughout Oxford County * goal is to provide safe, affordable, permanent housing options * level of housing support is flexible, based on tenants' individual needs and provided by Housing Case Managers or in conjunction with other existing service providers * CMHA Housing Staff team work closely with partners at Oxford County Human Services, Indwell and private landlords throughout Oxford County

Services and Programs:

• Housing First Program
• St Thomas Supportive Housing

Emergency shelter beds and short-term transitional housing (up to one year)

Services available to residents include medication distribution, referrals, and spiritual care * food, clothing and other material aid provided as necessary

Offers short- and long-term adult residential programs tailored to the unique needs of men and women * Community Residential Facilities (CRFs, also known as half-way houses) provide a chance for people to make the transition from a correctional facility to the community * for the highest degree of safety and respect for our residents and our community people must follow well-defined rules and guidelines

Some facilities offer spaces for people dealing with mental health challenges, those who have had experience with the forensic mental health system, or who may be on probation with complex or unique needs

CK Clarke Centre Community Residential Facility - 6-bed residence providing support to adults who are or have been involved with the forensic mental health system

Cody Centre - 20-bed community residential facility that provides 24 hour supervision and support to adult male residents serving federal sentences in the community

Gallagher Centre - 16-bed residential community facility that supports populations who demonstrate higher needs and experience complex challenges

Maison Louise Arbour - 8-bed female community residential facility which supports women over the age of 18 who are transitioning from the federal or provincial justice systems or who require mental health support for up to 30 days in one of our crisis beds

Reintegration Services - Works with people (both male and female) over the age of 18 who have a confirmed or suspected mental health diagnosis and who are involved in the justice system