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Program:
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Supportive Housing Subsidy
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Address:
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21 Sylvan St W
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Sylvan St on the opposite side of the harbour from downtown area
- Closest intersection is at Sylvan St and Lakeview Dr just past Husky the Muskie
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services
Provides services for homeless individuals living with mental illness/addictions to secure housing- Operates on a harm reduction and recovery model
- Offers services that are flexible and variable depending on client needs
Services provided include:- Assistance to find suitable housing
- Financial assistance with rent supplement (partial only)
- Advocacy on behalf of client with other service providers
- Referrals and links to counselling and other community support services
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Does not require participation in psychiatric or substance use treatment
- Open to referrals from any source
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless individuals 16 years of age and older, living with mental illness/addictions issues in need of housing
- Must be willing to work with Case Manager
- Must have a means of income such as Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Pension (ODSP) or Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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