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Program:
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Canadian Mental Health Association - Kenora - Supportive Housing Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-1838
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Fax:
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807-468-6396
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Address:
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227 Second St S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1G1
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Location:
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- Located at Second St S in the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Building
- Closest intersection is at Second St S and Main St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Housing Unit: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides safe and affordable long-term housing and short-term respite housing to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness- Manages a rental unit (rent geared to income) for short or long stays
- Offers case management services
Short Term Housing- Provides short term housing on an as-needed basis
- Offers a respite time for the caregivers of individual with mental health issues
Long Term Housing- Assists in securing and maintaining long term housing
- Provides a rental unit with 24 hour staff supervision
- Offers assistance with medication management, housework and small indoor maintenance tasks
Rent Supplement Programs- Mental Health and Addictions Rent Supplements - available to individuals with mental illness and/or problematic substance use who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Mental Health and Justice Rent Supplements - available to individuals with mental illness involved with the criminal justice system through mental health court diversion or on release from a provincial correctional facility
Safe Bed Program- Provides individuals 16 years of age and older who are in mental health and addiction crisis and in contact with law enforcement with a short stay of 30 days, and 24/7 community residential crisis support services
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Fees:
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Service - Rent (geared to income)
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Referrals can be made by anyone
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Low income individuals 16 years of age and older and
- Have been diagnosed with serious and persistent mental health issues and are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless
- Must be able to pay the required rent
Long Term Housing: Individual must be participating in a case management program
Rent Supplement Programs: Prioritization for accessing rent supplement programs is determined using the Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool
Safe Bed program: Individuals in contact with law enforcement and experiencing a mental health crisis
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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5/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141526
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