Program: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch - Housing Subsidy Support Program
Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association - Fort Frances Branch
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2347
Fax: 807-274-3515
Email: cmha@cmhaff.ca
Website: fortfrances.cmha.ca/housing-subsidy-support-program/
Address:
Box 446
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
Street
Address
:
612 Portage Ave
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Portage Ave in the town of Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at Portage Ave and Second St E
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Cortney Caldwell - Housing Community Support Worker
807-274-2347 Ext 209 * ccaldwell@cmhaff.ca

Service Description:
  • Assists individuals to secure and maintain adequate housing
  • Provides guidance and support with landlord issues
  • Provides limited financial assistance to help pay (top off) rent
  • Provides program participants with:
    • Case management services
    • Recovery-based focus
    • Home management support



    Fees: None
    Application: Requirements include:

    • Completed housing application and

    • Intake assessment
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Individuals 18 years of age and older who experience an on-going mental health disability or are assessed as in recovery from an addiction

    • Restricted to Employment and Income Assistance Participants, ie recipients of Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), or otherwise qualify for Rent Geared to Income (RGI)
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
    See Also: Financial Assistance for Rent and Utilities
    Housing and Residential Care for People with Mental Illness
    Last Updated: 2/21/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142080

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