St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Care Group - Lodge on Dawson (The)

Length of stay can vary from several weeks to maximum of 364 days, depending on need.
The Lodge has two accessible rooms.

The Lodge is a partnership between St Joseph's Care Group, the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration board, St Joseph's Foundation of Thunder Bay, Dilico Anishnawbek Family Care, and Alpha Court.

Program:

St Joseph's Care Group - Lodge on Dawson (The)

Organization:

St Joseph's Care Group

Phone Numbers:

807-625-5409

Toll-Free:

1-800-209-9034

Email:

sjcg@tbh.net

Website:

sjcg.net/services/mental-health_addictions/Transitional-Housing.aspx

Address:

1460 Dawson Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G 1H8

Location:

Located on Dawson Rd in the N ward of Thunder Bay
Closest intersection is at Dawson Rd and Hazelwood Dr
Serves as transitional housing for individuals struggling with chronic homelessness and mental health/substance use challeng

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Support Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Jessly Bonifacio - Manager of Crisis and Outreach Programs
807-684-5100 ext 5104 * jessly.bonifacio@tbh.net
Nicole Spivak - Director - Addiction Services
807-684-5100 * nicole.spivak@tbh.net

Service Description:

Provides 30 transitional housing beds for individuals living with mental illness and/or addictions and who struggle with homelessness

Provides a safe, supportive environment with 24/7 support

Offers support to individuals to set short and long term goals to support transition to independent living in the community

Offers skill building groups that include literacy, cultural teachings, recreational therapy, and cooking groups

Fees:

None - on-site support staff; rent - rent geared to income and food costs

Application:

Referral from a community worker
Individuals will go through an assessment and screening process to determine if they're suitable for the Lodge

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals 18 years of age and older who are continuing treatment and rehabilitation for mental health and problematic substance use that poses a barrier to maintaining safe, stable housing and

Are currently homeless (including transitional or inadequate housing and not paying rent) or
Are currently on the Rent-Geared-To-Income waitlist and qualify for high needs housing
Have current involvement with a community support or case management provider and
Must have some form of income support (ie OW, ODSP, pension)

Languages:

English

Area Served:

City of Thunder Bay