A recovery residence for people diagnosed with mental health illness * houses sixteen residents (eight in Mississauga and eight in Brampton) within a shared group setting and provides support to help them work toward their goals of independent living

Residents are assisted and encouraged to:

• learn about their illness and develop coping strategies
• choose and participate in meaningful activities and increase their hope for the future through education and training
• be open to participate in chores and other daily activities

Basic life and social skills are developed in a co-operative environment that emphasizes a healthy and productive lifestyle

Individual and group in-house and community-based activities and educational opportunities promote:

• self-awareness that leads to self-acceptance
• recognition of personal potential
• better understanding of ways to successfully achieve independent living
• increased quality of life

Parsons Place is located in Brampton and Hammond House is in Mississauga

This is a transitional housing program, where clients can stay for three years less a day