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

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)

Fees

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

Contacts

Mike Martin - Manager of Crisis and Outreach Programs
807-684-5100 ext 5483 * mike.martin2@tbh.net
Nicole Spivak - Director - Addiction Services
807-684-5100 * nicole.spivak@tbh.net

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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