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Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO)
1105 1st Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2E2
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2E2
519-371-3642
Toll-Free: 1-888-451-CMHA (2642)
Fax: 519-372-1592
Residential support: Daily 24 hoursMental health support: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call Central Intake Team at 519-371-3642 ext 3212 (Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm)
Waitlist for program * length of wait varies based on number of referrals * referral information must be current (update as information changes) * will be notified of status updates
Waitlist for program * length of wait varies based on number of referrals * referral information must be current (update as information changes) * will be notified of status updates
Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 18 years of age and older who are:
- living with a serious mental illness
- able to live with others in shared spaces which may include a shared bedroom
- willing to participate in program activities
- willing to work with a Community Homes for Opportunity worker
- willing to complete annual income verification paperwork
Fees
Rent geared-to-income (rent includes meals) * annual income verification paperwork required * source of income (employment or social services support such as Ontario Works or ODSP) required or eligible for rent support
Executives
Scott McKay - Director, Client Services
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org
519-371-3642 ext 1008 * smckay@cmhagb.org
Contacts
Lezlie Martin Ellis - Residential Services Manager
519-371-3642 ext 1315 * lmartinellis@cmhagb.org
519-371-3642 ext 1315 * lmartinellis@cmhagb.org
Languages
English
Language Notes
Attempts will be made to provide service in other languages as requested
Area Served
Grey and Bruce
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
3 homes that are privately owned and 2 of which are not accessible
Description of Services
Voluntary, person-centered supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness * assists people by providing appropriate housing and support services to achieve and maintain stability in a home that is safe and affordable * program takes a recovery approach and provides access to support services both in the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) home and in the community
Program offers:
Homes that are now part of the CHO program were once a part of the Homes for Special Care (HSC) program
Program offers:
- housing, meals, and 24-hour supportive care services
- works to improve and or stabilize physical and mental health, foster independence and promote integration into their community
- one-on-one and group support in home and in the community
- support in learning/enhancing basic life skills, activities of daily living and interpersonal skills
- support with medication and symptom management
- support to identify and work towards recovery goals
- referrals to other community resources
Homes that are now part of the CHO program were once a part of the Homes for Special Care (HSC) program
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
