Apartment Program

The Apartment program is affordable transitional housing up to 4 years that provides opportunities for individuals with a longstanding serious mental illness and/or substance use involvement to stabilize and establish connections with the community. The program uses a holistic, strengths-based approach to support individuals towards living a full, independent, and satisfying life.  Individuals in this program are supported by Outreach Support Workers. 

Preventing homelessness and promoting self-determination by supporting individual recovery are core elements of this program. This is a time limited service that is focused on supporting individuals to live as independently as possible.       

Goals & Objectives: 

• Support clients with serious mental illness and/or substance use involvement who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or are inadequately housed with a safe living environment to work towards recovery goals.   
• Support clients in their search to find and keep appropriate housing while developing skills for independent living. 

Is This Program for Me? 

• You are 18 years of age or older  
• You want to make a commitment towards your mental health and/or substance use recovery 
• You are willing to engage regularly with your worker (This is a requirement) 

What We Offer: 

We work alongside you, enabling you to exercise your rights and to enjoy a meaningful life in your community while striving to achieve your full potential. This may include: 

• Assessment and planning 
• Support with achieving recovery directed goals 
• Direct service provision/intervention 
• Monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up 
• Information, liaison, advocacy, consultation, and collaboration 
• Planning for crises and helping individuals to develop coping mechanisms 

How Do I Get Connected? 

Referrals can be made by calling our Central Intake Team at 519-371-3642 ext. 3212. This team is available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.   

Is There a Cost for This Program? 

There is a cost for apartment rental.  Clients must have a source of income through employment or social services support (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program) and/or be eligible for rent support. 

Is There a Waitlist for This Program?  

Yes.  There are a limited number of apartment units available, and the wait times will be dependent on the current occupancy status of each unit and the number of other qualified applicants on the list. 

Locations:  

Owen Sound, Hanover, Markdale, & Port Elgin