COTA Health - Health, Home and Community Program - Toronto - Oak Street

This integrated support team has been put in place to work with the entire tenant population of 220 Oak Street. The service will attempt to build a sense of community within the building through the coordination of groups, special events and health promotion activities. It will also and engage with individuals living with mental health, substance use and/or physical health challenges who may benefit from individualized supports in order to achieve their best possible health and to maintain their housing stability. Services are being provided by phone. Services Offered: - Outreach supports and the development of a trusting relationship between the tenants and the Health, Home & Community Support Team - Facilitation of group activities, special events and health promotion activities open to all tenants - Individualized supports in the areas of: - Information counsellings and guidance - Support and education for mental health and addiction issues - Supports that assist with maintaining housing stability - Assistance in coordinating the involvement of other health services or personal supports, as may be necessary (e.g. a family doctor, accessing basic necessities such as personal identification)