Canadian Mental Health Association - Kenora Branch

Application

Intake assessment required
Referrals can be made by anyone

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Low income individuals 16 years of age and older and
Have been diagnosed with serious and persistent mental health issues and are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless
Must be able to pay the required rent

Long Term Housing: Individual must be participating in a case management program

Rent Supplement Programs: Prioritization for accessing rent supplement programs is determined using the Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool

Safe Bed program: Individuals in contact with law enforcement and experiencing a mental health crisis

Fees

Service - Rent (geared to income)

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides safe and affordable long-term housing and short-term respite housing to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness

Manages a rental unit (rent geared to income) for short or long stays
Offers case management services

Short Term Housing

Provides short term housing on an as-needed basis
Offers a respite time for the caregivers of individual with mental health issues

Long Term Housing

Assists in securing and maintaining long term housing
Provides a rental unit with 24 hour staff supervision
Offers assistance with medication management, housework and small indoor maintenance tasks

Rent Supplement Programs

Mental Health and Addictions Rent Supplements - available to individuals with mental illness and/or problematic substance use who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Mental Health and Justice Rent Supplements - available to individuals with mental illness involved with the criminal justice system through mental health court diversion or on release from a provincial correctional facility

Safe Bed Program