Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor-Essex County Branch

Homelessness Initiative Program

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Description
To provide supported subsidized housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and who have a mental illness. The program works with private market landlords in the community acting in a liaison capacity to assist with providing access to safe, affordable and stable housing for consumers who are receiving community support services. This program provides:
  • Safe affordable access to housing
  • Community based private market housing
  • Search for affordable housing
  • Landlord/tenant resolution and tenancy support
  • Supports to maintain housing in the community
Eligibility
Individuals with a mental illness over the age of 16 who are involved in intensive case management with CMHA and/or other appropriate mental health services
Application Process
  • Application process required through this agency for housing with supports
  • Assessment required (call or walk-in for details)
  • Office
    519-255-7440
    Fax
    519-255-7817
    Web Site
    https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/programs-services/homelessness-initiative-program/
    Email
    info@cmha-wecb.on.ca
    Languages
    English, Interpretive Services - French and others upon request and as available
    Contact
    Steve Govette, Manager of Housing, Facilities and Employment Services
    Email: sgovette@cmha-wecb.on.ca
    Phone: 519-255-9940 ext 358
    Fees
    None
    Documents Required
    Contact for information
    Accessibility
    Fully accessible
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    Copyright
    211 South West Region Contact Centre (Windsor, City)
    Last Updated On
    May 29, 2023
    Address
    1400 Windsor Ave
    Windsor, ON, N8X 3L9
    Just north of Ellis St.
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    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Tue
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Wed
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Thu
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    Fri
    8:30 am to 4:30 pm

    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * After hours and weekends by appointment only
    Service Area(s)
    Essex County