| Record #: HAM0256 |
Last Modified: 07 May 2013 |
Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2012 |
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| Notices |
| Public Bulletin | |
| Source Database | © Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database |
| Description & Services |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
| Boundaries | The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Brant County * Haldimand County * Niagara Region * Norfolk County |
| Description | For adults with serious mental illness, the Homes for Special Care (HSC) Program provides more than just residential group homes in which assistance with activities of daily living and supervision of medication are available * Clinical staff from SJHH Centre for Mountain Health Services also ensure that clients have access to a range of therapeutic/support services (counselling, vocational, educational, leisure, etc.), including skills-based and meaningful programming offered through two Skills Centres * All programming at either the Hamilton or Niagara Skills Centre is client-specific and collaborative, and aims to develop and/or rebuild transferable skills that promote optimum social and civic engagement within the clients' own communities. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Individuals with serious mental illness, past or current psychiatric hospitalizations; currently stabilized. NOT requiring level of physical care normally associated with long-term care facility. |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - Interpretive Services can be arranged |
| Application | Referral can be obtained by calling 905-522-1155 ext 36326 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Contact Information |
| Address & Map | Beckfield 100 West 5th St Hamilton, ON L8N 3K7 |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Mountain West |
| Intersection | West 5th St and Fennell Ave W |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 585 Hickory House, 2nd Flr Hamilton, ON L8N 3K7 |
| Office Phone | 905-522-1155 ext 36328 |
| Fax | 905-381-5600 |
| Website | www.stjoes.ca |
| Primary Contact | Jennifer Gordon, Office Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-522-1155 ext 36641 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | reorganized 2001 |
| Subjects |
| Subjects | Housing ; Life skills training ; Mental health ; Psychiatric rehabilitation ; Residential care ; Supportive housing |
| Broader Terms | Education ; Educational programs ; Health ; Health services ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Instructional programs ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Patient care ; Supportive settings |