St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

West 5th Campus, Schizophrenia and Community Integration Service, Homes for Special Care Program
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Record #: HAM0256 Last Modified: 07 May 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2012
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraCommunity Health - Mental Health ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL)
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Address & Map
Beckfield
100 West 5th St
Hamilton, ON L8N 3K7
Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain West
IntersectionWest 5th St and Fennell Ave W
Site LocationMountain Site is located at Hickory House
Office Phone905-522-1155 ext 36328
Fax905-381-5600
Websitewww.stjoes.ca
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 585 
Hickory House, 2nd Flr 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3K7
Primary ContactJennifer Gordon, Office Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-522-1155 ext 36641
Description & Services
Areas ServedBrant County ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Brant County * Haldimand County * Niagara Region * Norfolk County
DescriptionFor 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.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
EligibilityAges: 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.
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services - Interpretive Services can be arranged
ApplicationReferral can be obtained by calling 905-522-1155 ext 36326
FeesN/A
Other Details
Public Bulletin

Elder Abuse Resource List 2012

AccessibilityFully Accessible
Establishedreorganized 2001
Source Database© Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database
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Service CategoriesGroup Residences for Adults with Disabilities ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Mental Health Halfway Houses ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness ; Psychiatric Aftercare Services ~ Chronic/Severe Mental Illness