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Adults, age 16 years and older, living with a verified diagnosis of serious mental illness within Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk who are eligible for assistance of various kinds

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• referral required via mail, fax, or email

Rent geared-to-income housing for men and women living with a serious mental illness in Brantford and Brant County through various funding agreements with the federal or provincial government

Lyons Avenue - therapeutic treatment location for six adults

• tenancy does not exceed four years
• participants must adhere to treatment and accept mental health case management support
• rent is geared to income according to the social assistance scale approved by the federal government
• each tenant has a private, furnished bedroom and common areas are shared

Phoenix Place - affordable one-bedroom units for adults living with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of being homeless

• rent is set at the maximum allowed by Ontario Works or ODSP

Rent supplement units are available at various locations across Brantford and Brant County through referral agreements with private landlords. Rent is the maximum shelter allowance set by Ontario Works or ODSP including utilities where applicable

Services include:

• community support is available to all tenants in Supported Housing if needed
• goal planning assistance
• referral to other needed services
• monitoring of symptoms and medications
• advocacy
• peer support