Elizabeth Crescent Empowerment Program (ECEP) 2-hour staff support and 24-hour emergency on-call services
Community Outreach Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Social Recreation Program Mon-Fri - various hours
Areas Served
Dunnville - Work Program ; Haldimand County - Housing Program and Social Recreational Program ; Norfolk County - Housing Program
Eligibility
Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Diagnosis of mental illness; must be medication compliant and stable for housing program
Application
self-referral
family or friends
other agencies or clergy
medical community
Languages
English ; Interpretive Services - arrangements can be made to provide interpreters for any language
Fees
Service ;
Community Work Program- Clients participate in this program without program fees
Supportive Housing (all levels) - Residents pay a monthly program fee
Community Outreach- no program fees associated with this program
Social Recreation- small fees may be applicable depending on activity
Address and Location
Located In Community
Dunnville
Address & Map
Main Office and Administration 201 Forest St E Dunnville, ON N1A 3G5
Intersection
Forest St E and Tamarac St
Physical Access
Fully Accessible - Office, Community Work Program. Residents of Opportunity House have wheelchair ramp and chair lifts for all 3 stories. There is no elevator. Trillium Manor and Elizabeth Crescent Empowerment Program must be fully ambulatory as there are 3 stories (stairs)
Description
Description (Service)
Organization helps individuals living with mental illness to attain fulfilling, healthy and independent lifestyles by providing support through the Community Work Program, Therapeutic Supportive Housing (three unique levels of care), Community Outreach and Social Recreational Programs
Community Work Program - self-sufficient work program for people living with mental illness
promotes stable and independent living conditions for participants
reduces dependency on health and social service agencies
promotes participant contribution to the community and peer support among participants
staff contracts, schedules and supervises participants' work hours
employees are paid minimum wage and can work as little or as much as they want
Activities:
lawn maintenance
yard/garden clean up
snow removal
janitorial services
piecework assembly
small moves
garage and basement clean-outs and dump runs
Therapeutic Supportive Housing Programs - accommodation for people living with mental illness
LEVEL 1
24-hour staff-supported care home "Aging in Place"
Opportunity House, 213 Lock St W, Dunnville
seven-bed home
assist clients in attaining optimum level of functioning and responsible self-direction
provide personal care as required
provide private convalescent and end-of-life care when required
monthly program fee
LEVEL 2
12-hour staff supported care home
Trillium Manor
seven-bed each Supportive Housing homes where residents participate in the daily operations of the homes
assist in preparing for independent living
housing staff provide guidance and support and are on call to handle emergent situations 24/7
clients are offered social recreational activities regularly
encourage resident involvement in work activity, education and or volunteering
monthly program fee
LEVEL 3
three homes for a total of nine beds
Elizabeth Crescent Empowerment Program (ECEP)
outreach coordination and 24-hour emergency on-call staff support
fully furnished and all-inclusive monthly program fees
Community Outreach
provides emotional support, crisis intervention and assistance with government programs
conducts assessments and identifies individual needs in the community who require mental health supports
crisis intervention and ensures emergency services are obtained when required
creates awareness surrounding mental health concerns and advocates for individuals needs
Social Recreation Program - encourages interaction in a safe and supportive environment
organized activities such as cards, darts, billiards, air hockey, movies, all indoors; horseshoes and volleyball outdoors weather permitting; walking club
organized outings such as baseball games, soccer games, theatre, hockey games, baking days, barbeques, etc
