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Address:
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c/o Durham Mental Health Services
519 Brock St S
Whitby, ON
L1N 4K8
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Map
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Accessibility Notes:
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Main floor is accessible; basement boardroom and upstairs offices not accessible
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Executives:
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Sheila Gallagher - Director, Community Mental Health and Addictions
905-576-8711 ext 39222 * sgallagher@lh.ca
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Service Description:
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Transitional housing options for people with serious mental health problems who wish to live in the community:
McKay House (Whitby) - Supportive housing for individuals who have a serious, long-term, mental illness. Clients require help in areas such as life skills, coping skills, problem solving, socialization and accessing community services. The home accommodates 15 residents, maximum 16 and is staffed 24 hours per day.
Scott House (Ajax) - Supportive housing for four individuals.
Skene House (Whitby) and Ballantyne House (Whitby) - Both homes offer supportive housing for four individuals.
Smith House (Whitby) - Individuals have the ability to live independently, with minimal staff support. The home has 5 residents and is staffed 8 hours per day.
Sims House (Whitby) - Supportive housing for individuals with serious, long term mental illness, but have acheived a level of independence. Residents participate in household management. The home has 6 residents and is staffed 24 hours per day.
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Fees:
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Room and board is based on income. Contact office for current fee schedule.
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Application:
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Intake through Central Connect at 905-440-7534 or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363; fax 905-440-7560 or email CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must have a serious, long-term mental illness and be willing and able to live co-operatively with others.
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