Lodge on Dawson (The)

1460 Dawson Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G 1H8

807-625-5409

Toll-Free: 1-800-209-9034

SJCG.LODReferrals@tbh.net

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Support Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Last update: Nov 10, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Referrals from a community worker is preferred, although self-referrals are also accepted

Referrals are completed through The Access Point Northwest website
Individuals will go through an assessment and screening process to determine if they're suitable for the Lodge

Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants are placed on a wait list for next available bed

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 18 years of age and older who are continuing treatment and rehabilitation for mental health and problematic substance use that poses a barrier to maintaining safe, stable housing and

Are currently homeless (including transitional or inadequate housing and not paying rent) and
Are currently on the Transitional Housing Waitlist with Thunder Bay DSSAB, and
Have current involvement with a community support or case management provider and
Must have some form of income support (ie OW, ODSP, pension)

Fees

None - on-site support staff; rent - rent geared to income and food costs

Contacts

Ashley Palmer - Manager of Clinical and Live-In Programs
807-684-5100 ext 5109 * ashley.palmer@tbh.net
Nicole Spivak - Director - Addiction Services
807-684-5100 * nicole.spivak@tbh.net

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides 30 transitional housing beds for individuals living with mental illness and/or addictions and who struggle with homelessness

Provides a safe, supportive environment with 24/7 support

Offers support to individuals to set short and long term goals to support transition to independent living in the community

Offers skill building groups that include literacy, cultural teachings, recreational therapy, and cooking groups

Last Updated: Nov 10, 2026: Suggest an edit