Riverside Health Care - Fort Frances - Nelson House Transitional Housing

Application

Referrals accepted from any source; referral form available on website
Intake assessment required
Maximum length of stay is 12 months

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 18 years of age and older diagnosed with mental health issues and who:

do not have the supports to function daily
require advocacy
agree to live cooperatively with others
agree to follow house rules
meet the selection criteria

Crisis Stabilization Unit: Individuals 16 years of age and older experiencing a mental health crisis and are requiring short term crisis stabilization

Fees

Service - Per diem rates for Transitional Program; No fees for Crisis Stabilization Unit

Languages

English

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides transitional housing and support for individuals living with a mental health issue and requiring temporary accommodations

Offers accommodations in a group living setting consisting of a single dwelling with common kitchen, living room, bathroom and individual bedrooms

Provides the following services:

Advocacy
Client-centred goal planning
House meetings
Integration assistance when re-entering society
Linking to other services and supports
Medication management
Recreation, social and life skills
Service coordination
Supportive counselling
Symptoms management

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Works in partnership with Kenora Rainy River Crisis Response Services to offer a stabilization unit for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
Provides shared accommodations