Transitional Housing Program
Transitional Housing is a residential program that offers residents an alternative to traditional tenant living. Transitional units are designed to provide “general rehabilitative support” and support to individuals residing in the program. This program is one year in duration; the program has 24-hour staff support is available on-site.
Intended Purpose of the Transitional Supportive Housing Program
To assist residents in gaining autonomy in a recovery-orientated, safe environment. This program is designed for individuals who:
- Require recovery-based support and services
- Have developed a Support Action Plan (SAP) with a Case Manager
- Committed to be supported in a supervised structured program
- Committed to be supported through individualized tailored identified supports i.e. drug, alcohol, mental health counsellors etc.
- Are motivated and ready to access support and community services:
⁕Life management skills development
⁕Employment/education assistance
⁕Structure and accountability
⁕Financial literacy skills development
Goals and Objectives
Cornerstone Community Association Transitional Supportive Housing Program is designed to assist individuals with meeting the following goals:
GOALS | OBJECTIVES |
To build meaningful independent life skills that are transferable within permanent housing | § Build self-confidence § Enhanced critical thinking § Foster independence § Employment & Educational skills § Essential and daily living skills § Effective communication § Tenant’s rights and responsibility § Maintain their sobriety § Maintain their health and mental health
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To build social supports by establishing a functional, pro-support network to sustain the process of positive personal growth | § Network of community supports § Empowered § Improved overall health and wellness § Recovery maintenance skills § Personal and Social Development
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To build financial literacy skills | § Money management knowledge § Daily banking skills § Budgeting and financial planning |
“Our belief is that those who do not have a home are unable to stabilize and become healthy until their basic needs are met.”
Housing Manager
Our Holistic Approach
In addition to providing a case worker for tenants in our housing programs, we offer:
- Physical and mental health needs
- Referrals for help with addiction
- Help with landlord issues
- Nutrition and hygiene
- Medical appointments
- Securing identification
- Anger management
- Help securing work skills and income
- Cooking classes and shopping
- Recreational events and art therapy
- VOICES CRF Support Group