Shepherds of Good Hope Supportive Living
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	Year-round
Description	The program provides a continuum of housing across 3 locations. This housing is designed to allow individuals the flexibility to move from one level of support to another depending on individual needs. The goal is to provide a safe, clean and supportive environment for individuals living with serious mental health issues and/or concurrent disorders. Our Supportive Housing programs offer an experience in communal and autonomous living.    Hope Living Residence: 256 King Edward Avenue, 3rd floor  Offers 35 rental units to men and women diagnosed with a serious mental illness which may or may not be co-occurring with other challenges. Staff are available 24/7 to support tenants based on their individual needs with the emphasis being recovery and promotion of independence. Services and supports are provided with the help of community partnerships with the The Royal, Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, and several other support agencies in the community.    380 St. Patrick Residence: This location provides 13 units for men living with severe mental health issues who require minimal assistance to maintain their independence in a rooming house style environment.    St. Andrew Residence: 208 St. Andrew St  32 single and 3 shared apartments for men and women living with mental illness and/or concurrent disorder who have portable supports and are ready for autonomous living. Shepherds of Good Hope provides a supported environment focused towards independent living and building community within.
Waiting List	Yes, length varies according to program.
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up    Open to single individuals 18 years of age and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * catering primarily to individuals with a serious mental illness or concurrent disorder.
Application	Apply through the Social Housing Registry of Ottawa at 613-526-2088, request a Supportive Housing form at http://housingregistry.ca, or go in person to 256 King Edward Ave, 3rd Floor, Ottawa, ON.
Fees	Program - Rents are geared to recipients of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program
Languages of Service	English ; French - Limited
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	Main office 613-789-8210 * Hope Living 613-562-7845 * St Andrew Residence 613-288-0312
Fax	613-789-0888
E-mail	reception@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Website	www.shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Primary Contact	Javier Jovel, Program Manager Hope Living; Phone: 613-688-2928 ext 345; Email: javier@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Alternate Contact	Kelly Hicks, Program Manager; Phone: 613-288-0006; Email: khicks@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Ann Macdonald, Manager of Volunteers; Phone: 613-789-8210 ext 228; Email: ann@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Primary Executive	Paul Soucie, Co-Executive Director; Phone: 613-789-8210; Email: paul@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Alternate Executive	Sheila Burnet, Co-Executive Director; Phone: 613-688-2929 ext 338; Email: sheila@shepherdsofgoodhope.com
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	233 Murray St N  Ottawa, ON K1N 5M9
Other Details
Subjects	Addictions ; Adults ; Charitable status ; Homeless people ; Housing ; Men ; Mental disorders ; Nonprofit organizations ; Supportive housing ; Women
Accreditation	No
Print Material	Pamphlets
Resources	Website
Established	1982
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 130724255 RR0001