Supportive housing generally refers to housing for individuals who need assistance with their activities of daily living, providing support and services to those individuals, enabling them to live in the community. Different projects may have individual admission criteria but potential residents should require some type of attendant care. Most projects have subsidized rent and usually offer life skills training and transitional training.

The housing may be Supported Independent Living (SIL) which are self contained units that include attendant services (dependant upon the level of need) and may include life skill support, housekeeping, and other support services.

Congregate Living environments are also available through some organizations. Residents in this situation live independently in a shared setting, with attendant services available (depending upon the level of need). Services may also include life skills training and housekeeping.

Other services are also available in the Hamilton area for individuals and families who require respite care, outreach attendant or support services. This may be provided by the organizations offering supportive housing, but there are also agencies that provide these services separately. These may be subsidized services or fee for service. Another option is host family programs where individuals live with a family who provides support.

If you need any further information you can contact:
Disability Information Service Helpline (DISH) – (905) 546-3474
www.hpl.ca/dish

Housing Help Centre – (905) 526-8100

 

Last Revised Wednesday August 11, 2004