Summit Housing & Outreach Programs

Site: Oakville

Service: Mental Health Supportive Housing and Outreach Programs

Record #: OAK5024
Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-847-3206
Fax 905-847-2959
E-Mail info@summit-housing.ca
Website www.summithousing.ca
Contact Form summithousing.ca/15c42-web-agency-gb-contact-us/
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Primary Contact Margarita Salman, ACTT Program Assistant; Phone: 905-847-3206 ext 110; Fax: 905-847-2959; Email: msalman@summit-housing.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charitable organization that provides a variety of housing, treatment, and case management services to individuals who require mental health supports in Halton Region.

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1981
Primary Executive Irene Zivko, Executive Director; Phone: 905-847-3206 ext 122; Email: izivko@summit-housing.ca
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Ontario Health atHome ; Grants - Ontario Trillium Foundation ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides supportive housing and outreach case management services throughout Halton for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness 

  • services are based on a flexible, rehabilitative model of support and are tailored to meet the needs of the people 

Individual Support

  • for more information, see listing OAK4414 

Housing and Homelessness Support

  • for more information, see listing OAK0470

Justice Program

  • provides affordable accommodation and flexible supports for people with serious mental illness who have come into conflict with the Criminal Justice System
  • subsidized rental apartments are provided throughout the Region of Halton
  • referrals can be made online through one-Link or contact the Central Intake Team at intake@summit-housing.ca or 905-847-3206, then choose 4 at the prompt

Peer Support

  • Peers include:
    • ACTT Peer Specialist who provides peer support to individuals who are receiving services from the Assertive Community Treatment Team
    • HOMES Peer Specialist who provides peer support to individuals receiving services from the HOMES Program
    • Peer Volunteer Coordinator who supports Health & Wellness Program which is a program that offers opportunities for individuals to become involved with Summit Housing & Outreach Program in a number of different ways including peer led social recreational programs, events and volunteering opportunities
    • Peer Social Recreation Assistant who supports the Health & Wellness Program with various groups and recreational activities

Health & Wellness

  • offers social recreation opportunities including a variety of leisure activities for consumers of mental health services
  • provide a safe space with programs that are led by a team of dedicated staff, peers, and volunteers
  • provides participants with opportunities to participate in community life, to make friendships, and for recovery through peer facilitated groups
  • groups include: arts and crafts, cooking, writing, journaling, yoga, open mic night, walking group, youth drop-in, book club, and early risers mindfulness.
  • for referrals, please submit a request online through one-Link or call 905-338-4123 or toll-free at 1-844-216-7411 or email one-link@haltonhealthcare.com

Groups

  • provide an opportunity to talk openly and honestly about your feelings in a safe, supportive environment
  • Support, educational, therapeutic and recreational groups, including:
    • Family support group
    • Cooking Groups
    • Smoking Cessation
    • Music Makers
    • Walking Groups
  • interested in seeing what Groups are available, please contact call 905-847-3206 ext 934 or email info@summit-housing.ca
Hours

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults with a psychiatric diagnosis
Application

Referrals are accepted through self referrals, community agencies, physicians, and mental health professionalsa

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2305 Wyecroft Rd, Unit 200
Oakville, ON L6L 6R2
Intersection Wyecroft Rd and Bronte Rd
Mailing Address PO Box 60024 
RPO Glen Abbey 
Oakville, ON L6M 3H2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Mental Health / Addictions
HCSD Sub Heading Community Mental Health
Service Categories Community Mental Health Agencies ; Homelessness Prevention Programs ; Housing Related Coordinated Entry ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ; Programs for Offenders with Mental Disabilities ; Psychiatric Case Management ; Psychiatric Rehabilitation ; Volunteer Opportunities

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