SECTION 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project Name:		Supportive Housing Level II
Task Force Chair:		Glenn Barnes
Project Lead:		Diane Blouin Bain
SECTION 1 PROJECT OBJECTIVE (S) / ANTICIPATED RESULTS
Describe key project objective(s): In order to achieve better treatment outcomes for clients, the overall goal of this project is to increase Champlain Region’s capacity to provide safe, affordable accommodations to clients/consumers following treatment (as defined by Residential Support Level II MOHLTC) for youth, Francophone men and women and aboriginal clients with addictions and Concurrent Disorders throughout the region. • N.B. Definition of Service Levels: Level I: Housing and related recovery/support services such as lifestyle counselling, coaching for activities of daily living, community reintegration, vocational counselling and mutual aid, provided to clients who require a stable, supportive environment prior to, during, or following treatment, which is accessed elsewhere. • Level II: Housing/accommodation in alcohol/drug-free setting. Addiction services are not offered on-site or as part of the housing service.
SECTION 2 – PROJECT SCOPE
Project Description - Goal & Scope:		An analysis of what is available and what is required will be the first step. This project will work with addictions service providers, mental health service providers, allied partners and existing housing agencies to identify potential housing units that could be designated as transitional housing units for addictions clients post residential treatment. Emphasis will be on providing 24 hour access to support staff if needed as well as appropriate protocols for discharge if tenant issues arise Primary need areas have been initially set as Francophone, youth and aboriginals. Coordination with service providers dedicated to these client populations will be essential.
SECTION 3 PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS
Identify project assumptions: -This supportive housing service should not limit length of stay based on arbitrary policy but be based on individual needs. -The service would be located in the urban area of the Champlain LHIN as opposed to a rural location since access to other services, work and vocational pursuits etc are essential -Stock may already be out there through City Living. Does not necessarily be a stand-alone centre. - The use of legally prescribed medications should be allowed for clients with concurrent disorder i.e. medications for medical/diagnosed psychiatric problems. - Access to aftercare program (i.e. post treatment clinical and other support needed) elsewhere will be required which will likely mean additional funding to existing agencies who are positioned to provide the required services. -Mental health and Addiction would have to agree on the same service approach -Involve City Housing
SECTION 4 PROJECT RISKS
Identify project risks: -The applicability of an unsupervised, stand-alone supportive housing for youth is open to discussion. There is a need to think through what is the optimal structure for transitional housing for youth. An increased number of supervisory staff may be required.
Key Success Factors (project level) Success will be defined by an increase in stock relative to need as well as improved clinical outcomes; An evaluation plan to measure success will be part of the project
SECTION 5 PROJECT INTEGRATION – Associated Projects
Identify other project(s)/initiatives that are linked to this project: Keep in mind integration opportunities -Could be part of the Mental Health transitional housing for people coming out from treatment. -Collaboration with Children’s Aid Society Protocols on associated projects -Partnership with Tewegan who is currently taking overflow from Aboriginal and Francophone clients
SECTION 6 PROJECT PLANNING RESOURCES
Identify project resources required to carry out the planning of the project:
Team members:	Glenn Barnes Jane Fjeld And others on the Treatment Taskforce
Other: (Research, meeting rooms etc)
Identify solutions that can be achieved to demonstrate success and execution: Short Term (les than 6 months) -Turn an existing group home into a transitional housing program for post addiction treatment. Medium Term (6-18 months) Long Term (more than 18 months) -Have in place a Supportive Housing Level II network