Number of Units: 12, dependent on site availability
Make of Rooms: Independent housing settings featuring basic room furnishing items for each participant.
Food Services: Participants are responsible for their own meals
Staffing: Staff provide partial support, acting as a bridge between high-support environments and full independence. Individuals are supported during day shifts from Monday to Friday and have access to emergency after-hours support for any crisis needs.
Health Component: Delivered in partnership with Interior Health Authority (IHA). Staff liaise directly with IHA clinicians to provide wraparound support for participants with a mental health diagnosis.
The program participant receives daily check-ins while initially adapting to the transition, helping the team assess individual needs. Goal setting is done on a quarterly basis.
Supports: Assistance with self-determined goal setting and life skills.
Description
In partnership with IHA, the MHASH program provides housing and support to those who are suffering from mental health issues. The objective of MHASH is to assist individuals in self-determined goal setting and life skills. In doing this, the team aids each participant to work towards both recovery and independence. It is a two-year program that aims to help the participant eventually live independently in affordable market housing.
