Program: Lodge on Dawson (The)
Organization: St Joseph's Care Group
Description of Services:
  • Provides 30 transitional housing beds for individuals living with mental illness and/or addictions and who struggle with homelessness
  • Provides a safe, supportive environment with 24/7 support
  • Offers support to individuals to set short and long term goals to support transition to independent living in the community
  • Offers skill building groups that include literacy, cultural teachings, recreational therapy, and cooking groups
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    Requirements
    Fees: None - on-site support staff; rent - rent geared to income and food costs
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals 18 years of age and older who are continuing treatment and rehabilitation for mental health and problematic substance use that poses a barrier to maintaining safe, stable housing and

    • Are currently homeless (including transitional or inadequate housing and not paying rent) or

    • Are currently on the Rent-Geared-To-Income waitlist and qualify for high needs housing

    • Have current involvement with a community support or case management provider and

    • Must have some form of income support (ie OW, ODSP, pension)
    Application:
    • Referral from a community worker

    • Individuals will go through an assessment and screening process to determine if they're suitable for the Lodge
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-625-5409
    Toll-Free: 1-800-209-9034
    Email: sjcg@tbh.net
    Website: sjcg.net/services/mental-health_addictions/Transit...
    Address: 1460 Dawson Rd
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7G 1H8
    Map
    Location:
    • Located on Dawson Rd in the N ward of Thunder Bay
    • Closest intersection is at Dawson Rd and Hazelwood Dr
    • Serves as transitional housing for individuals struggling with chronic homelessness and mental health/substance use challeng
    Hours: Support Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
    Contacts: Jessly Bonifacio - Manager of Crisis and Outreach Programs
    807-684-5100 ext 5104 * jessly.bonifacio@tbh.net
    Nicole Spivak - Director - Addiction Services
    807-684-5100 * nicole.spivak@tbh.net

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/21/2025