The
Bayview Avenue
facility was purchased by the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul and opened as St. Clare’s Residence in the fall of
2001. Within the first month, St. Clare’s had attained
full occupancy.
St.
Clare’s can accommodate 28 women.
OUR
MANDATE:
St.
Clare’s Residence is a transitional crisis care facility
for women, aged 25 years or older, who have experienced
difficulty maintaining permanent housing
Our
goal is to assist our residents to live independently in
the community by providing long-term, self-directed
services in a supportive, home-like atmosphere, governed
by safety, respect and dignity
Residents
of St. Clare’s contribute financially, based on their
income
THE
CHARACTERISTICS AND NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS:
Women
who come to St. Clare’s are in need of building
self-esteem, re-learning basic coping skills and gaining
communication and life skills
Many
are seeking employment possibilities and pursuing avenues
that will lead them to independent housing
STAFF:
DIRECTOR:
Carolyn
Young
Shift supervisor: Ashley
Hwang
24
hour staffing includes full-time, part-time and relief
residential counsellors, and a cook
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