St. Francis Residence
Our
history:
- In
the 1980's the Ontario Government made a policy decision
to cut back on their in-patient beds at the psychiatric
institutions. Subsequently,
many patients who were discharged into the community were
unable to adequately care for themselves and lived in
sub-standard housing or they became dependent on the
emergency shelter system for survival.
- As
this situation became increasingly unacceptable, the
government of
Ontario
created a
program that would provide housing for people who had
experienced psychiatric illnesses.
This program, called Habitat Services, had a
mandate to give funding to organizations which provide
housing to people after psychiatric treatment.
- The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul opened St. Francis
Residence in 1988. Available
funding does not cover all costs of this worthwhile
service. The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul funds a significant portion
of the program at St. Francis Residence each year.
Our
mandate:
- St.
Francis Residence offers permanent supportive housing in a
community-based setting for 24 men and women who have a
history of mental health problems and:
- are
stabilized and capable of living in a community-like
setting;
- are
independent enough to participate in basic daily
living activities; and
- who
freely choose to live in our home.
- St.
Francis Residence is classified as a Personal Care
Boarding Home, and is operated as such under the terms of
the Tenant Protection Act, by the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul, Toronto Central Council.
- We
offer private and semi-private bedrooms, shared washrooms
and bathing facilities, two lounges with television, radio
and video equipment, an outdoor patio and spacious garden.
- Smoking
is restricted to designated areas.
- Home-cooked
meals are provided.
- Residents
pay room and board on a rent-geared-to-income basis.
The
characteristics and needs of residents:
Trained
Staff provide 24 hours of supportive supervision in a
life-giving, homelike environment.
Staff encourage independence, socializing in the
community, and development of life skills.
When needed, staff will assist and give direction with
laundry & housekeeping chores.
Storage
& supervision of prescription drugs & daily
medications can be arranged by individual residents, when
required. Medications
are not administered or dispensed by staff except in
emergencies when a resident’s life may be in jeopardy.
- Applications,
Screening & Support Services
The
Ministry of Health provides programmes through Habitat
Services, including initial screening of referrals for
suitability, ongoing residential activities and staff
education through C.O.T.A.
(Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Mental Health Services),
and quarterly standards of care inspections.
All applicants to St. Francis Residence are referred to
Habitat Services for the admission process.
Staff:
-
Director: Eyitayo Dada
- Tel.
# 416-603-4340
-
Fax.# 416-603-7675
-
email: stfrancis.svdptoronto@bellnet.ca
- Our
staff currently consists of a Director and a team of
qualified full-time and part-time Residential Support
Workers, a Food Service Worker and Casual Relief Workers.
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