“To have another person, with the resources, caring
for me, is inestimable.”
Supportive Living
The Supportive Living program operates out of nine locations in Calgary and is available for individuals living with a mental
illness who are unable to live on their own in the community. Clients live in one of several Horizon Housing Society-managed
apartment buildings or group homes and work regularly with CMHA coordinators. Clients have access to both group and
individual apartment settings depending on their needs. Clients increase their level of independence through individual support
and goal setting in a variety of areas including daily living skills, accessing community resources and emotional support. Group
living allows for intensive assessment of client needs and functioning on a regular basis.
BY THE NUMBERS:
149
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individuals living with severe and/or
persistent mental illness were provided with
housing, and a comprehensive range of support
services
clients have transitioned successfully to
placement in a suitable housing situation in the
community
168
feel the Supportive Living program has had a
positive impact on their life
house and community meetings, leisure/
recreation and activity groups and peer groups for
clients were facilitated
93% of the survey respondents reported they
178 referrals were made to various community
agencies, government and health services
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