Supportive living programs
Merivale Road
Merivale Road, Ottawa
Merivale Road is OICH’s newest supportive living unit, which opened in March 2023 in partnership with Shepherds of Good Hope. Merivale houses 56 clients who came directly from shelter. This program provides wraparound services that address the complex needs of residents, many of whom are facing multiple challenges related to substance use, mental health, and physical health. Merivale not only provides housing but also focuses on peer support and creating a community where residents can thrive and regain independence.
Rita Thompson Residence
Vanier, Ottawa
Rita Thompson Residence provides 34 people of all genders with an opportunity to live in their own apartments while receiving treatment and support for mental health, physical health and substance use challenges. RTR, as it is known in the community has an amazing community of residents who work together to support each other and those in need in the larger community. RTR is able to provide an amazing depth of treatment and supports to those who live there thanks to an amazing partnership with John Howard Society the housing provider.
Carruthers
55-59 Carruthers Ave
Carruthers is a supported housing program operated in partnership with the John Howard Society with 46 units. Originally, the substance use treatment available focused strongly on Injectable Opiate Substitution (IOAT) with 20 of the available apartments being reserved for people who were enrolled in that program. Many of the original residents have now migrated to other forms of treatment and to different lives where volunteering, work and time spent with family and friends are a priority.
Richcraft Residence
765 Montreal Road
Despite the delays caused by the pandemic, Shepherds of Good Hope managed to build and open a brand new housing program which provides safe, individual apartments for all genders. The Richcraft Residence was the first OICH housing program which offered all available substance use, physical health and mental health treatments in one location providing a full menu of care options for residents.
The Oaks
1053 and 1057 Merivale Road
The Oaks is a supportive housing program which specializes in housing for people who are enrolled in a Managed Alcohol Program. The Oaks is a highly social community with many activities and events for residents. Over 40% of the Oaks residents are either First Nations or Inuit making the inclusion of Indigenous culture an important part of daily life.
Booth house
Cornerstone Housing for Women, 314 Booth Street
Booth House provides supportive housing for 20 formerly homeless older women in partnership with Cornerstone. Housing supports include 24-hour health and social supports enabling the women to live well despite the challenges of aging in combination with mental and physical health challenges.
Merivale Road
Merivale Road, Ottawa
Merivale Road is OICH’s newest supportive living unit, which opened in March 2023 in partnership with Shepherds of Good Hope. Merivale houses 56 clients who came directly from shelter. This program provides wraparound services that address the complex needs of residents, many of whom are facing multiple challenges related to substance use, mental health, and physical health. Merivale not only provides housing but also focuses on peer support and creating a community where residents can thrive and regain independence.
Rita Thompson Residence
Vanier, Ottawa
Rita Thompson Residence provides 34 people of all genders with an opportunity to live in their own apartments while receiving treatment and support for mental health, physical health and substance use challenges. RTR, as it is known in the community has an amazing community of residents who work together to support each other and those in need in the larger community. RTR is able to provide an amazing depth of treatment and supports to those who live there thanks to an amazing partnership with John Howard Society the housing provider.
Carruthers
55-59 Carruthers Ave
Carruthers is a supported housing program operated in partnership with the John Howard Society with 46 units. Originally, the substance use treatment available focused strongly on Injectable Opiate Substitution (IOAT) with 20 of the available apartments being reserved for people who were enrolled in that program. Many of the original residents have now migrated to other forms of treatment and to different lives where volunteering, work and time spent with family and friends are a priority.
Richcraft Residence
765 Montreal Road
Despite the delays caused by the pandemic, Shepherds of Good Hope managed to build and open a brand new housing program which provides safe, individual apartments for all genders. The Richcraft Residence was the first OICH housing program which offered all available substance use, physical health and mental health treatments in one location providing a full menu of care options for residents.
The Oaks
1053 and 1057 Merivale Road
The Oaks is a supportive housing program which specializes in housing for people who are enrolled in a Managed Alcohol Program. The Oaks is a highly social community with many activities and events for residents. Over 40% of the Oaks residents are either First Nations or Inuit making the inclusion of Indigenous culture an important part of daily life.
Booth House
Cornerstone Housing for Women, 314 Booth Street
Booth House provides supportive housing for 20 formerly homeless older women in partnership with Cornerstone. Housing supports include 24-hour health and social supports enabling the women to live well despite the challenges of aging in combination with mental and physical health challenges.