Programs and Services
The Unity Project primarily provides basic needs (food, shelter and clothing), through programming that includes drop-in, crash bed, emergency shelter, phase-I transitional housing and phase-II transitional housing. Many residents move through the UP model:
Crash Beds: Overnight accommodations for men and women age 18+ with some access to the program and facilities.
Emergency Shelter: Short-term accommodations (42 days with opportunity for extension where necessary) with male and female dorms and a space for a couple staying together. 24-hour access to facilities and assigned staff member for case-management support. 23 beds are available for men and women age 18+.
Phase-I Transitional Housing: Residents who have established an action plan and have progressed in their goals rent a private space in the lower level of UP's rear building. They may stay a longer period of time to work on their goals (typically 3-4 months) and have 24-hour access to facilities and assigned staff member for case-management support. 8 spaces are available for men, women and couples age 18+.
Phase-II Transitional Housing: The front building (Unity House) on the property is home to residents transitioning to independent living. Residents live more independently, renting a private space in the home, with shared kitchen, dining, bathrooms and laundry facilities. Unity House residents access staff support as needed and stay up to one year. 10 spaces available to men, women and couples age 18+.
Drop-in: Non-residents in need can find support including a nutritious meal, a place to relax or get warm, use of a telephone, laundry, showers, referrals, and/or staff counsel.
The Unity Project is currently participating in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services Hostels to Homes project, providing intensive case management and coordinated community service to 30 homeless people in an 18 month effort to track, monitor and support their transition to housing.
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