Residential Skills Development Program

Provides rehabilitation services and skills development to adults with a serious mental illness who live in residential care facilities.  Rehabilitation Counsellors assist residents with developing various skills required for living, working and learning successfully in the community.  Individual short-term support and advocacy services available.  Instruction and support is provided to facilitate skill development in areas such as:

  • cooking
  • cleaning
  • laundry
  • budgeting
  • communication
  • social skills
  • community involvement
  • problem solving

Emergency or crisis services not provided.  For access to emergency or crisis services, contact COAST Hamilton, ConnexOntario, or Crisis Services Canada. 

Organizations that offer this Service
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:00-16:30
Office hours

Tuesday:
8:00-16:30
Office hours

Wednesday:
8:00-16:30
Office hours

Thursday:
8:00-16:30
Office hours

Friday:
8:00-16:30
Office hours

Saturday:
Closed

Work: 905-521-0090 (CMHA Office)
Fax Number: 905-521-0211 (CMHA Office)
Crisis Line Number: 905-972-8338 x24 hours (COAST Hamilton)
Crisis Line Number: 1-866-531-2600 x24 hours (ConnexOntario)
Crisis Line Number: 1-833-456-4566 (Crisis Services Canada)
Website: Website

131 John St S
Hamilton, ON
L8N 2C3

Eligibility

Program is designed for adults with a serious mental illness living in a Residential Care Facility who voluntarily want to participate in the program.  All residents are encouraged and welcomed to participate.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Referrals accepted from owners and operators of Residential Care Facilities.  Contact for information. 

Age Range
16 years and older
Last Full Update
August 14, 2023