Sault Area Hospital

Site: Sault Ste Marie - Wellington St E

Service: Transition House

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Record #: TBY1838 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2019
Description & Services
Description (Service)
  • Operates a 10-bed rehabilitation housing program for individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental health issues 
  • Assists adults with severe mental illness achieve an optimal level of functioning so they can return to community living 
  • Provides three Homes for Special Care (HSC) beds which serves as permanent housing 
  • Assists individuals in working towards the goal of transitioning into the community within two years
 
Services provided include but are not limited to:  
  • Assistance with daily living activities 
  • Medication management 
  • Ensuring individuals attend appointments and receive therapeutic services, such as counselling
Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Algoma District ; Sault Ste. Marie
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
Individuals struggling with severe and persistent mental health issues who have frequent psychiatric hospital admissions and numerous hospital days requiring medium to low support 
  • Must have a psychiatric diagnosis and be under the care of a Physician and treatment team 
  • Must have the capacity to adapt to living cooperatively with others 
  • Cannot be a threat to the general safety of others 
  • Must have control of substance abuse if applicable
Application
  • Referrals by any health professionals, hospitals, social community service agencies or family members 
  • Referrals reviewed by a selection committee
Languages English
Fees Service
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-759-3823
Fax 705-759-7881
Website www.sah.on.ca
Primary Contact Jack Willet, Patient Care Manager
Located In Community Sault Ste. Marie
Address 1100 Wellington St E
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2N9
 
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Intersection Wellington St E and Pine St
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC)