Provides responsive, community-based addiction and mental health services that aim to empower community members.
Family Support Worker – Family Resource Centre (Allocations): The Family Resource Centre provides dedicated support to caregivers of individuals with mental health and/or addiction concerns, through system navigation, advocacy and, informal counselling. A Family Support Worker helps coordinate with clinical teams when appropriate to facilitate stronger relationships between clients, families and caregivers.
FUSE (Allocations): FUSE offers a safe space for youth ages 12 to 24 to explore their gender identity and sexual orientation while developing connections through the community. FUSE fosters connection and builds resilience for LGBT2SQ+ youth who experience vulnerabilities often resulting in social isolation.
Youth Outreach Case Management (Reaching Home): The Youth Outreach worker provides intensive case management support and connects youth clients dealing with mental health and addiction, many of whom are homeless, to both internal and external community supports, including housing services.
Integrated Care Hub (Reaching Home): Formerly led by Trellis HIV & Community Care, the ICH is a low-barrier drop-in centre for individuals, many of whom are homeless, living rough or at risk of homelessness. Services include access to basic needs such as meals and a rest zone, connections to housing and other community supports.
Integrated Care Hub Drop-In Refresh (CIF): Project to revamp the drop-in area of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) with new, sturdy and welcoming furniture to create distinct eating, resting and lounge areas. The new space will have the ability to divide into multiple sections for individuals to sit, eat, and gather in a better atmosphere that will enhance service delivery, client well-being and positive community development.
Street Outreach Case Manager (Reaching Home): A full-time case manager to provide timely support and treatment to those who are unhoused and living rough, allowing them to access the necessary services, work on recovery goals, and overcome housing challenges. The program emphasizes collaboration with community partners and based out of the Integrated Care Hub.
Winter Resources (Reaching Home): In response to unsheltered homelessness winter needs, funding was allocated for the purchase of new beds/bedding for the ICH rest zones, as well as other basic cold weather resources, including client cell phones, taxi chits, sleeping bags, etc.
Street Outreach Community Connection (CIF): Provides pro-social activities and groups to the homeless population with addiction and/or mental health issues. By engaging in these activities, individuals have a sense of purpose and connection with services, which can help meet their recovery goals and wellness journey. The program aims to build trust and rapport with workers for clients to work on other recovery goals such as housing, opioid replacement therapy, and treatment.
Let’s Smile (CIF): Provides financial assistance to clients who are in the Addiction Stabilization program and require dentures. The primary focus is to support individuals who are on a recovery journey from addictions and may have lost teeth due to substance use or other related health issues. The overall goal is to provide clients the necessary resources to rebuild their confidence and self-esteem.
Tel: 613-544-1356
Crisis Lines: 613-544-4229 (Kingston & Frontenac); 613-354-7388 (Lennox & Addington)
www.amhs-kfla.ca
