June 15, 2020 - With the existing supply chain of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) allotted to hospital systems and large organizations, smaller homes in the industry struggle to secure an adequate supply.
SupportiveLiving CEO Vishal Chityal identified seven homes in the Golden Horseshoe area that were unable to secure reuseable masks, surgical masks, sanitizers, sanitation products, and donated a three month supply of
June 15, 2020 - Earlier this month, we were able to open up a limited scope of admissions to help alleviate the strain that the mental health hospital systems were experiencing.
Today, we are pleased to announce that we are broadening the scope of new admissions to SL homes to select regions in Ontario.
Admissions will now be open to individuals coming from hospitals, shelters, and independent living settings. U
June 9, 2020 - Pastor Otis and his band, from Living Waters Fellowship in Niagara Falls, did not let COVID-19 stop them from visiting Lakeside Terrace and Humberstone Manor Supportive Living homes to spread cheer, blessings and entertainment to our residents. The Pastor set up his entertainment in the parking lots of both homes and entertained socially-distanced residents with songs, and prayers of support and encouragement. Supportiv
May 22, 2020 – From my experience in the mental health housing industry, I know that a good state of mental health is vital when it comes to our well-being, for our team members and for residents alike. Personal and community interaction lends to sense of belonging and its positive effects help individuals live longer. Even before COVID-19, loneliness was a growing public health concern and one of its main causes was social isol
May 12, 2020 --Bed Availability
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly lifting and in efforts to ease the burden on the hospital system, we are pleased to announce that we will be accepting new admissions based on the following criteria:
1) Client is discharged directly from hospital into a SupportiveLiving Residence2) There is a 24-hour COVID-19 test conducted prior to discharge that is negative
For all other clien
May 1, 2020 – Over the past seven weeks since restrictions have been placed on our communities due to COVID-19 we have seen the housing industry turned upside down, with a monumental increase in demand for affordable housing as well as housing for the vulnerable and an increased pressure on an already stressed industry.
I would like to take a moment to applaud all Frontline workers across Canada, the unsung heroes of our
April 18, 2020 -In a shocking statement by Ian McCallum posted to his blog with regards to Walnut Manor, he has once again raised questions as to the operations of SupportiveLiving.ca in St. Thomas.
Ian McCallum chooses to attack SupportiveLiving on a constant basis to serve his own political agenda. For many months, well before COVID-19 was even a current topic, SupportiveLiving.ca was monitoring the situation closely.
Through
March 20, 2020 - Fourteen years ago when I built my first home in Welland, Ontario, I was able to house four so-called “unhousable” residents who had fallen through the cracks in the health care system, with critics trying to convince me that what I was doing was not “worth it” and not possible. Since then I have not looked back and have housed hundreds of Ontario’s vulnerable mental health population. Wi
April 10, 2020 – How are we keeping our SL family safe?
SupportiveLiving.ca applied the necessary COVID-19 protection protocols and measures, before public health officials issued their orders, to safeguard the wellbeing of the public.
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March 2 – SL.ca Protocols were put into place to isolate our residents and monitor social distancing practices
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March 26, 2020 - As many of you are aware, due to the safety concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have temporarily put a hold on all new admissions to our homes.
We do not expect this to be permanent; however we do anticipate a huge demand for placement beds as soon as we lift the hold. Wait lists are currently forming for open bed spaces so we are strongly encouraging all client agencies to submit applications for housin
