“I have been living at White House Lodge Supportive Living Residence since last September 2019. I was homeless in Guelph, diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 18 and in bad physical health due to drinking and drug use. Since coming to White House, I have not touched any drugs, my mind is clear, I am at peace and stable. I receive good support services and medication management. Cyndy is great – she is compassionate, has nerves of steel and gives us tough love. I am amazed by her!

I now have the support and independence I need as I am high maintenance so when I need my privacy I go to my room and then join everyone when I want to. I am grateful and thankful to SupportiveLiving for my new life.”

“I used to live on my own and worked in the medical profession. I ignored symptoms of epilepsy and it resulted in the loss of my memory. As a result, I was no longer able to live on my own.

I started living at Humberstone Manor Supportive Living Residence for the last few years. Michelle is great – she is pleasant, thoughtful and very professional. The support services and medicine management help stabilize and control my epilepsy. I can come and go as I please and enjoy spending the day with friends once a week.

Although I love to read, I can’t do it all day so I help out at the residence with dishes and cleaning. This allows me to keep busy and feel like I am helping.”

“I have a good life living here at Lakeside Terrace Supportive Living Residence. My social worker saved my life and she is an important person who helps me every day. I like living here and I have good friends. I take my meds and my injections make me feel better. I try to help the other residents by telling them it’s important to work with social services and the medication management program that SL provides. It changed my life for the better.”

"In placing a family member into SupportiveLiving.ca, my experience has been amazing. The admissions team exercised a high level of professionalism and expertise by quickly assessing my daughter’s needs and placing her in the right residence.

In the past, she had moved around too many times and I was looking for a safe and stable environment where she could be assisted in her daily living. She is unable to work and needs support in all aspects of her life. SupportiveLiving.ca was able to accommodate her complex needs. Even her medications were lined up when she moved into Humberstone Manor Supportive Living Residence.

I see the growing need for these types of homes to provide support and stability to individuals with physical, mental or emotional impairments. I wish more agencies like the YMCA and other shelters were aware of an organization such as SupportiveLiving because they offer full service support and medication management for those diagnosed with mental health issues, while the other places don’t.

I highly recommend SupportiveLiving.ca to anyone as I now have peace of mind that my daughter will be properly supported and attain an equal level of independence." –Shannon L, mother of resident

"I was living in another home and dealing with the ACTT team and psychiatrists but then I came to SL in 2011 and been here for 8 years. Living here has made me a better person and I made a lot of friends and the staff and my case worker are supportive and I am happier at Beatrice Manor Living Supportive Living Residence. I am moved to Room 19 and it is a nice room with privacy because now I don’t have a roommate like before. I like Beatrice Manor because it is family oriented atmosphere and there is respect. Vishal has helped me and he is a good man, a good friend and when he meets me, he is nice to me and treats me with the respect. The staff think he is great too. And the support services like the ACTT team take me to activities and we use computers and have a Timmy's coffee. So I am very happy here. Thank you SupportiveLiving.”

"I lived home with my family but it didn't work out. I have been at Humberstone Manor Supportive Living Residence for 2 years. I get along with the other residents, the staff is supportive and I am more independent and I have a set schedule and I come and go. I like the layout of the home, the privacy of my room and it's a good social life. My friends come and visit me whenever."

"I was hospitalized, into drugs and not eating properly. I was living on my own but it didn’t work out and then I was at another group home but came here a year and half ago. Being at Humberstone has affected my life in a positive way. My basic needs are met to survive. They help with meals and my medicine. I don’t need a worker because I am doing well. Humberstone is run well by staff who are up to par. I recommend living here to other people.”

"I was at a Chippawa home but it closed down and I came here. It’s a roof over your head and I can come and go when I want. Staff is great, good cooks and everyone is supportive. I help out with maintenance and picking up garbage to be busy. I made good friends here.”

"I was at a different home on Welland Street. Been here 17 years. The cooks are lovely and I eat good.I like the staff and the other residents. The staff help me with my medication. I have to take 17 pills with every meal. They are nice to me and like my family. We have fun together watching movie and tv. This is my home.”

"I have been at other group homes before and at White House for 8 years. The difference it has made in my life is I turned my life around, I am getting along with staff and its like a second family here. I have new friends and the support system here helped me achieve my goals like get my passport and drivers license. The staff and other residents look out for each other. The asset is to help others. I take people places if they need to go somewhere. I recommend living here. Management is great because everyone helps everyone!”

"I was in a retirement home before and got kicked out for drinking. I have been living here at White House for 6 years. My life has changed because I don’t drink anymore and I am a better person and happier. I like the staff and they help me when I am having a bad day. I don’t have a lot of friends so I mostly stay in my room but I like that because its quiet and you can think on your own. Ken and Cindy are nice and give support.”

"I was living in the next town over with my teenage son in my own apartment but then I was hospitalized last year. It brought on high anxiety and landlord issues. I was acting off and needed to recuperate. Living in a SupportiveLiving home has changed my life where it has matured me and accepted different mental health problems. I am non-judgmental and people need to stop putting down those with mental issues.

I am stronger now. I had to learn how to walk, and shower and do things on my own. At White House Lodge, I want to be tidier and cleaner. The manager here, Cyndy, is like a second mom to me. With tough love, we made a connection. She has a big job here and she is managing it well! The residents here are like my family so I help by making coffee, sewing and cleaning. When life is hard, you appreciate what you have and to be content.”

"I had no place to stay so I started living with a roommate and it didn’t work out because the environment was not good. When I got out, I ended up at Walnut Manor. There was a lot of negative aspects in my life. Now I feel like my life is heading in a positive direction and I have more stability and peace of mind. I keep myself busy and still manage things on my own and I have seasonal work. What’s great is I have a personal space here, good conditions. I tried working to see if I could put myself out there but I am not ready as yet – they are still helping me stabilize with medication management. This home is a safety net due to the negative circumstances I was prone to before. My medication is managed, I get meals, and a place to shower.”

"I like St Thomas because I am a country boy, not a city slicker. I lived on my own and other group homes but I needed a place where it was quiet and they make good meals and boost up my confidence. I like to get social and talk to people, sit outside and go see movies and Timmies coffee. So yeah, I like the social activities and the meals and when the ACTT people take you to see movies and baseball games or restaurants.

We sometimes go camping or have Halloween parties. At Walnut Manor, we all get along and we help each other out, like if one of us runs out of smokes, we help each other out and share. I really like the staff and they help us to make our day better.”

"I lived in London ON and then became homeless until I came to Walnut Manor 9 years ago. My life has vastly improved. Life is easier and I am more at peace and more independent. They have great staff to help manage my finances and my meds. I feel like I have support in the areas I need support with the help of social services.

The staff at Walnut Manor is supportive and managed well to provide me a high level of care. And I think Kodie is great!”