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BARRETT HOUSE
In 1986, the AIDS crisis was causing bewilderment, fear and suffering in Toronto. Those who were fighting for their lives used up their financial resources in their battle with AIDS, then found themselves ill and homeless.
In response to this crisis, Barrett House opened in October 1986. Barrett House is Toronto’s first supportive housing residence for people living with HIV and AIDS.
BARRETT HOUSE PROVIDES A DIGNIFIED, CARING, AND HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS WHO REQUIRE ONGOING CARE.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Barrett House is dedicated to giving one-on-one attention to each of its residents. Volunteers and friends also tend to the residents’ emotional, psychological, and physical needs.
Barrett House has 6 bedrooms, a dining room, a living room, a television room, a kitchen, a sun room, and a landscaped garden. The house is equipped with an elevator for the convenience of residents who have mobility issues.
24 Hour Care
Dining and Meal Services
Medical Care
Transportation
Housing Service
ST. JOSEPH’S RESIDENCE
As Canada’s population ages, so does its homeless population. Increasing numbers of frail seniors struggle to survive on the streets and in shelters.
St. Joseph’s Residence opened in July of 1999 in response to the need. It offers a caring and supportive home to eight seniors (55+) with a history of chronic homelessness. Priority is given to individuals who also have mental health issues, are living with an addiction, or suffer from chronic illness or disabilities.
ST.JOSEPH’S RESIDENCE PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS SENIORS IN A COMMUNAL LIVING MODEL.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
St. Joseph’s Residence follows a communal living model. Residents have their own rooms, but share a communal living space, kitchen, washroom, and bathing facilities.
Caregivers are on site 24 hours a day. They provide cleaning, prepare meals that take into account special dietary needs do laundry, offer recreational programming, and ensure that residents take prescribed medication.
Services are client-focused, designed to respond to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident.
24 Hour Care
Dining and Meal Services
Medical Care
Transportation
Housing Service