How To Apply For Salus Supportive Housing
Salus offers a wide range of supportive housing options in the Ottawa area for adults (over the age of 16 years) with serious mental illness.
WAITING LIST
While Salus will always try to accommodate supportive housing requests as quickly as possible, the demand for affordable housing for people recovering from mental illness and/or addictions is very high in Ottawa. At present, the waiting period for permanent independent living with Salus is over five years through the registry
If you are homeless or staying in shelter, connect with your worker about getting placed on the Coordinated Access List through the city, as it often has a shorter waiting list. If you are interested in a 24/7 supported program, consider connecting with Somerset West Community Health Centre to explore a referral to Ottawa Salus’s Athlone program.
If you are seeking to learn independent living skills in a transitional program, consider an application to our Fisher program.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO APPLY FOR SALUS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING:
1. Download and fill out the Social Housing Registry Application Form. Application forms can also be obtained from The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa office, or from the Salus head office.
- Make sure that you read the instructions very carefully and that all required fields are complete.
- Remember to check off the Salus box (located on page 13) in the Supportive Housing section of the application, along with any other Supportive Housing providers you wish to apply to. If you are interested in our Aging-in-Place building on Capilano, ensure that your registry application for Salus includes Bachelor units.
2. Eligibility for Salus Housing at the time of housing offer is dependent on the applicant being in receipt of portable support services through a Mental Health Community Support Service (MHCSS) agency or Assertive Community Treatment Program (ACTT).
3. Submit your completed application and all supporting documents (including proof of income and proof of residency) either by mail or in person to:
The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa
2197 Riverside Dr., 5th Floor
Ottawa, ON K1H 1A9
Please note that applications will not be accepted by fax.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
After you submit your application to the Registry with Salus checked off, they will share your information with Ottawa Salus. Once you have reached the top of Salus’ chronological waitlist, then Salus will contact you to review your eligibility, housing needs and discuss next steps. If any of your contact information changes, please contact The Social Housing Registry of Ottawa right away, so we can continue to get in touch with you as needed.
EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SHELTERS
If you are in immediate need of emergency housing and shelter, contact the City of Ottawa during business hours (Monday to Friday) at 613-560-6000 or after hours and weekends by calling 3-1-1.