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Entrée chez soi Brome-Missisquoi

Entrée chez soi Brome-Missisquoi supports people living with mental health problems in the community and accompanies them towards autonomy through a global and alternative approach in a popular education perspective by recognizing the citizen's ability to influence the environment, the community and social causes, thus promoting their full development.

Our services

  • Transitional housing

    Services

    Entrée chez soi Brome-Missisquoi has currently five (5) places in transitional housing.

    The person who wishes to have this type of service can call directly on the organization. They commit themselves on a voluntary basis and must follow the organization's operating rules. The team works towards autonomy in housing, while supporting and encouraging the person in all areas of his or her life. Transitional housing allows the person to avoid being uprooted when possible, to avoid a traumatic hospitalization and to find a form of stability. The stay can be from a few months to a maximum of 2 years.

    Clientele

    Adults living with a mental health problem

    Conditions of admission

    • Must be at least 18 years old
    • Acknowledging having a mental health problem
    • Have a certain degree of autonomy in terms of daily tasks and personal hygiene
    • Have an income of less than $22,000 per year
    • Being willing to participate in the process

    Exclusion criteria

    If a person does not meet one of the acceptance criteria, he or she could be excluded from the selection process

    • Being under public curatorship or guardianship of a person
    • Having a debt or a suspension with the Housing Office
    • Being pregnant
    • Having full custody of one or more children
    • Having a history of arson
    • Applying for couple's housing, implying that both are living together

    Contact information

  • Permanent housing

    Services

    The organization has 11 units (unfurnished, with electricity included) in Farnham and 13 units in Cowansville. These units are subsidized by the Office municipal d'habitation de Brome-Missisquoi and the cost of rent is 25% of the income of the tenant(s) (plus fees for electricity, parking, access to the laundry room, except for the 4 ½).

    Clientele

    Adults living with a mental health problem

    Conditions of admission

    • Acknowledging having a mental health problem
    • Being involved in the organization and in the building (meetings, housekeeping, etc.)
    • Having an income of less than $22,000 per year
    • Obtaining more than 50 points (out of 104) during the tenant selection committee

    Exclusion criteria

    • Having a debt or a suspension with the Housing Office

    Contact information

  • Follow-ups in the community

    Services

    Entrée Chez Soi Brome-Missisquoi offers mental health follow-ups in the community. The follow-ups can touch all areas of the person's life and must be of a light intensity.

    Clientele

    Adults living with a mental health problem

    Conditions of admission

    • Acknowledging having a mental health problem
    • Have a certain degree of autonomy in terms of daily tasks and personal hygiene
    • Being willing to participate in the process




    Contact information

  • Community Support

    The public is invited to have a coffee, share and discuss various topics. Group support is offered. For the tenants, it is also accompaniment, help in maintaining housing and follow-up.

    Clientele

    Adults living with a mental health problem

    Conditions of admission

    • Acknowledging having a mental health problem

    Contact information