Description

St. Leonard’s Community Services is recognized as a leader in the field of community justice, employment, youth and family and addictions and mental health services. The following is a brief history of the Agency: 2014 The male transitional housing program (John Renwick House) relocated to 144 Chatham Street. The female transitional housing program (Sally Laidlaw House) relocated to 75 Albion Street. Peter Willis Residence relocated to 19 Buffalo Street. Adult Community Justice Programs relocated to 12 Market Street. Received funding from the City of Brantford allowing the Agency to support up to 6 individuals aged 16 and up who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in privately owned apartments. Received operational funding from HNHB-LHIN for Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services Phase 1, which includes separate Day Treatment Services for men and women. Renovation plans for 135 Elgin Street to offer a full 24/7 operation of withdrawal and treatment service are pending Ministry of Health funding. Jobs for Youth secured a new facility at 230 Murray Street. Amalgamated St. Leonard’s Society of Brant, Brant Alcove Rehabilitation Services Inc., Addiction Services of Brant Inc., and Brant Employment Centre of Brant to St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc.