Les Écluses

Mission and Service

Les Écluses, a PHC housing project that provides housing for people living with mental health challenges. Les Écluses provides residents with community-based housing support through intervention workers from Projet suivi communautaire. The community housing support aims to assist individuals to develop their autonomy, strengthen their housing-related skills, and support their participation in community life. In addition to receiving follow-up services, support, and access to a subsidized apartment, residents will be encouraged to actively participate in the organization’s community activities and to begin or continue steps toward a new living environment.

Description of Les Écluses housing:

• 16 subsidized units for single individuals, located in the South-West of Montréal (Pointe-St-Charles).

Main criteria for housing eligibility:

• Be 18 years of age or older;

• Living with mental health challenges that outweigh a concurrent disorder;

• Have a level of autonomy in line with the services offered;

• Be eligible for the Rent Supplement Program managed by the Montreal Municipal Housing Office for a subsidized housing application;

• Have a low income;

• Have Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residency;

• Have the motivation and interest in getting involved in cooperative type living;

• Engage in community support;

• Demonstrate an ability to live cooperatively;

• Not a full-time student.

Contact

For any information or request for housing at Les Écluses, contact 514 365-0983.