The Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team is supporting two organizations seeking funding for a local supportive housing project.

The project, 10 Shelldale, is the third permanent supportive housing project in Guelph, the others being Bellevue and Grace Gardens. The new project will be located next to the Shelldale Family Gateway and the Guelph Community Health Center on Dawson Street. It is led by the Center for Community Health and the Stonehenge Healing Society.

The Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GW OHT) believes there is a connection between housing and health care, which is why it says a supportive housing project like Shelldale is needed.

Amy Perkins, director of transformation at GW OHT, said: “We recognize the need to support those who are most vulnerable and in need in our community, particularly those with mental health and addiction problems who are homeless.


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