SASKATOON — Vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness in Saskatoon now have access to newly renovated, supportive housing units through a partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Authority, and Crocus Co-operative.
The newly renovated Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC)-owned Robinson Manor apartment building has been repurposed to provide supportive housing to 34 individuals. Crocus Co-operative, which provides services to people with substance use and mental health disabilities and disorders, is contracted to provide supportive housing services.
Funding for the project includes over $1.6 million from the Saskatchewan Health Authority for start-up costs and annual operating funding and $320,500 from SHC for capital costs along with use of the building.
"Crocus Co-operative has been providing mental health support and transitional employment in Saskatoon for over 40 years," Crocus Housing Co-operative Executive Director Corinne Anthony said.
"We are very excited to now be providing supported housing to people in Saskatoon with mental health and addictions who have or are facing difficulties with housing. The program will be staffed 24/7 and provide wraparound supports for residents. Just some of the programs offered will include life skills, cultural programming, recreational outings, financial literacy, anger management, social skills and conflict resolution."
The 34-space project began operations this month.
