Gwen Lee Supportive Housing is located in an apartment building managed by
CityHousing Hamilton .
Our on-site Support Services Coordinator manages and co-ordinates the essential services for the Gwen Lee clients.
Essential support services are provided by Personal Support Workers who are on site 24 hours a day.
An emergency response unit is located in every apartment to allow for 24-hour assistance.
Apartments:
Each tenant is provided with a private bachelor apartment consisting of a bed-sitting room, bathroom, kitchen and balcony
Location:
The Gwen Lee Supportive Housing Program is wheelchair accessible and conveniently located at the corner of Main Street West and Hess Street in Downtown Hamilton. Within the Main-Hess complex are:
- A shopping mall with variety store, drug store and more.
- A seniors’ recreation centre located across from the building at 181 Jackson St West operated by the City of Hamilton. (Main-Hess Seniors’ Centre).
The Main-Hess complex is just steps away from:
- HSR Bus Stops
- Hess-Village filled with shops and restaurants
- Jackson Square—a major shopping centre in the Downtown Core.
- City Hall
- Art Gallery
- Parks
Eligibility:
- Able to direct and participate in their own care
- 60 years of age or older
- Require personal care assistance/support for daily living activities
- Require the need for 24- hour, on-site assistance
- Capable of using an emergency response system
- CityHousing Hamilton Eligibility
Interested in more information?
Or want to apply to Gwen Lee Supportive Housing?
Please contact Candy Laidlaw by :
Phone- (905) 540-8932 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
or by
e-mail: claidlaw@stjhc.ca