Board of Directors

(Support House)

Position ID: V-HVC0531
Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2023

Opportunity Details: Board of Directors

Comments

OPEN DOORS, OPEN MINDS, AND OPEN POSSIBILITIES.

EVERYONE DESERVES SUPPORT.

 Support House is a not-for-profit charitable agency that takes a values-driven approach to provide Mental Health and Substance Use support to our community with:

  • Person-directed supports that put people first.
  • Connection and engagement through conversation so we can be reflexive and responsive.
  • A culture that inspires health and wellness.

Housing: We offer a full range of supportive housing options for people unhoused with mental health and/or substance use concerns – from highly-intensive, staff-supported residences to community supports through rent subsidies with private landlords. The staff team supports multiple needs and assists in connecting with additional supports in the community such as interdisciplinary health teams. We support individuals to transition to more independent housing.

Support Coordination: We provide a menu of supports that responds to the needs of youth aged 16-24 and adults who experience mental and/or substance use issues in Halton. We offer support coordination, housing, peer support, harm reduction and trauma informed care with a DEI lens, navigation, and distress/crisis support.

Peer Support: The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support provides community and system capacity through offering accessible peer services and enhancing peer service capacity through training and mentorship for peers.

We facilitate, coordinate and meet multiple needs with agency and system partners.

Housing Development and Capital Campaign: We have two significant housing redevelopment projects currently underway with the Region of Halton:

  • Cornwall Road, Oakville – a $20M 5-storey 37 unit supportive housing apartment building (2026/27).
  • Maria Street, Acton – a $8.7M 12 one-bedroom accessible apartment units supportive housing model (2025)

To fund these essential community projects, we need to plan and implement our first ever Capital Campaign with an ambitious goal to raise $4 million dollars.

Contact Heather Albertson, Project Coordinator, Support House; Phone: 1-833-845-9355 ext 207; Email: info@supporthouse.ca
Duties

The Support House Board of Directors is composed of volunteers who work and/or live in Halton and surrounding communities. The Board is responsible for effective governance and leadership for the organization.

The time commitment required for a director of the Board is approximately 60–70 hours per year. Meetings are held monthly on the last Monday of a month, in the evening, at the Oakville office or virtually.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with any of the following:

·        Fundraising and Capital Campaigns

·        Legal services

·        Healthcare (clinical and/or administrative)

·        Community affiliation/access

·        Lived experience/caregiver of those with mental health and/or addiction

·        Policy Development

·        Grant Writing

·        Finance and Accounting

·        Risk management

·        Performance measurement

·        Government relations

·        Strategic planning

·        Marketing/PR/Communications

·        Voluntary management

·        Human resources

 

More Info Link https://supporthouse.ca/
Clients We provide a menu of supports that responds to the needs of youth aged 16-24 and adults who experience mental and/or substance use issues in Halton.
Ages 16 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students
Areas of Interest Advocacy ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Legal & Law Services / Justice / Probation ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Office Administration ; Poverty & Homelessness
Skills/Experience Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Leadership ; Legal Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work ; Strategic leadership, capital campaign experience, affordable housing
Commitment Length Long Term - Board term is 3 years
Interaction Level Small Group ; Board consists of 10 directors
Seasons Year Round
Location Support House 201-165 Cross Ave Oakville
Number of Positions Acton ; Burlington ; Georgetown ; Hamilton ; Milton ; Oakville 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total. 
 
Please submit your resume with cover letter including why you are interested in this position to info@supporthouse.ca.
Training Orientation
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Please submit your resume with cover letter including why you are interested in this position to info@supporthouse.ca.

Agency Details: Support House

Office Phone 1-833-845-9355 (1-833-845-WELL)
Fax 905-844-4961
E-Mail info@supporthouse.ca
Website supporthouse.ca
Address & Map
165 Cross Ave, Suite 201
Oakville, ON L6J 0A9