Community Residential Facilities
Maria Keary Cottage is a 35-bed facility that offers 15 spaces for men on a conditional release with a residency requirement. We also offer a specialized program for those living with FASD, as well as a daytox program for those working on recovery.
Genesis House is a 20-bed facility that offers 20 spaces, also for men on conditional release with a residency requirement.
These programs are funded by the Correctional Service of Canada and only available to men on conditional release.
About our CRFs
We are staffed 24/7 by a team of individuals dedicated to providing a balance of support and supervision during release in the community. We offer guidance and assistance in re-establishing connections with family, obtaining forms of personal identification, applying for healthcare coverage, locating recovery resources and navigating day to day obstacles. Through support and advocacy, we work empower individuals to move forward in positive ways and foster meaningful connections within the community.
We also visit the institutions regularly in order to share information about our programs and establish rapport prior to release. Being accepted to the CRF begins with a screening; we fully review the history and progress of each individual, and we always call, write or visit to ask additional questions and get to know people before they potentially arrive. This also gives offers an opportunity for questions to be asked of us as well.
What residents can expect
caseworkers will check-in with you regularly and help you with your goals/needs.
we make sure that residents are fully aware of the rules and your release conditions, and will help you along the way.
we work closely with parole officers and will report to them if we have concerns.
residents must be active in their recovery and commit to sobriety.
residents contribute to the living space by cleaning up after yourself and by completing a daily chore.
we work with residents, not against, and everyone is expected to be respectful.
Eligibility Criteria
be on conditional release and supervised by the Correctional Service Canada
no history of sexual related offences
be willing to follow house rules and imposed release conditions
engage with interventions that support a safe release in the community
What residents can expect
caseworkers will check-in with you regularly and help you with your goals/needs.
we make sure that residents are fully aware of the rules and your release conditions, and will help you along the way.
we work closely with parole officers and will report to them if we have concerns.
residents must be active in their recovery and commit to sobriety.
residents contribute to the living space by cleaning up after yourself and by completing a daily chore.
we work with residents, not against, and everyone is expected to be respectful.
Eligibility Criteria
be on conditional release and supervised by the Correctional Service Canada
no history of sexual related offences
be willing to follow house rules and imposed release conditions
engage with interventions that support a safe release in the community
