Bakhita House
Good Shepherd Bakhita House offers short-term (up to three months) housing to single women and women-identifying individuals with the primary focus of helping them secure permanent housing. The program provides communal style housing with three meals a day and tailored support services. The referral process for the program is carefully reviewed by Refuge Newcomer Health. Only individuals residing in an emergency shelter system within the City of Hamilton are eligible.
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Director: Grace Baldwin
Email: bakhitahouse@gsch.ca
Refuge Newcomer Health, Wesley Urban Ministries and Good Shepherd have collaborated to address the emergency housing needs of asylum seekers. Together, we offer comprehensive and supportive environments for asylum seekers and refugee claimants who are within the emergency shelter system in the City of Hamilton.
Good Shepherd Bakhita House offers short-term (up to three months) housing to single women and women-identifying individuals with the primary focus of helping them secure permanent housing. The program provides communal style housing with three meals a day, tailored support services and on-site staff, available seven days a week, during daytime hours.
Facilities:
- 10 Bedrooms (6 private and 2 shared)
- Each room has a bed, desk, smart TV, refrigerator, locking cabinet
- Common living area
- Access to a shared computer area
- Communal dining room
- Communal kitchen
- Shared outdoor patio
On-Site Support Services:
- Assistance with resumes and job application process
- Guidance through housing search process, viewing, applying and moving into new housing
- Bus tickets and help with transportation
Through Refuge Newcomer Health Navigators, women are connected with the following community services:
- Education and courses in English, computer literacy, resume writing
- CPR and Food Safety certifications
- Employment Services
- Finding family doctors and accessing health services
The program actively monitors and supports women by connecting them to essential services, including healthcare, housing support, employment programs, legal and immigration assistance and educational opportunities. Refuge Newcomer Health continues to provide support to residents for two months after they have moved out.
The referral process for the program is carefully reviewed by Refuge Newcomer Health. Only individuals residing in an emergency shelter system within the City of Hamilton are eligible. If you have any questions about Bakhita House please contact us through email at bakhitahouse@gsch.ca.
