Home on the Hill Supportive Housing
Home on the Hill Supportive Housing is a Canadian registered charity (Business Number: 846863082RR0001) founded in 2011 and based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The organization focuses on providing supportive housing and community programs for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, while also addressing the needs of their families.

Mission and Model

The charity operates with a dual mission: to offer stable residential environments for those experiencing serious mental health challenges and to advocate for systemic inclusion of families in mental health care frameworks. Its model integrates housing support with life-skills training, counseling, and social integration programs, emphasizing client participation in recreational and educational activities to foster independence[1][3].

Programs and Advocacy

Home on the Hill’s programming includes client-focused initiatives designed to improve daily living skills, self-confidence, and community engagement. It also provides family support services, creating respite opportunities and peer networks for caregivers[1][2]. The organization aligns its practices with the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s 2013 Guidelines, advocating for greater family involvement in care plans—a framework it notes remains largely unimplemented in mainstream mental health systems[2][3].

Funding and Operations

As a registered charity, Home on the Hill relies on donations and partnerships to fund its operations. It actively seeks collaborations with government agencies to develop affordable housing projects tailored to mental health needs[3][4]. The organization highlights its unique position in serving individuals with anosognosia, a condition impairing illness awareness, who often avoid traditional mental health services[2][4].

[1] https://www.homeonthehillsupportivehousing.com [2] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/124-846863082RR0001 [3] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/home-on-the-hill-supportive-housing/ [4] https://211central.ca/record/69803313/ [5] https://www.homeonthehillsupportivehousing.com/contact-1