Service Provider: Island Community Mental Health
Funder: Island Health
Greenridge Place is a ten-resident licensed care facility in Saanich that provides services to young adults with mental health conditions. The program’s goal is to assist and encourage residents in developing the skills necessary for independent living within the community. Greenridge Place is staffed for 24/7 care with mental health workers and other clinical staff.
Greenridge Place is licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. See inspection reports about this facility.
Eligibility criteria:
- Individuals are aged 19 to 35 and require 24-hour care.
- The primary care need is related to a diagnosis of severe and ongoing mental illness.
- All substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, is discouraged and substances are not permitted on site.
- Clients must be willing to actively participate in rehabilitation and recovery plans.
- Completed Tuberculosis (TB) screening/testing.
Access and referral information:
- A clinician referral is required to access this program.
- If you or someone you care for are connected to a Mental Health and Substance Use team at Island Health, please ask about referral to this program.
- Your referring clinician and MHSU team will advise on the care option most suited to your needs.
- Cost
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Clients pay a per-diem (daily fee). The fee is determined based on client income.
- Stay
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Length of stay and levels of care depend on the resident needs, with the goal of independent living within two years.
- Details
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Greenridge Place is a ten-room house located in Saanich. There are four bathrooms, four private rooms on the first floor and six private rooms in the basement. Each bedroom has an average-sized closet with a locking safe, a bed, a stand-up dresser and a bedside table. There is no storage space. Residents may bring their own television, computer, small items, pillows and bed linens.
The first floor has a living room, kitchen and two dining areas to accommodate 10 people. The laundry room is in the basement. There is a garden and a small yard for residents. A resident phone line is available for local calling.
