Service Provider: Island Community Mental Health
Funder: Island Health
McCauley Lodge is a 30-unit licensed care facility in Greater Victoria that provides services for adults with serious and persistent mental health conditions. McCauley Lodge is staffed for 24/7 care with mental health workers and clinical staff.
McCauley Lodge is licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. See inspection reports about this facility.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals are 36 years or older 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.
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.
- Details
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McCauley Lodge is located in Esquimalt and has 30 units located on three floors (10 rooms per floor). There is also a basement and elevator access to each level in the building. All bedrooms are private and each floor has four shared resident bathrooms plus a staff bathroom. One bathroom has a wheelchair accessible shower. The bedrooms have a closet with a locking safe, a bed, a stand-up dresser, a desk and bedside table.
There is no storage space. Clients may bring their own television, computer, small items, pillows and bed linens. Installing a private telephone line and/or having a cell phone is allowed.
Each floor has a common area including dining area and living room for residents. There is also an activity room, garden and small yard. A resident phone line is provided for local calls.
