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Services and Housing In the Province - SHIP SHIP is a housing and mental health service provider that has been in operation for over 30 years.

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!Take some time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people, connections, and moments that make ou...
10/12/2026

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!

Take some time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people, connections, and moments that make our communities stronger. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, enjoying a favourite meal, or simply taking a well-earned break, we hope your day is filled with warmth, gratitude, and good company.

Please note that SHIP's Corporate Office (60 Courtneypark Drive West, Unit 2, Mississauga) is closed today in observance of the holiday. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow, October 13, 2026.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving! 🍁

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we recognize that mental health affects us all, whether directly or through our famil...
10/10/2026

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we recognize that mental health affects us all, whether directly or through our families, friends, colleagues, and communities.

In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada experience a mental illness, and by age 40, approximately half of Canadians will have experienced mental illness at some point in their lives.

These numbers remind us that mental health challenges are not someone else's issue to solve. They are community issues that require understanding, compassion, access to support, and collective action. Mental health is shaped by many factors, including housing, social connection, financial stability, physical health, and a sense of belonging.

At SHIP, we believe that people thrive when they have access to the supports they need, when stigma is reduced, and when their voices are heard and valued.

Angela Coxe, SHIP's Chief Health & Housing Services Officer, commented in a recent article that health and housing are deeply connected, and stronger outcomes are possible when we bring supports together around the needs and goals of each person.

📖 Read Angela's reflection: https://shipshey.ca/blog/a-home-and-compassionate-care-why-both-matter/

🎥 We also encourage you to watch this video from our partners at Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), featuring members of their Persons with Lived and Living Experience Advisory Panel. Through the panel, individuals share their experiences, insights, and expertise to help inform our work and create meaningful change. Because when people are heard, services are stronger and communities are healthier.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyW7mYYowCk

This World Mental Health Day, let's continue working together to build communities where everyone feels supported, respected, and able to reach their full potential.

Today, on World Homeless Day, we take time to recognize the thousands of people across our communities and country who a...
10/10/2026

Today, on World Homeless Day, we take time to recognize the thousands of people across our communities and country who are experiencing homelessness.

An estimated 235,000 people experience homelessness in Canada each year. More than 80,000 Ontarians experienced known homelessness in 2024, while recent Point-in-Time Counts identified 2,799 people experiencing homelessness in Peel Region, 2,371 in Waterloo Region, and 61 in Dufferin County.

Behind every number is a person, each with their own story, challenges, strengths, and aspirations.

At SHIP, we know that safe, affordable, and supportive housing can be life-changing. It provides the stability people need to pursue their goals, strengthen their well-being, and build the future they want for themselves.

As we mark World Homeless Day, we invite you to learn more about the realities of homelessness and the importance of housing in creating healthier, more inclusive communities.

📖 Read a reflection from Angela Coxe, SHIP's Chief Health & Housing Services Officer, on why housing and compassionate care matter: https://shipshey.ca/blog/a-home-and-compassionate-care-why-both-matter/

🎬 Watch Home, a new documentary from Linda Schuyler that explores the human stories behind homelessness in Ontario communities: https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/home

We’re proud to celebrate the appointment of Riyaz Abdulrasul, SHIP’s Chief Financial & Corporate Services Officer, to th...
10/06/2026

We’re proud to celebrate the appointment of Riyaz Abdulrasul, SHIP’s Chief Financial & Corporate Services Officer, to the Board of Directors of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO).

Riyaz will serve a three-year term on AMHO’s volunteer Board of Directors, including a position on the Finance Committee, helping to strengthen and advance Ontario’s mental health and addictions sector.

As a member of AMHO, SHIP is pleased to see Riyaz bring his extensive leadership experience, strategic financial expertise, and deep commitment to community service to this important provincial role.

This appointment also marks Riyaz’s third Board of Directors role, building on his previous service with the York Region Children’s Aid Society and Southlake Academic Family Health Team.
Congratulations, Riyaz, on this well-deserved appointment and thank you for your continued leadership and dedication to improving outcomes across our sector.

We're incredibly grateful to The United Church of Canada Foundation! 💙Thanks to a $5,000 Seeds of Hope grant, SHIP is la...
10/01/2026

We're incredibly grateful to The United Church of Canada Foundation! 💙

Thanks to a $5,000 Seeds of Hope grant, SHIP is launching a Housing Access and Stabilization Pilot Project in Waterloo Region.

Safe, stable housing is the foundation for better mental health, stronger communities, and brighter futures. Yet too many people in Waterloo Region continue to face barriers to finding and maintaining a place to call home. This funding will help us connect people with the supports they need to secure housing and build lasting stability.

Thank you to The United Church of Canada Foundation for believing in this work and investing in hope. Together, we're helping create a community where more people have the opportunity to thrive.

Last week, SHIP's Annual Meeting brought together our Leadership Team, Board of Directors, staff, and community members ...
09/29/2026

Last week, SHIP's Annual Meeting brought together our Leadership Team, Board of Directors, staff, and community members to reflect on a year of growth, impact, and meaningful progress.

The evening was an opportunity to celebrate what we have accomplished together, recognize the people who make our work possible, and look ahead to the opportunities that await in the year ahead.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of our annual Inspiration Awards, recognizing clients, staff, and community members whose dedication, resilience, leadership, and compassion have made a lasting impact throughout the SHIP community. Their stories are powerful reminders of what is possible when people are supported, included, and empowered to thrive.

We were also proud to debut SHIP's 2026 Impact Report, Growth In Action: Impact That Matters, showcasing the outcomes, achievements, and stories that demonstrate our mission in action across the communities we serve.

The evening served as a reminder of why we do what we do: supporting individuals facing mental health challenges & housing barriers to increase their quality of life and live to their full potential.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to everyone who contributes to making SHIP's vision a reality: Quality Housing, Quality Services, Quality Lives.

📖 Read the 2026 Impact Report:
https://ow.ly/rXRA50ZSQP6

📍 We're heading to McMaster's Fall Career Fair tomorrow!Come visit the SHIP team on September 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm ...
09/16/2026

📍 We're heading to McMaster's Fall Career Fair tomorrow!

Come visit the SHIP team on September 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the David Braley Athletic Centre (1280 Main Street West, Hamilton) and learn more about what a career in community mental health, addiction services, and supportive housing can look like. The Fall Career Fair is McMaster's largest campus career fair, bringing together students, recent graduates, and employers from a wide range of sectors.

Whether you're exploring career options, looking for your next opportunity, or simply want to learn more about the work we do, we'd love to meet you and answer your questions.

Can't make it to the fair? We're always posting new opportunities on our careers page:
🔗 https://shipshey.ca/get-involved/work/

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 👋💙

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we join communities around the world in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and ...
09/10/2026

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we join communities around the world in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging meaningful conversations about mental health and su***de prevention.

Changing the narrative on su***de starts with creating a culture where people feel safe to talk, seek support, and know they are not alone. Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every moment of listening can make a difference.

Su***de can affect any one of us. By fostering understanding, compassion, and connection, we can help build stronger, more supportive communities where people feel seen, valued, and supported.

At SHIP, we believe that hope, inclusion, and community are essential to improving quality of life. Together, we can continue working toward a future where everyone has access to the support they need.

Learn more about World Su***de Prevention Day: https://www.iasp.info/wspd/

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Happy Labour Day!Today, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers whose dedication helps build stronger co...
09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day!

Today, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers whose dedication helps build stronger communities every day.

Please note that SHIP's Corporate Office (60 Courtneypark Drive West, Unit 2, Mississauga) is closed today, September 7, in observance of Labour Day. Regular office hours will resume tomorrow, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday!

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60 Courtneypark Drive West, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON
L5W0B3

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19057988742

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