New facility to house asylum seekers in Toronto with mental health services on site | CBC News
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Carlton House, opening in early May, is a new facility in Toronto dedicated to helping refugees and asylum seekers, specifically addressing mental health concerns. Operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association, it will accommodate 25 adults for six months to a year, offering essential services such as job placement and access to primary care. CEO Michael Anhorn identified a significant need for such a facility after witnessing the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers in existing shelters, where nearly half of the over 10,000 people housed are asylum seekers.
The new Carlton House facility in Toronto aims to support refugees and asylum seekers with mental health services, addressing a significant need within the homeless population.
Michael Anhorn, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, highlights the facility's role in providing health services and job assistance for up to 25 adults.
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