St. Leonard's House, Windsor CSC Bed Capacity: 9

Executive Director: Skip Graham
Program Worker: Michelle Graham
Address: 491 Victoria Avenue, Windsor, On. N9A 4N1
Telephone: (519)-256-1878      Fax: (519)-256-4142

History: St. Leonard's House, Windsor, pioneered the adult male Canadian halfway house movement in the early 1960's. The House at 491 Victoria Avenue was opened by Rev. Neil Libby on May 8th., 1962. The Federal inmate is St. Leonard's primary target group, but the House also offers a structured program for Provincial parolees as well as voluntary clients. A community House, St. Leonard's House is funded by the United Way, and is operated by a volunteer Board of private citizens. A representative of the Windsor Police Force is on the Board.

Description: In 1982 St. Leonard' s built a brand new 21-bed facility on the original site, designed specifically for the purpose of a halfway house. Located in downtown Windsor, the House is directly across from the Y.M.C.A., which provides free membership to House residents. The area provides easy access to all public transportation facilities, and is within walking distance of the waterfront, the public Library, the CSC Parole office, etc. St. Leonard's House Windsor has five (5) double rooms and can accommodate inmates on passes.

Residents Accepted: Adult males who are motivated to change and to seek employment, and who need Community support. The specialized programs offered through Life Line also allow us to offer support to those serving long-term sentences.

Exclusions: Dangerous sex offenders, child molesters, and those with severe psychiatric problems.

Admission Procedure: Submit an application. An institutional interview will follow. The St. Leonard's House Admissions Committee will assess all applications and accumulated information, and makes a decision.

Staff: The staff complement includes a Director, Case Worker, Afternoon and Night Supervisory staff, Part-time Cook, Office Manager and Bookkeeper.

Program: Employment and substance abuse are the primary in-house programs at St. Leonard's House. The House has a close working relationship with Brentwood, A.A. and N. A. St. Leonard's House, Windsor developed the Life Line Project, an innovative release program for lifers. See next page for details.

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CSC Liaison Office : Windsor Phone: (519)-257-6826