To submit the completed CHO application form, ensure all sections are accurately filled and supporting documents are attached. Fax the form to 705-645-7473, Attention to CHO. Alternatively, email the completed form to CHO@cmhamps.ca or mail it to CMHAMPS, 173-202, Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 1S3, Attention to CHO. Review all provided contact details for accuracy before submitting to avoid any delays or rejections. For further inquiries, contact CHO Case Manager at 705-645-2262. Ensure to meet all eligibility criteria for a successful application.

Important dates for the CHO application process in 2024 and 2025 will be updated as available. Please check back regularly for any announcements or deadlines related to the application process.

The Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) application form is designed to provide individuals with serious mental illness access to stable, affordable, and appropriate housing along with support services. The form aims to gather essential information about the applicant's personal, medical, and psychiatric history to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and can benefit from the program. By completing this form, applicants can take the necessary steps toward achieving mental health stability and independence. The CHO program strives to create a supportive environment that promotes active participation, personal growth, and community integration for individuals living with serious mental illness.

• 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: This section collects personal information such as name, date of birth, health card number, gender identity, address, phone number, relationship status, and indigenous status.
• 2. SUBSTITUTE DECISION MAKER: This section requires details of any substitute decision maker for finances, treatment decisions, trustee, power of attorney, or other relevant information.
• 3. FAMILY or SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: This section requires names and contact details of family or significant others who can be contacted regarding the application.
• 4. PSYCHIATRIC & MEDICAL HEALTH HISTORY: This section collects information about the applicant's psychiatric and medical health history, including diagnoses, medications, and risk presentations.

Failure to submit the CHO application form may result in denial of access to the CHO program's housing and support services.

• Loss of Housing Opportunity: Failure to submit the form means the applicant will not be considered for the stable and affordable housing provided by the CHO program.
• Lack of Support Services: Applicants who do not submit the form will not have access to the essential support services offered by the CHO program.
• Delay in Mental Health Recovery: Inadequate housing and lack of support can hinder the applicant's progress toward achieving mental health stability and independence.

• 1. Applying for Stable Housing: Submit this form to secure stable, affordable housing provided by the CHO program.
• 2. Accessing Support Services: Use this form to gain access to in-home support, case management, and community integration planning.
• 3. Community Crisis Planning: Complete this form to receive community crisis planning and support services.
• 4. Developing Living Skills: Submit this form to participate in programs designed to develop living skills and enhance independence.
• 5. Achieving Mental Health Stability: Use this form to work toward achieving and maintaining physical and mental health through the support provided by the CHO program.