GUELPH – 65 Delhi Street has officially opened the doors to its new, 28-unit transitional housing space.
“Incredible, in a lot of different ways” was just one way the momentous day for Wellington County and City of Guelph staff was described, by one of eight speakers Wednesday afternoon.
That remark from Lloyd Longfield, Guelph MP, who was welcomed to the podium by David Anderson, Vice Chair of the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, as well as Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.
Anderson told the Grand at 101 following the ceremony, transitional housing is new to the area, and comes at a cost, but is worth it to help those who need it in the community.
65 Delhi will have room for 28 residents, and provide wrap around services, mental health and addictions support, and more.
Anderson says the length of stay will be determined by the unique needs of each resident.
Guthrie, meanwhile, said in an interview the collaboration between the City of Guelph and county staff is a relationship that often yields meaningful results with projects such as this one.
Anderson explained the 24/7 wrap-around services will help residents with day to day tasks, but also resident specific needs.
Job training and placement, community activities and life skill support will also be available to those who stay at 65 Delhi.
County warden Chris White spoke at the grand opening, dubbing the new facility a “lifeline” for those who have the opportunity to rebuild their lives with “dignity, stability and support.” He went on to say he and staff were very excited to be a part of a project that has taken much effort.
These types of programs are so important, noted Guthrie after the event that officially launched the new space on Wednesday afternoon.
For more on 65 Delhi, head to the county website, here.
