LOFT Community Services
Charlene Martin is a dedicated professional in the field of mental health and community support, currently serving as a Coordinator and Psychogeriatric Case Manager at LOFT Community Services since November 2022. Prior experience includes roles as a Community Participation Support Worker at Empower Simcoe, Floor Supervisor at Blooming Acres, and Housing Support Coordinator with the Community Homes for Opportunity program at Thresholds Homes and Supports. Charlene has also contributed as a Mental Health Worker and Service Coordinator in residential services at Traverse Independence, with a focus on providing individualized support to individuals facing various challenges. Earlier experience includes various positions at March of Dimes Canada, where Charlene played key roles in assessment, rehabilitation, and community support for individuals with acquired brain injuries. Charlene holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours in Psychology from Trent University, completed in 2004.
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LOFT Community Services
When people with mental and physical health challenges,addiction issues or cognitive impairment find themselves marginalized, vulnerable and homeless or threatened with homelessness, LOFT is ready to offer dignity and hope. LOFT steps up to serve those most in need by offering them the safety and stability of housing and the practical support they need to regain their dignity and take control of their lives. Our clients include women and men, youth, adults and seniors. We currently serve some 4,000 individuals a year and because of our proactive approach, that number continues to grow. We are one of the largest mental health service providers in Ontario and unique in the diversity of our services. We are also the largest supportive housing provider in York Region/South Simcoe and we operate the Region's only homeless street outreach van. LOFT Community Services promotes recovery and independence for people with complex challenges including serious mental health challenges, dementia, substance abuse issues, physical health challenges and homelessness or the risk of becoming homeless. We have been doing this work since 1953, reaching out to serve those who often fall through the cracks. When people have nowhere else to turn, LOFT is there for them. LOFT takes a proactive approach to addressing community challenges, responding to the evolving needs of the day with innovative programming that seeks to empower our clients to be able to take back control of their lives.