LOFT Community Services
Chih Chen is an experienced program manager and advocate with a strong background in mental health, housing stabilization, and support services. Currently serving as the Program Manager for McEwan Case Management at LOFT Community Services, Chih Chen oversees the delivery of crucial support for individuals living with HIV and those facing homelessness and mental health issues. Previous roles include Coordinator for Sherbourne High Support, Legal and Housing Counsellor at Ernestine's Women's Shelter, and Community and Partnership Coordinator at St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society. Chih Chen has extensive experience in crisis management, service navigation, and advocacy, underpinned by educational credentials from McMaster University and Carleton University in Anthropology and Political Science.
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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.