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Name of House/Service |
Manchester House |
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Agency/Society |
John Howard Society of Victoria |
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Street Address |
540 Manchester Road |
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Mailing Address |
Victoria, B.C. V8T 2N8 |
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Phone |
(250) 384-1340 |
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Fax |
(250) 920-3824 |
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E-mail |
k.roy@manchesterhouse.ca |
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Website |
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Contact person for potential residents |
Kathy Roy |
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Number of beds |
15 |
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How many in a room |
9 singles, 3 doubles |
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In house Amenities (TV use, cable in rooms, phone, internet, gym) |
- Television and DVD player in both living rooms
- Resident computer with internet access
- Telephone in both living rooms
- Pay phone available for long distance calls
- YMCA pass
- Bus passes for appointments/interviews |
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Close by amenities (rec. centre, library, transit, colleges) |
Walking distance to bus routes, community center, shopping mall, grocery stores, restaurants and downtown Victoria area (library, YMCA etc.) |
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Specific services/programs offered in house (A/D counselling, CSC program, employment search, etc) |
- LINC meetings
- CSC National Substance Abuse Maintenance Program
- Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
- Narcotics Anonymous meetings
- Life Skills program
- Mental Illness support, guidance and counselling
- Budget counselling |
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Specific services partnered with, either in agency or regular referrals (job club, computer literacy, etc) |
Referrals are made to:
- John Howard Society Job Search Program
- John Howard Society Computer Literacy Program
- Head Injury Society
- Male Trauma Centre
- D.I.P (Day Intensive Alcohol and Drug Program)
- Psychological Counselling
- Therapeutic Counselling
- Doctor, Dentist and Optometrist |
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House operational philosophy (holistic, person centered, individualized program, group program, cultural focus, specialization, etc) |
The overall programming at Manchester House is designed to reflect the philosophies of accountability and aspiration to independent living. The day to day operation of the House becomes part of the program in the sense that allowances, chores, cooking meals, job hunting, attending classes, employment and generally attempting to achieve the goals in the Intervention Plan are part of the routine. |
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Food situation (cook, self-serve, blended, vouchers) |
Meals are not provided. Residents receive a weekly allowance for purchasing food supplies. There are two well equipped kitchens in the House. It is suggested that residents do their own cooking as it prepares them for independent living. A monthly House dinner is prepared by staff for all residents and ETA’s in attendance. |
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Curfew (variable or set) |
Curfew is 10:00 PM in the first week of residency. New residents are required to sign in midday, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM for the first 30 days or longer if needed. Regular curfew is: Sunday to Thursday.........12:00 AM (midnight)
Friday and Saturday..…....1:00 AM |
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Weekend pass system |
As per National Parole Board Policy:
1 pass per month after 30 days
2 passes per month after 60 days
3 passes per month after 90 days
4 passes per month 120 days |
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House rules in brief/expectations regarding behaviour/participation in program |
The House rules can be viewed in the Resident Manual (access available on this site). Residents are required to adhere to the House rules, special conditions of release and instructions issued by the parole supervisor. Deterioration of a resident’s behaviour and performance in the community could result in withdrawal of support. |
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Description of typical resident |
Adult male who is on a conditional release from a Federal Institution. |
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Non CSC services that operate out of or uses the house (provincial beds, forensic beds, COSA, etc) |
The House currently has three beds available for Forensic residents. |
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Anything else that you want people to know about your house. |
Manchester House opened its door in 1983. It is a well-established and respected program run by the John Howard Society of Victoria. The staff strive to provide an atmosphere that is relaxed, supportive and respectful. It is not a place to
‘do time’. Residents can get the most benefit from this resource by using the time spent in the House to build a solid final release plan into the community. We encourage you to contact us prior to your release to the Victoria area. |
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