North Exeter and Goderich

WOTCH North provides a range of mental health supports to individuals living in Exeter and surrounding southern Huron County as well as the town of Goderich.  Through life skills education and applied experiences, each individual is empowered to reach their goals for personal growth and recovery.  WOTCH North offers the following programs and services:

  • Permanent Supportive Housing (Exeter):  Four residences in Exeter (with four tenants in each) provide safe, affordable housing where rent is geared to income.  Tenants receive on-going support as they gain greater independence.  

  • Supportive Housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless: Rent-subsidized apartments provide independent living for tenants. Individuals are supported as they re-integrate into the community.

  • Case Management:  Case Management staff help individuals develop skills, increase self-sufficiency, and become more connected with their community. WOTCH North offers community supports with varying levels of intensity and participates in shared care arrangements with other community support providers.

  • Vocational Rehabilitation (Exeter): Employment education and a range of in-house applied work experiences offer individuals the opportunity to increase their skills, sense of accomplishment, and economic independence.  As each individual pursues community employment opportunities, both employee and employer are supported.

  • Community Integration: WOTCH North provides opportunities for individuals to enhance their leisure skills, life skills, and community engagement.  This can help them increase their sense of personal wellness and quality of life.

  • Partnerships: WOTCH North is a member of the Huron Perth Mental Health Network and works in partnership with a number of community agencies in Huron/Perth Counties to promote and advocate for optimum mental health services.

  • Contact Information:
    Elsa Lammers, Director, Community Programs, 519-235-0335 / 519-668-0624, Ext. 426
    Beth Patterson, Manager, WOTCH North, 519-235-0335