Please Sign by July 4th!!!

The Support House wants to change Acton's by-laws so they can build a 12 unit facility at 47 Maria Street for those with mental health issues and substance abuse problems. If the town council votes yes, the current 5 unit residential home for people in need will be demolished and tenants uprooted and moved! There are currently 13 addiction and mental health residences located within Acton. Based on Acton's population of 10,000 people, this is the highest per capita in Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Georgetown).

The Support House intends for their residents with mental health and substance abuse problems to reintegrate back into society via employment. One would think cities like Georgetown, Milton, Burlington, and Oakville would have better job opportunities, more mental health & substance abuse resources, and less expensive transit services, which are vital for those reintegrating through employment. There is minimal job opportunity and resources in Acton and the GO Train & Bus are less than ideal for transit costs.

The Support House was given a $3 Million grant to build a new facility. Why does the Support House feel it's okay to uproot and move current residents who desperately need stability? Why does the Support House feel it's okay to increase the size of a facility in a town with minimal job opportunities and resources? Why does the Support House not care more for these individuals?

Please Sign and Stop the Support House from building this facility in Acton. We need to encourage the Support House and town council to locate the facility in a place where residents will have better opportunities and resources for reintegrating back into society via employment.

The town meeting is on zoom, July 5th, 6pm

Link: zoom.us/j/99773702542 Zoom ID: 99 77370 2542 or by calling (647) 558-0588