About Ancoura
Ancoura is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization and a registered charity.
Our mission at Ancoura is to provide a nurturing and fulfilling environment for adults living with a mental illness, through stable, affordable housing and a supportive community.
Ancoura's Principles and Values
Ancoura is a community and organization committed to excellence in what we do:
- For people: we foster caring relationships that nourish self-worth, independence and quality of life.
- Through teamwork: we engage residents, volunteers and staff in a culture of cooperation based upon equality, dignity and respect.
- Through partnerships: we work closely with individuals, other organizations and faith groups committed to similar goals.
- Through education: we educate ourselves and the public in order to promote healthy attitudes to remove the stigma of mental illness.
- Through advocacy: we support specific actions that promote societal change on mental health issues.
Ancoura's Vision
We are a community of residents, volunteers and staff committed to establishing stable, affordable housing and a supportive community for people living with a mental illness in Ottawa. We are dedicated to nurturing resident growth from isolation to inclusion, from stigma to acceptance and from uncertainty to trust.
Ancoura's Residents
- Are able to live autonomously with our support
- Are willing to live with others
- Are receptive to involvement with volunteers
- Are willing to participate in social activities
- Are connected to a health professional for follow-up
- Are motivated to stay on medication
- Are not abusing drugs or alcohol, nor have a history of violence