Originally built in 1863, The Norfolk Hotel was destroyed by fire in 1957 and later rebuilt as the two-storey Norfolk Inn. Over time, it transitioned into a nightclub and rooming house, eventually falling into neglect and negatively impacting downtown. We acquired the property in 2018 to give the building new life as supportive affordable housing. To see what it looked like before, check out this video.
Opened in 2022, Dogwood Suites offers 51 studio and apartments, including 14 barrier-free units. The building features common areas with computer access and on-site laundry, onsite Indwell support staff with 24/7 on-call support. The ground floor is home to the Haldimand Norfolk Assertive Community Treatment Team, which provides specialized community-based services to adults to individuals with severe mental illness and complex physical, psychological, and social needs.
As of June 2023, none of the people living at Dogwood Suites or Hambleton Hall have ended up back on the streets. Mayor Amy Martin, Norfolk County said Indwell can be credited with “helping us rebuild a downtown urban centre.”
