About Us

We envision a community in which everyone belongs.

Established in 1982, we are a community-based agency in Hamilton, Ontario supporting adults with dual diagnoses, including developmental disabilities and psychiatric conditions. The people we support range in age from 18 to 84, and live in group homes, supported independent living apartments, intensive supports homes and long-term care centres throughout Hamilton.

The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries Hamilton (SALMH) is committed to establishing a network of people who provide support and social inclusion to adults with developmental disabilities and their families. We accomplish this through residential and day program services in supportive, caring environments that address individual needs.

Learn more about the services and programs we offer here.

Our main office at 533 Main Street E. in Hamilton offers facilities and services for our clients.

Our Team

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Deanna Finch-Smith

Executive Director
deanna.finch-smith@salvationarmy.ca

Katie Castellan

Residential Program Director
katie.castellan@salvationarmy.ca

Angela Richardson

Community Program Director
angela.richardson@salvationarmy.ca

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Brad Gesch

Director of Business & Administration
bradley.gesch@salvationarmy.ca

Dora Keeping

Chaplain
dora.keeping@salvationarmy.ca

Heather Van Pol

Caledonia Thrift Store Manager
heather.vanpol@salvationarmy.ca
905-765-6653

Krystyna Zadlo

Program Supervisor 1590
krystyna.zadlo@salvationarmy.ca

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Sarah Bradshaw

Program Supervisor 1590
sarah.bradshaw@salvationarmy.ca

Lesley Poole

Program Supervisor 1590
lesley.poole@salvationarmy.ca

Lauren Roberge

Program Supervisor CPS
lauren.roberge@salvationarmy.ca

Dallas Walzak

Program Supervisor FFS
dallas.walzak@salvationarmy.ca

Kirah Coulson-Gillespie

Program Supervisor Homes                 
kirah.coulson-gillespie@salvationarmy.ca

Brad Schweyer

Program Supervisor Homes
bradley.schweyer@salvationarmy.ca

Megan Ross

Program Supervisor CSIL
megan.ross@salvationarmy.ca

Caitlin Donaldson

Community Outreach Worker- SAFE Hub
caitlin.donaldson@salvationarmy.ca

Arlene Schweyer

Business Analyst
arlene.schweyer@salvationarmy.ca

 

Kelly Smalldon

Executive Assistant
kelly.smalldon@salvationarmy.ca

 

Sara Dagne

Schedule Coordinator
sara.dagne@salvationarmy.ca