Homeless Outreach Program
Individuals sleeping on the streets
are especially vulnerable. BC Housing partners with
community-based agencies to reach out to individuals who
find themselves homeless.
This program is client-centered, as
it is grounded in clients' strength and in the context of each
local community. The program connects people who
are homeless to housing, income assistance,
and community-based support services in 45 communities across
British Columbia.
Outreach
workers undertake a wide range of support
activities:
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Address immediate physical and safety needs, such as food, warm clothing and a place to stay;
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Connect people with housing and income support, including making and accompanying them to appointments;
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Provide links to other support services, such as life skills training, personal health, household and financial management;
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In some cases, act as a landlord liaison.
Links to other resources
Recent News
Province proclaims Homelessness Action Week
08-OCT-2011
VICTORIA – The sixth annual Homelessness Action Week takes place from October 10-16 this year – ...
Province's strategy reduces homelessness
24-MAY-2011
VANCOUVER– The Province’s strategy to reduce homelessness and connect people with more housing ...
PARTNERSHIP TO SHELTER HOMELESS IN VANCOUVER
16-DEC-2008
VANCOUVER – An unprecedented partnership between the Province, the City of Vancouver and the private sector ...
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