Statement on Homelessness

People are homeless for a variety of complex reasons. Many individuals struggle with abuse, mental illness, or drug and alcohol addiction, sometimes in combination. There is no simple solution to addressing the needs of people living on the street.

It takes a coordinated, grassroots approach by community groups, health authorities and all levels of government working together to break the cycle of homelessness.

What we do

The Homeless Outreach Workers role is to empower individuals to address barriers to securing and maintaining permanent housing while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

• Sufficient Finances
• Adequate Supports
• Suitable Housing
• Healthy Social Environments
• Thunderbird Housing Project - Project Info here.
  

Here's how we may help you:

• Clothing
• Food
• Transportation
• Liaison Services
• Rent Supplement
• Personal Support Services
• Assistance with Identification
• Shelter ( Temporary/Permanent)
• Referrals to Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health, Employment
• Application for Income Assistance
• Application for Housing Assistance

Homeless Services in Hope

• Joshua Project (Soup Kitchen)
  The Hope Centre
  888 3rd Avenue
  (604) 869-7339
  
  
• Extreme Weather Shelter (Winter Only)
  Hope Community Services
  434 Wallace Street
  (604) 869—2466
  
  
• Emergency Shelter
  Hope Community Services
  434 Wallace Street
  (604) 869—2466
  
  
• Food Bank
  Hope Community Services
  434 Wallace Street
  (604) 869—2466
  
  
• Addictions Counsellor
  Hope and Area Transition Society
  895 3rd Avenue
  (604) 869—5111
  
  
• Income/Employment Assistance
  Ministry of Housing and Social Development
  999 Water Street
  (604) 869-4929
  
  
• Mental Health Counsellor
  Hope Mental Health
  1275A 7th Avenue
  (604) 860—7733