Through the Homeless Outreach Program, BC Housing is working with the local community and organizations to help individuals who are homeless or at risk of homlessness across British Columbia. Click below for more information:

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Program overview
Since the Homeless Outreach Program was launched more than 2,500 people living on the street in 47 communities across the province have found housing as a result of the homeless outreach program. Since the October 12, 2007 announcement, the expansion of the homeless outreach program to break the cycle of homeless , has included:

Expanding homeless outreach services to 47 new and existing communities;

A new Aboriginal Homeless Outreach Program to better connect with homeless Aboriginal people and link them to appropriate supports and services; and

Providing 750 rent supplement units to assist the homeless in the private market.

Reaching out to homeless individuals across B.C.
Individuals sleeping on the streets are especially vulnerable. Through the Homeless Outreach Program, BC Housing works in consultation with community-based agencies to reach out to individuals who find themselves homeless. This program connects homeless people to housing, income assistance, community-based social and health services in 47 communities across British Columbia.

BC Housing staff work in conjunction with community providers to engage individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and link them to the appropriate services and housing. Outreach workers undertake a wide range of support activities:

Address immediate physical and safety needs, such as food, warm clothing and a place to stay;
Connect people with housing and income support, including making and accompanying them to appointments;
Provide links to other support services, such as life skills training, personal health, household and financial management, and crisis intervention;
Act as a landlord liaison.

Contact information

Any questions about the Homeless Outreach Program can be directed to webeditor@bchousing.org .

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