Vancouver Supportive Housing
Photo is an example of a modular style supportive housing building located on Ash St. in Vancouver.
Hundreds of new supportive homes proposed for people in Vancouver
BC Housing and the City of Vancouver are taking collective action to address the critical needs of people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness in Vancouver by working together to build more than 350 new supportive homes.
Supportive Housing is a vital connection to programs and services
People who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness are not all the same. They can be young people, seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone who has experienced trauma, poverty, or struggled with the high cost of housing. Each person requires a unique combination of services and programs to support their health and wellbeing.
When a person chooses to live in supportive housing, they:
- have a warm, safe place to call home
- can access the necessities of life such as food, washrooms, and laundry
- can begin to heal from the damage caused by living outside
- strengthen community connections
It takes a community to address homelessness
Homelessness is a complex challenge that is being addressed by governments, community groups and people working together.
In communities all across the city, people are taking action to welcome residents and support the success of supportive housing.
Here are some of the ways communities have welcomed their new neighbours: