Victoria – 865 Catherine Street

A rendering of a four-storey supportive housing building with cars passing by.

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House of Courage is open

House of Courage - Kwum Kwum Lelum – is open. The brand-new building has 45 studio suites, a common area, offices for staff, and a secure outdoor garden.

House of Courage offers a safe, supported home for Indigenous Peoples experiencing homelessness. Elders chose the name Kwum Kwum Lelum to recognize the courage and bravery of Family Members (program participants) as they begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

Staff are on site 24/7. Family members access daily meals, employment and life-skills programming, and health and wellness services. House of Courage also has a dedicated alcohol detox and recovery room.

Support offered at House of Courage is based on the Dual Model of Housing Care. This model provides Culturally Supportive Housing alongside Decolonized Harm Reduction. Services and supports focus on strengthening Indigenous self-identity and building community while supporting healing and recovery.

What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing is a self-contained studio home. It typically includes 24/7 support services such as meals, life and employment skills training, and health services. Many, like House of Courage, provide culturally informed services.

Supportive housing is for British Columbians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. People experiencing homelessness are not all the same. They can be young people, seniors, or people with physical or mental disabilities. They may have experienced trauma, poverty, or struggled with the high cost of housing. Staff are on-site 24/7 and work with each resident to understand their needs and help them achieve stable housing.

About the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS) is a non-profit and registered charitable organization. ACEHS supports the Indigenous street community. ACEHS is an experienced housing partner, providing Culturally Supportive Housing and care at Spa' qun House since 2020.

Community Engagement

BC Housing and ACEHS are committed to being good neighbours. Please watch for information about Neighbourhood Working Groups.

Your feedback and comments are important to us!

We welcome questions and comments by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Do you have an immediate concern? Is there an emergency? Please view the Who to Call sheet for important phone numbers and emails.

The above image is a rendering subject to change.

House of Courage is open

House of Courage - Kwum Kwum Lelum – is open. The brand-new building has 45 studio suites, a common area, offices for staff, and a secure outdoor garden.

House of Courage offers a safe, supported home for Indigenous Peoples experiencing homelessness. Elders chose the name Kwum Kwum Lelum to recognize the courage and bravery of Family Members (program participants) as they begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

Staff are on site 24/7. Family members access daily meals, employment and life-skills programming, and health and wellness services. House of Courage also has a dedicated alcohol detox and recovery room.

Support offered at House of Courage is based on the Dual Model of Housing Care. This model provides Culturally Supportive Housing alongside Decolonized Harm Reduction. Services and supports focus on strengthening Indigenous self-identity and building community while supporting healing and recovery.

What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing is a self-contained studio home. It typically includes 24/7 support services such as meals, life and employment skills training, and health services. Many, like House of Courage, provide culturally informed services.

Supportive housing is for British Columbians experiencing or at risk of homelessness. People experiencing homelessness are not all the same. They can be young people, seniors, or people with physical or mental disabilities. They may have experienced trauma, poverty, or struggled with the high cost of housing. Staff are on-site 24/7 and work with each resident to understand their needs and help them achieve stable housing.

About the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEHS) is a non-profit and registered charitable organization. ACEHS supports the Indigenous street community. ACEHS is an experienced housing partner, providing Culturally Supportive Housing and care at Spa' qun House since 2020.

Community Engagement

BC Housing and ACEHS are committed to being good neighbours. Please watch for information about Neighbourhood Working Groups.

Your feedback and comments are important to us!

We welcome questions and comments by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Do you have an immediate concern? Is there an emergency? Please view the Who to Call sheet for important phone numbers and emails.

Page last updated: 21 Dec 2023, 11:18 AM