OCS Outcomes Report 2015-2016
Our Shelters:
• function as an access link to support services and as a bridge for people, to external supports • connect to other key services such as health care, employment training and access to affordable housing • are part of the housing and services continuum • use a trauma informed approach when stabilizing and case planning with the people served Transitional Housing Program (THP) The Transitional Housing Program focuses on providing 20 supportive housing bachelor units for formerly homeless people. The purpose of the program is to stabilize people who have challenges maintaining independent housing or supportive housing in the community. This program is funded by BC Housing. THP uses a trauma informed lens in the provision of services and supports. Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) HOP is funded by BC Housing. The program connects people who are homeless to housing, income assistance, and community-based support services in Surrey. The Outreach Workers undertake a wide range of support activities such as: • addressing immediate physical and safety needs, such as food, warm clothing and a place to stay • connecting people with housing, income support and health services; including making and accompanying them to appointments • linking to other support services, such as life skills training, personal health, household and financial management • acting as a landlord liaison when needed Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) and Rent Supplement Program HPP provides people in identified at-risk groups facing homelessness with portable rent supplements to help them access rental housing in the private market. Shelters are at 103% occupancy for the year.
The program focuses on the following groups: • youth transitioning out of foster care • women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence • people leaving the correctional and hospital systems • individuals of Aboriginal descent
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