Linking Seniors Services Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver Coastal Health June

Senior Services Society Vision: is that all older adults are well supported, adequately housed, & contributing and valued in a healthy community

Housing Services Lower Mainland Housing Counseling Housing Information & Referral 2 Outreach workers for all of metro Vancouver Temporary Housing Program 3 month stay Apartments in Burnaby 30% of income for Rent Seniors Housing Directory of BC Searchable on-line database of senior housing in BC

Why Seniors? Seniors, like any other population group, have a unique experience with homelessness. Seniors have different resources and options available to them. The challenges are also different.

Seniors Homelessness is On the Rise… AGE Total Metro Vancouver Homeless Count

Affordable Housing Stock Seniors needing housing Eventually…..

Homeless seniors have needs different from rest of homeless population % reported physical disabilities 31% reported an addiction 20% reported a mental health challenge General Population 36% reported physical disabilities 54% reported an addiction 35% reported a mental health challenge 2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count

Outreach…. Provide intensive case management for homeless and at risk seniors Mediate between landlord and tenant- remains a neutral party Assist clients with referrals Assist with logistics of moving Provide emotional support Provide follow up service post-housing to ensure housing is stable and client is supported.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Temporary Housing Program 16 bachelor/1 bedroom units in non-profit building Rent is geared towards income: 30% or $375 Units are fully furnished Utilities, cable, phone provided Basic household items provided Pets are okay in some buildings Non-smoking units only Clients are screened before entry or older adult with disability Some storage and moving assistance available for client Intake process Client  Housing Counselor  THP Program Coordinator