1. Linking Seniors Services Roundhouse Community Centre Vancouver Coastal Health June 06 2012

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

3. 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 www.seniorsservicessociety.ca

4. 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.

5. Seniors Homelessness is On the Rise… AGE2002200520082011 55-6437139180156 65 +1432 45 Total51171212201 2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count

6. Affordable Housing Stock Seniors needing housing Eventually…..

7. Homeless seniors have needs different from rest of homeless population 55+ 53% 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

8. 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.

9. 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. 55 + or older adult with disability Some storage and moving assistance available for client Intake process Client  Housing Counselor  THP Program Coordinator