Our Emergency Housing programs provide immediate short-term housing and support for youth. Each placement focuses on stabalization and offers a nurturing environment that best suits their needs. The focus is on the youth’s health and safety, and where appropriate, rapid assessment is available to identify mental health issues and assist with planning. All homes provide 24 hour a day support, with professional, skilled staff.

Our vision within the homes is to provide a positive, nurturing atmosphere to encourage youth to maximize their independence and development of life skills. Each individual is supported to participate in recreational activities that promote healthy lifestyles.

Our staff are trained and experienced in providing the supports appropriate to the needs of the youth who live in our care. We strive to provide a fun and safe environment to support the youth to achieve their individual goals and enhance their personal growth.

Referrals into our emergency programs are received from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS). We receive referrals on a 24-hour basis and provide urgent care, typically from one day to six months. Often, rapid assessment and planning is required to return the youth to their natural home or to identify appropriate service or placements.