Senior Services Society
Vision: is that all older adults are well supported,
adequately housed, & contributing and valued in a healthy community
Housing ServicesLower Mainland
Housing Counseling
Housing Information &
Referral
2 Outreach workers for all of metro Vancouver
Temporary Housing Program3 month stay
Apartments in Burnaby30% of income for Rent
Seniors Housing Directory of BC
Searchable on-line database of senior housing in BC
www.seniorsservicessociety.ca
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 2002 2005 2008 2011
55-64 37 139 180 156
65 + 14 32 32 45
Total 51 171 212 201
2011 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count
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
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 OVERVIEWTemporary Housing Program
16 bachelor/1 bedroom units in non-profit building
Rent is geared towards income: 30% or $375Units are fully furnishedUtilities, cable, phone providedBasic household items providedPets are okay in some buildingsNon-smoking units only
Clients are screened before entry. 55 + or older adult with disabilitySome storage and moving assistance available for client
Intake processClient Housing Counselor THP Program Coordinator