Linking Seniors Services

Roundhouse Community CentreVancouver Coastal Health

June 06 2012

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

Affordable Housing Stock

Seniors needing housing

Eventually…..

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