Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
RainCity Housing - Housing First LGBTQ2S+ Youth Housing
Offered by RainCity Housing and Support Society
In short
The first program of its kind in Canada, RainCity Housing and Support Society opened a Housing First outreach program specifically for youth who have experienced chronic and/or episodic homelessness and who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Two Spirit.
- Who it is for
- Youth, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People on a low income; Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Being who I am, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Subsidized
- Where
- 616 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1H4
- How to reach
- (604) 351-2855 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
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About this service
The first program of its kind in Canada, RainCity Housing and Support Society opened a Housing First outreach program specifically for youth who have experienced chronic and/or episodic homelessness and who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Two Spirit. Individuals come off the street, build supportive networks, find and secure housing, and pursue employment.
To provide housing and a healthy community for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-Spirit, Plus (LGBTQ2S+) youth and support them in creating a community where they can achieve their potential.
The youth (ages 18-24) connect with a team member either daily or weekly, depending where they reside. The model follows best practices in Housing First, recognizing the importance of choice and self-determination.
The outreach team is based out of a community space in East Vancouver where weekly community lunches take place and the youth can connect and support each other.
Who can use it?
Homeless youth (18-24) who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Two Spirit.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 351-2855, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
616 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1H4
616 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1H4Vancouver, British Columbia
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