NCOH East facility offers two Transitional Housing Programs, Emergency Shelter, Extreme Weather Shelter, and Community Drop-in. NCOH West facility offers Supportive Housing.
Our client-centered environment helps staff and residents, guests and clients create a positive trusting relationship where opportunities for change can be discovered. Our programs incorporate a holistic approach providing practical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual life skills, support and tools necessary for those who are homeless or those at risk of homelessness. We have partnered with many of our fellow community agencies and boards to provide the best continuum of care for those who stay with us. |
Our Location
The Northern Centre of Hope East building is located at 9824 - 99 Ave, West building at 9916 99 Ave next to the Scotiabank building and across from Employment Connections.
(250) 785-0372 |
Emergency Shelter
In partnership with BC Housing, we operate a 24-bed shelter for adults 19 years of age or older; year-round. We provide 3 meals per day, twenty-four-hour staffing support and access to the facility. Guests in this program are encouraged to meet with caseworkers, referral workers, attend in-house groups or activities, address barriers that may prevent them from obtaining housing and retain their dignity during their time in our program. This program is high support, minimal barrier for accessing services.
Temporary Winter Shelter
EWR shelter operates 26 beds during periods of extreme weather conditions. This is a ‘time-limited’ emergency response to adverse weather conditions which may threaten the health and safety of our community members. An extreme weather alert may be issued when temperatures drop below -5 degrees. Check-in is daily at the front desk between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Transitional Housing High Support
Our high support program is designed to meet the needs of people where they are at. The intention for this program is not simply to get people off the streets, but to provide a comprehensive array of supports that assist people in achieving stability which allows them to move forward with their lives. Our case planning strategies focus on skills related to adult daily living activities which include hygiene, medical care, medication compliance and life skills. The timeline for this program is determined by the needs of the individual and on-going assessment of their overall wellness by our Housing Team.
Transitional Housing (Second Stage)
The Northern Centre of Hope provides transitional housing for individuals who have reached a point in their lives where they are ready to move forward out of a mental health or addictions treatment program to address the barriers that prevent the acquisition of sustained housing and career employment. The primary goal is to integrate these individuals back into their community with new skills and confidence to sustain housing and recovery-based living.
Persons interested in participating in this program will be clean and sober from all substances. This program is available for a maximum of two years at which time, participants will move into permanent housing in the community. Participants must have the capacity to meaningfully participate in personal development planning, be clean and sober from all substances,
*Please note that this program is non-accessible. Participants must be able to safely climb two flights of stairs.
Persons interested in participating in this program will be clean and sober from all substances. This program is available for a maximum of two years at which time, participants will move into permanent housing in the community. Participants must have the capacity to meaningfully participate in personal development planning, be clean and sober from all substances,
*Please note that this program is non-accessible. Participants must be able to safely climb two flights of stairs.
Supportive Housing (coming soon!)
In partnership with BC Housing, we will soon take on the operation of a 42-unit supportive housing complex for single mature people experiencing chronic homelessness and/or have difficulty maintaining stable housing. Residents will have self-contained units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms. There are also communal spaces, including, a dining hall and lounge. We will provide a range of on-site, non-clinical supports such as: life skills training, connections to health care, mental health or substance-use services. Staff are on-site 24/7 to provide support.
Click the link below to read more about Supportive Housing including eligibility criteria and application process.
Click the link below to read more about Supportive Housing including eligibility criteria and application process.
Drop In Program
Our community drop-in is open 8:00am to 12:00pm daily, year-round. During the drop-in hours, guests can enjoy fellowship, games, access to case workers, coffee and snack. Volunteers are always welcome during this time.
More information about volunteering can be found here.
*Our schedule alters during the winter months and will be updated here accordingly
More information about volunteering can be found here.
*Our schedule alters during the winter months and will be updated here accordingly