South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

1 service offered by: South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

• Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) - Penticton

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  Provided by South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
  

  Provides housing outreach services to adults age 19 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; individuals may have experienced a concussion or a more severe brain injury.

  Provides housing outreach services to adults age 19 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; individuals may have experienced a concussion or a more severe brain injury. Outreach workers can meet with individuals in the office or in the community - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine housing needs, and provide referrals to services to meet immediate needs such as emergency shelter, food, clothing, and blankets. Also provides help with obtaining identification and income assistance. Connects individuals to housing options by providing support with the application, move-in process, appointments and/or housing viewings, and liaison with landlords; rent subsidies may be available to support this process. Provides links to culturally appropriate services, as well as referrals to other support such as health care, counselling, and addiction recovery services. Produces a list of current available housing in the South Okanagan area; available for pick-up at the office on Mondays. Serves Penticton. Office hours are 9:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing.

  Website

  • www.sosbis.com/homeless-outreach

  Address

  • 2-996 Main Street
    Penticton, BC, V2A 5E4

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