Supervised Housing and Reintegration Program (SHARP)

Provides a safe, supportive communal housing environment to 20 men on conditional release and transitioning from corrections to the community. Located in a self-contained location on the Whitehorse Correctional Centre grounds. Staff provide residents with continuous support and advocacy as they navigate potential obstacles in their reintegration, and assist them to establish positive community connections. Provides food, shelter, and access to amenities, and connects residents to supports related to every aspect of their reintegration efforts such as addictions, mental health, employment, education goals, and information on obtaining housing, personal identification, medical coverage, banking services, and recreational opportunities. Staffed 24 hours. No cost to client. Open referral; an intake interview is required. Office hours are 7 am to 10 pm. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded the Department of Justice and Correctional Services Canada (CSC).