Transitional places – like emergency shelters – have always provided critical temporary shelter for people either living on the street or those at risk of homelessness. To help people stabilize their lives, they also need access to support services that will help them in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

The Province of British Columbia (B.C.) has provided additional funding for emergency shelters enabling them to provide more than just mats on the floors at night – most are now open 24/7, and connect people on the street with local support services and access to more stable forms of housing.

By working with the health authorities and other community partners, the Province of B.C. is helping to breaking the cycle of homelessness by expanding our existing housing and support programs, such as Addiction Recovery Program, and is making sure that those in greatest need continue to have priority access to public housing through the Priority Placement Program.