People are homeless for a variety of complex reasons. Many
individuals struggle with abuse, mental illness, or drug and
alcohol addiction, sometimes in combination. There is no simple
solution to addressing the needs of people in British
Columbia (B.C.) who are living on the
streets. It takes a coordinated, grassroots approach by community
outreach groups, health authorities, police and all levels of
government working together, to start breaking the cycle of
homelessness.
Through homeless outreach efforts, the Province of British Columbia is connecting people with the housing and support services necessary to leave the streets.
People are homeless for a variety of complex reasons. Many
individuals struggle with abuse, mental illness, or drug and
alcohol addiction, sometimes in combination. There is no simple
solution to addressing the needs of people in British
Columbia (B.C.) who are living on the
streets. It takes a coordinated, grassroots approach by community
outreach groups, health authorities, police and all levels of
government working together, to start breaking the cycle of
homelessness.By working with local partners, the Province of
B.C. is helping to break the cycle by addressing
homelessness in a way that meets the unique needs and abilities of
each community. Homeless outreach workers connect people
with the housing and support services through programs
like the
Homeless Outreach Program
and the
Aboriginal
Homeless Outreach Program.
