Reaching Home

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society supports Indigenous people transitioning from supportive and culturally supportive housing into independent living, improving system flow and freeing units for others in need. Through Indigenous led, culturally grounded supports, the program strengthens housing stability and advances self-determined independence. Funding provides 2.0 FTE Housing Transition Supports and a 0.8 FTE Youth Outreach Coordinator to deliver individualized planning—housing search, budgeting, tenant education, and move coordination—with a strong emphasis on cultural connection, land-based healing, and community supports to reduce isolation.

Beacon Community Association provides a one-time emergency assistance subsidy for individuals and families who are in financial threat of losing their housing. These subsidies can be used for rent, utilities and security deposit. Although the applicant is not required to pay back the subsidy, they are required to demonstrate an understanding of their obligations to their tenancy and present a plan that outlines their ability to meet their financial requirements to maintain their housing.

The Community Planner works within the CRD and actively collaborates with its partners in achieving the goals of the Reaching Home Program related to coordination of services and data collection in the region. This includes supporting the implementation of the Homelessness Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS). Implementation of HIFIS locally will support broader coordination amongst local funders and service providers. 

This Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria assists households at imminent risk of homelessness through the provision of emergency financial assistance for eligible households and where a nominal one-time grant can prevent eviction (i.e., rental arrears) for the foreseeable future.

The Right Fit Program addresses homelessness among wheelchair users by identifying accessible housing units and matching individuals who are homeless, precariously housed, or at imminent risk with suitable, permanent housing. Using a peer-led approach, the program reduces homelessness among people who are often undercounted in homelessness data, including those in institutions or unsafe makeshift settings.

The Pathways to Home and Stability initiative supports individuals and families experiencing homelessness, chronic homelessness, or imminent housing loss in securing and maintaining stable housing. Using trauma-informed, Housing First–oriented supports, EFry provides housing search assistance, ‑short-term‑ stabilization, and prevention services in coordination with community partners to strengthen system navigation and culturally responsive approaches.

John Howard Society provides housing access, landlord liaison and support for individuals in moving to, and stabilizing in permanent independent housing. This includes provision damage deposit, first and last month's rent, and moving basic household supplies. Once housed, ongoing support in maintaining tenancies is also provided.

The Our Place Society Tenancy Support Program supports individuals transitioning from supportive housing or shelter into independent or affordable housing. Two fulltime Tenancy Support Staff work with Housing Managers to identify‑ participants ready for transition, beginning support before moving out and continuing through the first year of tenancy. Supports focus on reducing housing instability during the highest risk period.

This project funds housing outreach workers supporting people with a history of chronic or episodic homelessness to locate market housing, support them in their housing, and re-house them if necessary.  This project is connected to housing providers in the community and coordinates referrals to their program through shelters and drop-in centers, along with many other portals.

The Community Connections Program (CCP) is a client-centred homeless prevention program that is designed to meet the needs of vulnerable, marginalized residents of Pacifica’s portfolio of subsidized, independent-living housing in the CRD. A Resident Support Worker (RSW) proactively works with Resident Services to identify and provide immediate support services for those struggling with independent-living within our portfolio of 26 independent-living non-profit mixed income rental housing buildings that could lead to an eviction and a return to homelessness, which puts an additional strain on Supportive Housing, shelter sites and other temporary housing sites in the CRD.

Peers provides housing and case management services to people in or from the sex industry. Housing Outreach and Support Workers provide assistance with locating rental housing, help with moving and storage, support to secure income assistance and to apply for housing, and services that help with life skills and financial assistance. 

Sooke Shelter Society provides Housing and Client support services, including housing placement, housing set-up and basic needs services to Sooke residents who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Other services include advocating and offering support services to clients in the community with whatever they may need to maintain or obtain stable housing. 

Scattered Housing for Youth provides scattered site housing paired with intensive case management for youth aged 15-25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Threshold offers coordinated intake, culturally safe supports, diversion where appropriate, and ongoing case management. Youth are supported in their homes while working toward goals related to housing stability, wellness, cultural reconnection, education, employment and long-term independence, preventing transitions into chronic adult homelessness.

The Housing Outreach Program (HOP) provides secure and affordable housing supports to brain injury-affected adults, reducing the threat of homelessness. Through financial aid, home resources, and training, HOP addresses housing challenges, empowering survivors with communication, confidence, and tenancy skills. Led by a Housing Coordinator, the program aids brain injury survivors in housing navigation, fostering self-reliance, and equipping survivors with strategies like budgeting, emergency readiness, and maintenance. 

The Victoria Cool Aid Society has expanded their Indigenous Cultural programming to all their housing and shelter sites. The program funds two fulltime Indigenous Cultural Liaisons who work to connect Cool Aid’s Indigenous clients to a rich variety of cultural activities, Elders, clinical services, life skills education and supports. 

To encourage and promote the well-being of Urban Indigenous people by strengthening individuals, families, and community. The goal is to meet the needs of First Nations people who are making the transition to the urban community.

The Homelessness Prevention Project assists women who are survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse to secure safe, stable housing for themselves and their children. This includes temporary financial support for maintaining housing, such as covering expenses for utility bills, moving and storage fees, rent and security deposits.