Item 3.2 Social Development Program Presentation - Regional ...

Update: New Social DevelopmentCoordinator roleRegional District of Central Okanagan,Regional Board MeetingThursday, January 13 th , 2011Christene Walsh, M.S.W.

Social Development Coordinator (buildingon former Drug Policy Coordinator role):The Social Development Coordinator [SDC] role, utilizing anurban health [community development] approach, acts as aresource for not-for-profit and government organizations, thecommunity at-large and the employer – Regional District ofCentral Okanagan. A specific focus is to assist organizationswho provide harm reduction, prevention, treatment andenforcement services for persons in need. The targetpopulation may be chemically dependent, homeless [at risk],mentally and/or physically ill, criminal justice involved and/orcompromised in other ways. The SDC promotes communityhealth & wellness [safety] via assisting partnership buildingbetween existing services as well as to problem-solve, helpstrengthen programs as well as to encourage, facilitate andsupport the development of new initiatives geared to helpingthe target clientele and, our community at large.

Urban Health defined as….• “The status of health in urban populations” (Medical Definition, 1998) & “The health of apopulation that lives and works closely together, usually in an incorporated area, such as acity or town, with a common water supply and with similar environmental conditions” (Mosby’sdental dictionary, 2008).• “Where people live affects their health and chances of leading flourishing lives. Communitiesand neighbourhoods that ensure access to basic goods, that are socially cohesive, that aredesigned to promote good physical and psychological wellbeing, and that are protective of thenatural environment are essential for health equity.” (World Health Organization , 2008) ….“The health of people living in towns and cities is strongly determined by their living andworking conditions, the quality of physical and socio-economic environment and the qualityand accessibility of care services.” (World Health Organization, 2003).• As health is believed to be largely determined by factors outside of the health care system,Health Canada has identified 12 determinants of health:– Income and social status - Employment– Education - Social environments– Physical environments - Healthy child development– Health Services - Personal health practices and coping skills– Social Support Networks - Biology & genetic endowment– Gender - Culture

What is “Mental Health”?The World Health Organization (WHO) definitionof mental ‘health’ is “a state of well-being ~- in which the individual realizes his or herown abilities,- can cope with the normal stresses of life,- can work productively and fruitfully,- and, is able to make a contribution to hisor her community.”

The Four Pillars Coalition {from the former DrugPolicy Coordinator role} listed four main goals totarget …thatremain applicable:• Greater Coordination and Cooperation: Define andimplement a coordinated response to problematic drug use[and related issues], and to ensure the continued relevanceof that response through ongoing research and consultation.• Improved Public Health: Address drug-related health and[related] welfare issues through effective prevention,treatment and harm reduction activities.• Enhanced Quality of Life: Improve the social and economicquality of life for the community, by reducing the negativeeffects of problematic drug use [and related issues].• Restored Public Order: Restore public order, byaggressively targeting drug-related threats to public safetyand security in the Central Okanagan.

28 Actions of Drug Policy Coordinator role ~of Drug Policy Coordinator role ~ maintain priorityfocus/bring forward 5 listed actions [‘*’ & highlighted in red] into new role:• Regional Drug Policy Coordinator unrated• *Community Capacity Building B+• Expansion of D.A.R.E. B• Enhanced Drug Education B• *Harm Reduction Education C• Recreational, Social and Cultural Alternatives C+• Making Alternatives to Drug Use Accessible B• Drug-related Information Line B+ scores from• *Addressing Causal Factors B+ summer 2009• Urban Renewal C remain unchanged.• Coordinated Planning and Implementation B• Improving Treatment Capacity C-• Increasing Youth Addiction Service Capacity C-• Increasing Adult Addiction Service Capacity C-• Adult Residential Treatment Capacity C-• Funding Supportive Recovery Housing B• Supporting Methadone Treatment Programs C• Improved Aboriginal Addiction Services B• RCMP Special Projects Team A• Effective Application of Legislation C-• *Protective Detention C• Professional Courtesy and Interaction A+• Short-term Shelter Pilot Project A+• Youth Shelter and Drop-In Facility A+• *Low-Income Housing Projects B-• Improved Needle Drop Box Service A• Public Education B+• Public Health Outreach A+

The ‘cost’ of alcohol abuse• The Public Health Approach to Alcohol Policy report cited the impactof alcohol misuse/consumption for our specific interior healthregion; It was documented [utilizing AOD Monitoring Projectmethods], in 2006:• Interior Health Authority had the second highest rate of alcoholcauseddeaths among the five regional health authorities.• All health authorities showed a variation in alcohol-caused mortalityrates between 2001 and 2006, yet only Interior Health Authority hadan actual increase in alcohol-caused mortality.• In 2007, Interior Health had rates higher than the provincial averagerates of alcohol-caused hospitalizations.• And, when aggregating consumption levels according to healthregions, Interior Health Authority had the highest rate of alcoholconsumption in 2007. (p.14-17)• ***Between 1992 and 2007, sales of alcoholic beverages in BritishColumbia increased by 82.2 per cent from $1.46 billion to $2.66 billion.(p. 25) …advocate some taxation $ be returned to communities!www.carbc.ca

Harm Reduction• Harm reduction is used as anapproach that first seeks to minimizethe harms caused by substance use,rather than requiring people to stoptheir use immediately (as often notinitially a practical expectation).• This approach does not condoneillegal drug use – instead the focus ison SAFETY & stabilization for theindividual – with a “long”-term goal ofabstinence (if achievable).

Addressing Causal Factors ~• Determinants of Health ~Current trend/focus on homelessness, housing &outreach ~ many positive actions since 2003-2005. Our communities areencouraged to offer housing with practical support programs attached [forresident’s rehabilitation], considered essential to sustain housing, a keydeterminant of health.• Ongoing efforts locally – Publications ‘activities at a glance’, LPRC “LittleBlack Book”, KCR Street Survival Guides & Guide for Service providers….• Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance (MEIA), then renamed theMinistry of Housing & Social Development (MHSD) …recently changedagain …now called the Ministry of Social Development launched the HIP(Homelessness Intervention Project) ~ target group is chronic homelessnesswith addictions and mental health/corrections involvement.• Local linkages for access to emergency shelter beds have demonstratedcommunity coordination. *Concern regarding employability for some peopleattempting to attain a healthier lifestyle in current economic climate.• Central Okanagan Poverty Report Card, 2009 [challenges &recommendations] noted a ‘needs improvement’ in the areas of income,housing, child care, nutrition and health. Some progress acknowledged inthe areas of housing, nutrition and health. 2010 State of the ChildReport listed similar outcomes; addition of full kindergarten, etc.• New Community Justice Project ….– Etc.

Protective Detention {Sobering Centre}• “Sobering Centre initiative” – The intent is to offer a brief ‘safe haven’ for vulnerableindividuals identified in the community as under the influence of alcohol and/or otherdrugs ~ and, considered to be at risk of receiving and/or causing further harm to selfor others.• The goal of this proposed centre is to replace ‘default’ expensive communityresources such as RCMP cells and/or, Kelowna General Hospital EmergencyDepartment, typically accessed when there is no place else to go.• It may also provide an appropriate, humane option for RCMP, ambulance attendants,community outreach workers and others who respond to intoxicants found on thestreet, outside a business, in an alley-way, park, causing a disturbance in a privatehome, etc.• {Please note, although the proposal cites Crossroads as a potential vendor – as nocall for proposals have been issued…due to no available funding to develop theresource…Crossroads kindly consented for their Centre to be utilized as atemplate/resource to assist in explaining the concept.}*Acquiring capital and operational costs remains the critical issue. Ongoing advocacy &action by the RDCO Board & community necessary….

FYI: Overwhelming support for Vancouversobering centre by Suzanne Fournier, The Province December 9, 2010A “sobering centre” that could save the lives of people arrested for being drunk is getting overwhelming supportfrom police, health and native advocates. A standing-room-only crowd Thursday, at a conference convened bythe Frank Paul Society, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association and the Elizabeth Fry Society, heard top policeofficials say they fully back the concept. All that’s needed to start up a sobering centre is money and politicalwill. “We believe very much in having a sobering centre — we don’t see a downside to anything we heardtoday, because if even one life is saved it’s worth it,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner Al Macintyre in aninterview. Macintyre noted a sobering centre could save both lives and money, explaining that of the 182,000people RCMP take into custody in B.C. each year, 19 per cent are arrested for being “drunk in a public place.”He noted that a “reallocation” of policing resources along with provincial and municipal money could start up analternative to jail or the drunk tank.Steve Mattsson from Portland’s David Hooper Detox Centre, said his city’s integrated sobering facilities, “anational model,” helps 13,000 people a year. A roving van staffed by emergency medical technicians takesdrunks or drug addicts to a “spartan” but efficient sobering station, said Mattsson. There is also a 54-bed,longer-term detox program and access to housing for those on measured alcohol doses and for those whofinally kick addictions.Vancouver Police Insp. Scott Thompson agreed that a similar system should be installed in Metro Vancouver,noting the VPD backs the sobering centre concept recommended by the Davies Inquiry into the death of FrankPaul, an alcoholic Mi’kmaq left to die by a rookie officer in Dec. 1998. “Alcoholism is a health issue, not acriminal issue,” said Thompson. “At 2 a.m. on a rainy evening we’d love to take people to a place where theycan be looked after. Otherwise, we end up having the revolving-door system.”Shawn Bayes of the Elizabeth Fry Society said a review of B.C. coroners’ statistics shows “at least 18 peoplebetween 2008 and 2010 likely would not have died if they received medical attention in a sobering centre.”

Building on Goals, tasks for 2011/2012:• Community collaboration/advocacy {continue to develop, support andsustain working relationships within service sector…urban health},– Continue active participation on various community advisory &networking committees.– Assist community/other organizations address areas of need and/ordevelopment/expansion as identified.• Housing – Emphasis on supporting/reviewing Shelter, Supportive andTransitional housing – Create an inventory of services {Housing resourceswith supports by March 2011} and then identify strengths and gaps – createspecific need action plans. *Anticipated focus on ‘stabilization resources’.• Funding – Liaison for Service Canada (HPS funding) – PHAT-CO concludedin August 2010 …assist with the possible creation of a ‘community entity’,develop a Homelessness Action Plan, & support/assist with other proposals.• Criminal Justice – Community Justice Project & link with Probation & Parole.• Addiction Recovery – Facilitator, Central Okanagan Recovery HomeAlliance and other related community partners ….

HousingSheltering the Hard to [sustain]• What are the current needs ofour most challenging to house?• Are resources available &accessible to meet these needs?…Teamwork, utilizing acollaborative multi-resourceapproach to residential,supportive care is key andremains a vital component whenattempting to sustain housing forindividuals who are generallyvulnerable with complex needs.It takes a community….

Homelessness estimates• In April 2007, a homeless count estimated there were 119people accessing shelters and 150 people ‘on the street’.• In November/December 2009, there was an average of 111adults accessing available shelter beds nightly [Kelowna’sGospel Mission, Alexandra Gardner Safe Shelter & Inn from theCold] and about 14 youth accessing OB&GC shelter beds foran average total of 125 individuals accessing formal sheltersupports.• *This number does not include the number of women currentlyresiding at the local Women’s Shelter, men/women in hospitalor in police cells/custody (with no fixed address).• Also, this number may fluctuate due to temperature, season,finances, substance abuse, etc.•

Assessing potential homelessnessIt is not possible to offer an actual number for homeless people notaccessing formalized shelter beds yet, considering it is said an estimated 4out of 5 homeless Canadians don’t live on the street, the ‘hiddenhomeless’, it could be debated utilizing our local ‘125 sample’ as a baselinenumber ~ loosely defining them as the 1 in 5 absolute homeless who do liveon the street {…although admittedly not all of our ‘absolute homeless’access shelter beds}, a likely low estimate of 625 people may have beenhomeless [absolute & relative/hidden homeless] locally in early 2010.Considering another statistic that over 80% of our Canadian homeless areconsidered improperly housed, homelessness remains a serious concern inthe Central Okanagan as well as every other community inCanada. www.hiddenhomeless.caAlso, not included in the estimate above are the population referred to as‘relative homeless’ ~ these individuals have shelter, a place to live but theiraccommodation may be considered inadequate and/or the person hascognitive/environmental issues that impacts their ability to sustain thishousing.

Complexity of homelessness• Currently in the Central Okanagan, some of our homelessresidents are able to access motel rooms [winter rates] that aretypically not available in the spring/summer during touristseason.• Others may be ‘housed’ temporarily in detox, treatment,recovery beds and other shorter-term accommodation without a‘next step’ or planned place to go.• Many of our homeless, especially youth, are said to be ‘couchsurfing’and some, {especially women}, may be residing intemporary, unsafe locations due to having nowhere else to go.• Therefore, assessing homelessness numbers is a truly complexquestion. …yet, with new housing initiatives, more resourcesavailable! Positive action! Current ‘HIP’ estimate is, over 400[adult] individuals are identified as currently homeless locally –receiving income assistance [with a ‘no fixed address’ cited]….

One new focus of expanded role:Meeting basic needs – Shelter,transitional and supportivehousing.Overview of local available &Overview of local available &pending residential resources attached….Next step: Working with Advisory Committeeto identify assets, needs & gaps in residentialsupport …develop action/work plan toresolve/address gap(s).

AG Safe Centre (NOW Canada):As a 20 bed low-barrier shelter, AGSC acceptsany female, regardless of age, race orcircumstance, as long as they are homeless anda bed is available. Supports include a safeenvironment, personalized case management, aclean bed, nutritious meals, free laundryfacilities, toiletries and clothing as needed, andreferrals to various community supports. Duringthe winter months, the B.C. government’sExtreme Weather Response Policy allows thesociety to shelter up to 10 additional women andchildren.

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Shelter:Men's HostelKelowna’s Gospel Mission provide short-term accommodations for up to90 men on a regular basis, including:• Comfortable beds• Clean Bedding• Showers• Laundry• Hygiene Items• BreakfastKelowna's Gospel Mission offers a warm, safe, secure, structuredenvironment providing basic physical, emotional, and spiritual care for allseek help. Case management and other services also available.

Richter Street Shelter (opened October 2005)• Youth (age 13-18)• Low barrier - 10 + Beds• 8:00pm – 8:00am• 21 day/stay• Extended services on weekend days• Linkages to other Okanagan Boys & GirlsClubs Services …and communityresources.

Inn From the ColdInn from the Cold was established in 1999 in response to the need in Kelowna foremergency shelter. Inn from the Cold – Kelowna is a volunteer-based project.Mandate:• To provide emergency overnight shelter to people living on the street during thecoldest winter months (maximum capacity is 35, with an average capacity of 28).• To welcome those seeking shelter, keeping in mind safety of and respect for guests,volunteers and staff.• To advocate on behalf of persons experiencing homelessness.• Guests are individuals and couples in the Kelowna area who are facing a night onthe street in the cold months of winter.• Guests are 18 years of age or older.• Women, couples and people employed or seeking employment through a recognizedlabour market are given first priority.• Kelowna has very limited emergency shelter for women. There is no emergencyshelter available for couples, other than Inn from the Cold-Kelowna.

Cardington Apartments, JHSCardington Apartments consists of 30 apartments with support andprogramming available on site. This is low barrier housing based on harmreduction. Tenants must require, and be willing to use, the supportprogram.To be eligible, tenants must be 19 or over, homeless and have a currentsubstance dependence and/or mental illness that has made it difficult tofind and keep housing. If there are ongoing or recent actions that makethe potential tenant a safety risk for themselves, others or staff, they maynot be eligible.Cardington Apartments is suitable for tenants that have tried to keephousing in the past but have been evicted due to challenges with dailyliving skills, and/or behaviors that some landlords do not understand orare unable to work around. Tenants shouldhave the potential to live on their own andshould be physically and medically able tolive in an independent setting.

- Willowbridge is a 40 unit supportive/transitional housingprogram for individuals on limited incomes who are and/or atriskof homelessness and, have experienced significant barriersto maintaining long-term housing. Opened in August 2010!- Applicants Require up to 6 months of transitional housing to:– improve life skills - overcome barriers– secure longer-term housing - increase wellness– (re) connect and develop social and service providernetwork

y Contributed - Story: 56969Sep 17, 2010 / 2:00 pmWhite Buffalo Lodge• Temporary motel conversion into 39 affordableapartments for youth, families, elders andpeople at risk of homelessness.• Creative, City of Kelowna use of a property -homelessness and affordability concerns.• Partner with: Ki-Low-NaFriendship Society …Okanagan Boys & GirlsClubs, IHA & BC Housing

Some additional {Mental Health & relatedissues focused} residential ~• Okanagan Mental Health Services Society @717-3368 ~ Assisted living (5 homes) and Coral House(24/7 staffed resource Group Home). These andseveral other transitional & group homes ~ FlorinHouse, etc. ~ REFERRAL via Interior Health{Mental Health} @250-868-7788 …. White Heather{250-763-0456}, also receives referrals from IHA.• Adult Integrated Mental Health Services Society(AIMHSS) @250-868-2115 {partnership with Karis}has 2 homes. Karis Support Society also has otherseveral mental health & addictions supportive livingaccommodation @250-860-9507• CMHA ~ Rosemead @250-861-3644

The Society of Hope• The Society has three central locations thatprovide ten short-term homes for women andwomen with children. Short Term housing ishousing for a period of one month to one year.Residents receive many additional servicesfrom the Society during their residency. Theseservices include food, clothing, encouragementand support.

Tutt Street PlacePending Housing – 39 unit supportive housingfor women with or without children…underconstruction!Tutt Street Place is located at 2970 Tutt. St. Thisresource will be managed by New Opportunitiesfor Women (NOW) Canada Society.

New Gate ApartmentsPENDING construction• New Gate Apartments will be a 49 unit transitional housing development foradult men and women who require support to maintain their housingbecause of the presence of complex health and social issues.• Delayed project ~ Funding re-announced on May 14, 2010; currentlyawaiting ground-breaking to commence construction.• Support services, those required to sustain independent living will beprovided on an individualized basis with outreach as the main method ofservice delivery.• The project is a partnership between Province of BC, City of Kelowna andthe John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan. It is designedto fill an important gap in the continuum of housing in Kelowna.

Supportive Recovery Homes:“Provide a safe & supportive living environmentfor people seeking help to recover fromsubstance use and related issues”.Locally, there are several faith-based (Christian)recovery homes and severalothers with a generalistapproach.

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs:Harmony House [faith-based] was established as a home for women incrisis ~ due to the ill effects of substance abuse and related issues. TheirMission is to reach out and provide assistance to troubled and hurtingwomen as well as their children [when appropriate/able]. Harmony Housecan accommodate up to 6 women [up-to 18 months in duration]. Theirrecovery program includes the Genesis Process, a relapse preventionprogram structured for addictive/compulsive behaviours. Group andindividual sessions focus on identifying and working through theunderlying issues that drive compulsive addictive behaviour. HarmonyHouse also offers follow up for graduates, as well as a day program forthose who qualify. In process of transition….Shiloh House is an 8 bed second stage recovery home for women [nolonger with children – effective January 2011] that opened in September2006. This resource offers a greater level of independence where womenmay live with their children, work or go back to school, and obtainvaluable life skills such as maintaining a household and cooking their ownmeals.

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs:Men of Destiny WAS a supportive living resource is a 10 bed recoveryhome for men [19+] who are struggling with addiction and typicallyexperiencing crisis due to life-controlling issues associated with alcoholand other drug addiction. Programs are biblically based and designed toassist men in establishing interdependence and stability as well aspromoting each individual’s spiritual, physical, emotional and socialneeds. The Purpose of Men of Destiny is:• to provide a safe, secure and structured environment• to help the men adjust to community living• to identify the causes underlying their needs for shelter• to turn these men from takers into givers• Men of Destiny, with community support offers:• Life Skills Training• Job Preparation• Financial Planning• Family Education• Addictions Counselling ~ Genesis Process Relapse Prevention• Personalized Christian Education

Bedford Place, John Howard Society:Bedford Place Supportive Recovery Home evolved post a collaborativepartnership [between community non-profit & government] to create a safe,sustainable recovery home environment for men. Bedford Place, a 10 bedduplex ~ 2nd stage recovery home offers a semi-independent livingenvironment for men [aged 19+] who typically have maintained abstinencefrom alcohol, illicit drugs and/or abuse of prescribed or non-prescribedmedication for at least a three month interval.The goal of Bedford Place is to convey a safe, supportive environmentwhere residents may engage in programs that help support, strengthen andmaintain their recovery from substance abuse ~ as well as promoteindependent living (when possible). The management and staff of BedfordPlace assist residents with implementation of individualized wellness plansdesigned to improve quality of life as well as promote essential life skilldevelopment necessary for transitioning residents to the next-phase ofhealthier living. Residents assist with household duties such as groceryshopping, food preparation, cleaning and recreation/planning.Bedford Place is abstinence-based yet, as necessary, adheres to apragmatic and realistic approach to managing relapse.

Karis Support Society:Karis Support Society’s target population is women impacted by addiction,mental and physical health concerns. Their intent is to provide servicesbeyond basic needs so clients may attain the skills, confidence, andabilities (within individual capability) said to promote healthy living and overtime, potential independence. {House 45-50 residents, including babies.}Esther Place Recovery Centre is a one year long-term faith-basedrecovery residential centre for women age 19 and beyond. The programconsists of daily group study as it relates to recovery from drug and alcoholaddictions in addition to other programs such as individual counselling,Pilates, garden therapy, etc. (5 bed)Lydia House, a second stage recovery home was opened to offeraccommodation for four women who have completed addiction treatmentprograms but do not feel ready for independent living. (4 bed)Karis Village is a safe, supportive home & learning environment forpregnant/new mothers attempting to recover from addiction. Thisinnovative program/residential care offers women with complex needs anopportunity to parent their babies, most of whom otherwise would not havebeen able to retain physical care. *Recently housed an extended family!

Crossroads Integrative Addiction Services:Hollywood House for women and Tarbet House for men are Crossroad’s twoSupportive Living programs which provides a safe, supportive environmentwhere clients have mandatory programming 4 mornings per week for the first8 weeks of their stay. After completion of this first stage of programming,clients participate in schooling, job readiness training, mental healthprogramming or any other number of programs in the community. Clients areexpected to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol, and all programmingand support is geared towards clients making lifestyle changes and healthierliving. Both programs have fully qualified professionals experienced in dealingwith addiction, mental health, life skills, family issues and eating disorders andabuse issues.Staff are available 7 days a week to assist clients in whatever their needs areto be successful in their recovery. Even though in both programs clients areexpected to be abstinent, our philosophy and treatment approach is one of abio-psych-social model and we treat relapse as a learning experience insteadof a failure.Tarbet House houses 22-24 men, and Hollywood House, offers housing andprogramming for 10 women.

Freedoms’ Door -Freedom’s Door provides a nurturing, supportive living environment in whichmen recovering from addiction are offered the tools to transform their livespursuing personal, academic, and professional goals for the purpose ofimproving their quality of life and becoming contributing members of ourcommunity. (30 bed multi-stage resource)Program: a solid 12 Step, life skills and spiritual formation program followed bygradual transition into employment, education and finally a healthy livingenvironment of their own.Freedom’s Door residential recovery program is categorized in three phases:1. understanding the problem ~ stabilization is the focus for the first 4-6 weeksof residency as well as identification of local supports to address individualwellness needs2. learning life skills ~ emphasis on group therapy, written assignments &individual counseling for the next 6-12 weeks3. building on the foundation ~ a community reintegration action plan isdeveloped, implemented in stages with long-term support (from staff).Additional assistance from community resources such as employmentprograms, health services and, personal assets (positive friends and/or family)is encouraged to assist a successful transition back to community.

NOW Canada’s Residential Safe HomeProgram –• Safe and supportive transitional housing for sexually exploited females.• There are three safe homes with a total of 13 beds, including emergencybeds. One home is for moms and their children and two homes are forsingle participants.• Each home operates with a live-in House Director who ensures a safe,alcohol and drug-free environment. The House Directors also bringstructure to the homes since most participants are used to living with nostructure, expectations, or boundaries, and they work with thoseparticipants who need help developing life skills (e.g. cooking, cleaning,laundry).• House Directors ensure participants remain respectful of other residentsand follow house rules (e.g. follow through with chores, eat dinnertogether, attend weekly house meetings, and abide by curfews).• Clients are assisted in developing self-esteem and communication skills,and model and teach the necessary skills to live and work with otherpeople, including accountability and responsibility.

Ozanam House – Society of St. Vincent de PaulOzanam House provides affordable, supportive recovery housingand learning centre for men in a stable, drug and alcohol freesetting. Ozanam House, a 19 bed residential home was openedto offer “a hand up, not a hand out” to high risk, struggling men[age 29+] who are seeking a better life.Ozanam House employs onsite staff, ready to assist motivatedresidents make meaningful changes to improve their overallhealth and wellness ~ as well as to support a home-likeatmosphere.Ozanam House provides an “environment in which personaldevelopment can flourish….allowing them to become moreproductive members of our community”.Ozanam House is in transition – will be offering residency for menwith 30 days abstinence …previously 3 months.

Resource Summary for Shelter, Transitionaland Supportive/Recovery Beds:•155 + Shelter beds {mats added forextreme weather protocol *not needed last 2 years.}•119 + transitional beds {excludes Mental Healthcontracted sites}•170 + Supportive & Recovery Beds [10 pending]= 444+ beds {excludes pending}•88 longer-term housing units pending {Tutt Streetand Rutland Road}.= including ‘pending’ = 542 + beds.

Other not-for-profit low income Housing ~• Society of Hope @250-862-8233• Columbian Centennial Housing @250-862-3206• Father Delestre Housing @250-860-1128• Kiwanis Towers @250-763-2660• Okanagan Métis & Aboriginal Housing @250-763-7747• Pleasantville Homes Society @250-764-2022• Evangel Manner @250-762-6225• Okanagan Manner @250-862-9518• NOW Canada @250-763-3876• BC Housing @1-800-834-7149 (list) www.bchousing.orgMORE resources listed onKelowna Community Resources!www.kcr.ca

Youth residential resources (not(not addiction focused/specific)Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs @250-868-8541• Penny Lane: 6 beds• Shelter 10 beds• Gateway Suite: 2 beds• Scattered Sites: Began in June – 2/1 one bedroom suites & 6 units at White Buffalo (9 beds)• Bail Beds: 3 family homes (3 beds for youth justice)• EPS: 5 foster homes (only for young people in the care of MCFD)ARC Programs Ltd. @250-763-2977• ARC House: 4 beds (only for kids in MCFD Care) - CLOSED• Youth Agreements: Provide financial support for 16 to 18 year olds not in care, but highrisk. No beds attached, youth are to find housing on their own in thecommunity. A large percentage of youth referred to the programcome from Reconnect.The Bridge Youth & Family Services @250-763-0456• Lawrence Avenue Group Home: 4 beds (only for kids in care) - CLOSED• Mentor Suites: 10 suites (only for kids in care)*MCFD has a network of [family-based] foster homes in the community. The challenge is thatthere are little to no foster placements for youth, so foster care is a difficult to place option forthose 15 and up.• Now Canada (15+ sexually exploitation)

Residential Resources for Seniors….This summary does not highlight specificresources/various levels of care for seniorsdue to the basic fact this topic is outside ofthe realm of this role and, could easily beit’s own separate presentation…. Yet, manyof the services listed do house and supportsome of our local seniors.

Other essential supports [not listed] ~It is important to recognize there are many othergovernment organizations, community serviceproviders, volunteers, business, and community-atlargesupports who are not cited in this presentationyet are critical for assisting vulnerable populations toaccess and sustain housing. It is community workingtogether ~ offering support/practical assistance,resources & creative strategy that shelter our hard tohouse! No one service can respond to the complexneeds of some of our most compromised citizens.Please visit www.kcr.bc.ca for additional local resources.

New Addition to Service Sector –‘Community Justice Project’:• Community Justice project – launched onSeptember 8, 2010… community court model.• Criteria; Homelessness, substance use issuesand/or mental health concerns.– Client is said to have a high use of emergencyservices.– Said to have a willingness to address issues, voicea willingness to change.– Compliance with past orders.

Recent loss – Significant core fundingto Living Positive Resource Centre• LPRC offers information, education andindividual/community support ~ primary, secondaryand tertiary prevention of blood borne pathogensinfection including HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C.• {Until January 2011} Harm reduction education anddistribution site (supplies).• Advocacy [stigma] & community development.• New address: 168 Asher Rd, Kelowna BC, V1X 3H6Ph: (778) 753-5830Fax: (778) 753-5832

Summary….• This social development coordinator roleinvolves + + relationship building yet, via thenature of the mandate, remains vulnerable tocriticism due to some of the perceivedcontroversial subject/issues areas examined.• Goal – supporting safer communities (urban health)– Encouraging service sector review forneed/sustainability, partnership building and growth.– Mentor/educator role …advocate, communitydevelopment.– Establishing ‘action plans’, & assistance withmaintaining requirements/eligibility for funders.

Some noted {in document} & relevant CONTACTS:Kelowna Alcohol and Drug Clinic @250-868-7788Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre @250-763-4905 (A&D counsellor & outreach services)Crossroads Detox/treatment @250-860-4001Phoenix Detox (Kamloops) @1-877-318-1177Alcoholics Anonymous (24 Hour) @250-763-5555Narcotics Anonymous (24 Hour) @250-718-7990Kelowna General Hospital Emergency @250-862-4495Kelowna General Hospital Psychiatry @250-862-4478/4479Kelowna Urban Outreach Health Services @250-868-2230Kelowna Adult Mental Health Centre @250-868-7788Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) @250-861-3644BRAINTRUST Canada @250-762-3233Okanagan Advocacy & Resource Centre (OARS) @250-979-0201Okanagan Mental Health Services Society @250-717-3368Elizabeth Fry Society @250-763-4613John Howard Society @250-763-1331New Opportunities for Women Canada (NOW Canada) @250-763-3876Ministry of Social Development {welfare} @250-861-7373Women’s Shelter @250-763-1040 [focus domestic abuse – not addiction resource]Alexandra Gardner Safe Shelter 250-763-2262 – women’s shelter {accepts children}Inn From the Cold (support/seasonal shelter Nov-Mar) @250-448-6403 – co-edGospel Mission @250-763-3737 – men’s shelterFreedoms Door @250-717-0472 – men’s recovery homeOzanam House @250-762-4673 – men’s recovery homeBedford Place @250-717-0702 – men’s recovery homeTarbet House @250-860-4001 – men’s recovery homeHarmony/Shiloh House @250-763-6544 – women’s recovery homeEsther Place @250-860-9507 – women’s recovery homeHollywood House @250-860-4001 – women’s recoveryRCMP @250-762-3300 etc., etc., etc.,

Contact:Christene WalshChristene.Walsh@cord.bc.caRDCO Social DevelopmentCoordinator(250) 469-6291