[PPT] - Update: New Social Development Update: New Social Development PowerPoint Presentation

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Update: New Social Development Update: New Social Development Coordinator role Coordinator role Coordinator role Coordinator role

Regional District of Central Okanagan, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Regional Board Meeting Regional Board Meeting

Thursday, January 13 Thursday, January 13th

th, 2011

, 2011

Christene Walsh, M.S.W. Christene Walsh, M.S.W.

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Social Development Coordinator Social Development Coordinator (building

(building

n former Drug Policy Coordinator role):
n former Drug Policy Coordinator role):

The Social Development Coordinator [SDC] role, utilizing an urban health [community development] approach, acts as a resource for not-for-profit and government organizations, the community at-large and the employer – Regional District of Central Okanagan. A specific focus is to assist organizations who provide harm reduction, prevention, treatment and enforcement services for persons in need. The target enforcement services for persons in need. The target population may be chemically dependent, homeless [at risk], mentally and/or physically ill, criminal justice involved and/or compromised in other ways. The SDC promotes community health & wellness [safety] via assisting partnership building between existing services as well as to problem-solve, help strengthen programs as well as to encourage, facilitate and support the development of new initiatives geared to helping the target clientele and, our community at large.

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Urban Health defined as…. Urban Health defined as….

“The status of health in urban populations” (Medical Definition, 1998) & “The health of a

population that lives and works closely together, usually in an incorporated area, such as a city or town, with a common water supply and with similar environmental conditions” (Mosby’s dental dictionary, 2008).

“Where people live affects their health and chances of leading flourishing lives. Communities

and neighbourhoods that ensure access to basic goods, that are socially cohesive, that are designed to promote good physical and psychological wellbeing, and that are protective of the natural 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 and working conditions, the quality of physical and socio-economic environment and the quality and accessibility of care services.” (World Health Organization, 2003). and 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

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What is “ What is “Mental Health Mental Health”? ”?

The World Health Organization (WHO) definition

f mental ‘health’ is “a state of well-being ~
in which the individual realizes his or her
wn abilities,
can cope with the normal stresses of life,
can cope with the normal stresses of life,
can work productively and fruitfully,
and, is able to make a contribution to his
r her community.”

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The The Four Pillars Four Pillars Coalition Coalition {from the former Drug {from the former Drug Policy Coordinator role} listed four Policy Coordinator role} listed four main main goals to goals to target … target …that that remain applicable remain applicable:

Greater Coordination and Cooperation: Define and

implement a coordinated response to problematic drug use [and related issues], and to ensure the continued relevance

f that response through ongoing research and consultation.
Improved Public Health: Address drug-related health and

[related] welfare issues through effective prevention, [related] welfare issues through effective prevention, treatment and harm reduction activities.

Enhanced Quality of Life: Improve the social and economic

quality of life for the community, by reducing the negative effects of problematic drug use [and related issues].

Restored Public Order: Restore public order, by

aggressively targeting drug-related threats to public safety and security in the Central Okanagan.

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28 Actions 28 Actions of Drug Policy Coordinator role ~

f Drug Policy Coordinator role ~ maintain priority

maintain priority focus/bring forward 5 listed actions focus/bring forward 5 listed actions [‘*’ & highlighted in red]

[‘*’ & highlighted in red] into new role:

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-

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+

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The ‘cost’ of alcohol abuse The ‘cost’ of alcohol abuse

The Public Health Approach to Alcohol Policy report cited the impact
f alcohol misuse/consumption for our specific interior health

region; It was documented [utilizing AOD Monitoring Project methods], in 2006:

Interior Health Authority had the second highest rate of alcohol-

caused deaths among the five regional health authorities.

All health authorities showed a variation in alcohol-caused mortality

rates between 2001 and 2006, yet only Interior Health Authority had an actual increase in alcohol-caused mortality. an actual increase in alcohol-caused mortality.

In 2007, Interior Health had rates higher than the provincial average

rates of alcohol-caused hospitalizations.

And, when aggregating consumption levels according to health

regions, Interior Health Authority had the highest rate of alcohol consumption in 2007. (p.14-17)

***Between 1992 and 2007, sales of alcoholic beverages in British

Columbia 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

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Harm Reduction Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is used as an

approach that first seeks to minimize the harms caused by substance use, rather than requiring people to stop their use immediately (as often not initially a practical expectation).

This approach does not condone

illegal drug use – instead the focus is

n SAFETY & stabilization for the

individual – with a “long”-term goal of abstinence (if achievable).

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Addressing Causal Addressing Causal Factors Factors ~

Determinants of Health ~Current trend/focus on homelessness, housing &
utreach ~ many positive actions since 2003-2005. Our communities are

encouraged to offer housing with practical support programs attached [for resident’s rehabilitation], considered essential to sustain housing, a key determinant of health.

Ongoing efforts locally – Publications ‘activities at a glance’, LPRC “Little

Black Book”, KCR Street Survival Guides & Guide for Service providers….

Ministry of Employment & Income Assistance (MEIA), then renamed the

Ministry of Housing & Social Development (MHSD) …recently changed again …now called the Ministry of Social Development launched the HIP (Homelessness Intervention Project) ~ target group is chronic homelessness (Homelessness Intervention Project) ~ target group is chronic homelessness with addictions and mental health/corrections involvement.

Local linkages for access to emergency shelter beds have demonstrated

community coordination. *Concern regarding employability for some people attempting 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 in the areas of housing, nutrition and health. 2010 State of the Child Report listed similar outcomes; addition of full kindergarten, etc.

New Community Justice Project ….

– Etc.

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Protective Detention Protective Detention {Sobering Centre} {Sobering Centre}

“Sobering Centre initiative” – The intent is to offer a brief ‘safe haven’ for vulnerable

individuals identified in the community as under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs ~ and, considered to be at risk of receiving and/or causing further harm to self

r others.
The goal of this proposed centre is to replace ‘default’ expensive community

resources such as RCMP cells and/or, Kelowna General Hospital Emergency Department, 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 the community outreach workers and others who respond to intoxicants found on the street, outside a business, in an alley-way, park, causing a disturbance in a private home, etc.

{Please note, although the proposal cites Crossroads as a potential vendor – as no

call for proposals have been issued…due to no available funding to develop the resource…Crossroads kindly consented for their Centre to be utilized as a template/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….

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FYI: FYI: Overwhelming support for Vancouver Overwhelming support for Vancouver sobering centre sobering centre by Suzanne Fournier, The Province December 9, 2010

by Suzanne Fournier, The Province December 9, 2010

A “sobering centre” that could save the lives of people arrested for being drunk is getting overwhelming support from police, health and native advocates. A standing-room-only crowd Thursday, at a conference convened by the Frank Paul Society, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association and the Elizabeth Fry Society, heard top police

fficials say they fully back the concept. All that’s needed to start up a sobering centre is money and political
will. “We believe very much in having a sobering centre — we don’t see a downside to anything we heard

today, because if even one life is saved it’s worth it,” said RCMP Assistant Commissioner Al Macintyre in an

interview. Macintyre noted a sobering centre could save both lives and money, explaining that of the 182,000

people 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 an alternative to jail or the drunk tank. Steve Mattsson from Portland’s David Hooper Detox Centre, said his city’s integrated sobering facilities, “a Steve Mattsson from Portland’s David Hooper Detox Centre, said his city’s integrated sobering facilities, “a national model,” helps 13,000 people a year. A roving van staffed by emergency medical technicians takes drunks 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 who finally 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 Frank Paul, an alcoholic Mi’kmaq left to die by a rookie officer in Dec. 1998. “Alcoholism is a health issue, not a criminal issue,” said Thompson. “At 2 a.m. on a rainy evening we’d love to take people to a place where they can 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 people between 2008 and 2010 likely would not have died if they received medical attention in a sobering centre.”

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Building on Goals, tasks for 2011/2012: Building on Goals, tasks for 2011/2012:

Community collaboration/advocacy {continue to develop, support and

sustain 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/or development/expansion as identified.

Housing – Emphasis on supporting/reviewing Shelter, Supportive and

Transitional housing – Create an inventory of services {Housing resources Transitional housing – Create an inventory of services {Housing resources with supports by March 2011} and then identify strengths and gaps – create specific need action plans. *Anticipated focus on ‘stabilization resources’.

Funding – Liaison for Service Canada (HPS funding) – PHAT-CO concluded

in 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 Home

Alliance and other related community partners ….

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Sheltering the Hard to [sustain] Sheltering the Hard to [sustain] Housing Housing

What are the current needs of
ur most challenging to house?
Are resources available &

accessible to meet these needs? …Teamwork, utilizing a collaborative multi-resource collaborative multi-resource approach to residential, supportive care is key and remains a vital component when attempting to sustain housing for individuals who are generally vulnerable with complex needs. It takes a community….

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Homelessness estimates Homelessness estimates

In April 2007, a homeless count estimated there were 119

people accessing shelters and 150 people ‘on the street’.

In November/December 2009, there was an average of 111

adults accessing available shelter beds nightly [Kelowna’s Gospel Mission, Alexandra Gardner Safe Shelter & Inn from the Cold] and about 14 youth accessing OB&GC shelter beds for an average total of 125 individuals accessing formal shelter an average total of 125 individuals accessing formal shelter supports.

*This number does not include the number of women currently

residing at the local Women’s Shelter, men/women in hospital

r in police cells/custody (with no fixed address).
Also, this number may fluctuate due to temperature, season,

finances, substance abuse, etc.

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Assessing potential homelessness Assessing potential homelessness

It is not possible to offer an actual number for homeless people not accessing formalized shelter beds yet, considering it is said an estimated 4

ut of 5 homeless Canadians don’t live on the street, the ‘hidden

homeless’, it could be debated utilizing our local ‘125 sample’ as a baseline number ~ loosely defining them as the 1 in 5 absolute homeless who do live

n the street {…although admittedly not all of our ‘absolute homeless’

access shelter beds}, a likely low estimate of 625 people may have been homeless [absolute & relative/hidden homeless] locally in early 2010. Considering another statistic that over 80% of our Canadian homeless are Considering another statistic that over 80% of our Canadian homeless are considered improperly housed, homelessness remains a serious concern in the Central Okanagan as well as every other community in

Canada. www.hiddenhomeless.ca

Also, not included in the estimate above are the population referred to as ‘relative homeless’ ~ these individuals have shelter, a place to live but their accommodation may be considered inadequate and/or the person has cognitive/environmental issues that impacts their ability to sustain this housing.

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Complexity of homelessness Complexity of homelessness

Currently in the Central Okanagan, some of our homeless

residents are able to access motel rooms [winter rates] that are typically not available in the spring/summer during tourist season.

Others may be ‘housed’ temporarily in detox, treatment,

recovery beds and other shorter-term accommodation without a ‘next step’ or planned place to go. ‘next step’ or planned place to go.

Many of our homeless, especially youth, are said to be ‘couch-

surfing’ and some, {especially women}, may be residing in temporary, unsafe locations due to having nowhere else to go.

Therefore, assessing homelessness numbers is a truly complex
question. …yet, with new housing initiatives, more resources

available! 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]….

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One new focus of expanded role: One new focus of expanded role: Meeting basic needs Meeting basic needs – – Shelter, Shelter, transitional and supportive transitional and supportive housing. housing.

Overview of local available & Overview of local available & pending residential resources attached…. Next step: Working with Advisory Committee to identify assets, needs & gaps in residential support …develop action/work plan to resolve/address gap(s).

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AG Safe Centre (NOW Canada): AG Safe Centre (NOW Canada):

As a 20 bed low-barrier shelter, AGSC accepts any female, regardless of age, race or circumstance, as long as they are homeless and a bed is available. Supports include a safe environment, personalized case management, a clean bed, nutritious meals, free laundry clean bed, nutritious meals, free laundry facilities, toiletries and clothing as needed, and referrals to various community supports. During the winter months, the B.C. government’s Extreme Weather Response Policy allows the society to shelter up to 10 additional women and children.

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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Shelter: Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Shelter:

Men's Hostel Kelowna’s Gospel Mission provide short-term accommodations for up to 90 men on a regular basis, including:

Comfortable beds
Clean Bedding
Showers
Laundry
Hygiene Items
Laundry
Hygiene Items
Breakfast

Kelowna's Gospel Mission offers a warm, safe, secure, structured environment providing basic physical, emotional, and spiritual care for all seek help. Case management and other services also available.

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Richter Street Shelter Richter Street Shelter (opened October 2005)

(opened October 2005)

Youth (age 13-18)
Low barrier - 10 + Beds
8:00pm – 8:00am
21 day/stay
21 day/stay
Extended services on weekend days
Linkages to other Okanagan Boys & Girls

Clubs Services …and community resources.

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Inn From the Cold Inn From the Cold

Inn from the Cold was established in 1999 in response to the need in Kelowna for emergency shelter. Inn from the Cold – Kelowna is a volunteer-based project. Mandate:

To provide emergency overnight shelter to people living on the street during the

coldest 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. 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 on

the 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 recognized

labour market are given first priority.

Kelowna has very limited emergency shelter for women. There is no emergency

shelter available for couples, other than Inn from the Cold-Kelowna.

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Cardington Apartments, JHS Cardington Apartments, JHS

Cardington Apartments consists of 30 apartments with support and programming available on site. This is low barrier housing based on harm

reduction. Tenants must require, and be willing to use, the support

program. To be eligible, tenants must be 19 or over, homeless and have a current substance dependence and/or mental illness that has made it difficult to find and keep housing. If there are ongoing or recent actions that make the potential tenant a safety risk for themselves, others or staff, they may the potential tenant a safety risk for themselves, others or staff, they may not be eligible. Cardington Apartments is suitable for tenants that have tried to keep housing in the past but have been evicted due to challenges with daily living skills, and/or behaviors that some landlords do not understand or are unable to work around. Tenants should have the potential to live on their own and should be physically and medically able to live in an independent setting.

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Willowbridge is a 40 unit supportive/transitional housing

program for individuals on limited incomes who are and/or at- risk of homelessness and, have experienced significant barriers to maintaining long-term housing.

Opened in August 2010!

to 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 provider network

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White Buffalo Lodge White Buffalo Lodge

Temporary motel conversion into 39 affordable

apartments for youth, families, elders and people at risk of homelessness.

Creative, City of Kelowna use of a property -

homelessness and affordability concerns.

by Contributed - Story: 56969 Sep 17, 2010 / 2:00 pm

homelessness and affordability concerns.

Partner with: Ki-Low-Na

Friendship Society … Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs, IHA & BC Housing

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Some additional {Mental Health & related Some additional {Mental Health & related issues focused} residential ~ issues focused} residential ~

Okanagan Mental Health Services Society @717-

3368 ~ Assisted living (5 homes) and Coral House (24/7 staffed resource Group Home). These and several other transitional & group homes ~ Florin House, etc. ~ REFERRAL via Interior Health {Mental Health} @250-868-7788 …. White Heather {250-763-0456}, also receives referrals from IHA. {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 other several mental health & addictions supportive living accommodation @250-860-9507

CMHA ~ Rosemead @250-861-3644

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The Society of Hope The Society of Hope

The Society has three central locations that

provide ten short-term homes for women and women with children. Short Term housing is women with children. Short Term housing is housing for a period of one month to one year. Residents receive many additional services from the Society during their residency. These services include food, clothing, encouragement and support.

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Pending Housing – 39 unit supportive housing for women with or without children…under

Tutt Street Place

construction! Tutt Street Place is located at 2970 Tutt. St. This resource will be managed by New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Canada Society.

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New Gate Apartments New Gate Apartments PENDING construction PENDING construction

New Gate Apartments will be a 49 unit transitional housing development for

adult men and women who require support to maintain their housing because of the presence of complex health and social issues.

Delayed project ~ Funding re-announced on May 14, 2010; currently
Delayed project ~ Funding re-announced on May 14, 2010; currently

awaiting ground-breaking to commence construction.

Support services, those required to sustain independent living will be

provided on an individualized basis with outreach as the main method of service delivery.

The project is a partnership between Province of BC, City of Kelowna and

the John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan. It is designed to fill an important gap in the continuum of housing in Kelowna.

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Supportive Recovery Homes Supportive Recovery Homes:

“Provide a safe & supportive living environment for people seeking help to recover from substance use and related issues”. Locally, there are several faith-based (Christian) Locally, there are several faith-based (Christian) recovery homes and several

thers with a generalist

approach.

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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs: Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs:

Harmony House [faith-based] was established as a home for women in crisis ~ due to the ill effects of substance abuse and related issues. Their Mission is to reach out and provide assistance to troubled and hurting women as well as their children [when appropriate/able]. Harmony House can accommodate up to 6 women [up-to 18 months in duration]. Their recovery program includes the Genesis Process, a relapse prevention program structured for addictive/compulsive behaviours. Group and individual sessions focus on identifying and working through the underlying issues that drive compulsive addictive behaviour. Harmony House also offers follow up for graduates, as well as a day program for House also offers follow up for graduates, as well as a day program for those who qualify. In process of transition…. Shiloh House is an 8 bed second stage recovery home for women [no longer with children – effective January 2011] that opened in September

2006. This resource offers a greater level of independence where women

may live with their children, work or go back to school, and obtain valuable life skills such as maintaining a household and cooking their own meals.

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Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs: Kelowna’s Gospel Mission Programs:

Men of Destiny WAS a supportive living resource is a 10 bed recovery home for men [19+] who are struggling with addiction and typically experiencing crisis due to life-controlling issues associated with alcohol and other drug addiction. Programs are biblically based and designed to assist men in establishing interdependence and stability as well as promoting each individual’s spiritual, physical, emotional and social

needs. The Purpose of Men of Destiny is:
to provide a safe, secure and structured environment
to help the men adjust to community living
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

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Bedford Place, John Howard Society: Bedford Place, John Howard Society:

Bedford Place Supportive Recovery Home evolved post a collaborative partnership [between community non-profit & government] to create a safe, sustainable recovery home environment for men. Bedford Place, a 10 bed duplex ~ 2nd stage recovery home offers a semi-independent living environment for men [aged 19+] who typically have maintained abstinence from alcohol, illicit drugs and/or abuse of prescribed or non-prescribed medication for at least a three month interval. The goal of Bedford Place is to convey a safe, supportive environment where residents may engage in programs that help support, strengthen and where residents may engage in programs that help support, strengthen and maintain their recovery from substance abuse ~ as well as promote independent living (when possible). The management and staff of Bedford Place assist residents with implementation of individualized wellness plans designed to improve quality of life as well as promote essential life skill development necessary for transitioning residents to the next-phase of healthier living. Residents assist with household duties such as grocery shopping, food preparation, cleaning and recreation/planning. Bedford Place is abstinence-based yet, as necessary, adheres to a pragmatic and realistic approach to managing relapse.

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Karis Support Society: Karis Support Society:

Karis Support Society’s target population is women impacted by addiction, mental and physical health concerns. Their intent is to provide services beyond basic needs so clients may attain the skills, confidence, and abilities (within individual capability) said to promote healthy living and over time, potential independence. {House 45-50 residents, including babies.} Esther Place Recovery Centre is a one year long-term faith-based recovery residential centre for women age 19 and beyond. The program consists of daily group study as it relates to recovery from drug and alcohol addictions 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 offer accommodation for four women who have completed addiction treatment programs but do not feel ready for independent living. (4 bed) Karis Village is a safe, supportive home & learning environment for pregnant/new mothers attempting to recover from addiction. This innovative program/residential care offers women with complex needs an

pportunity to parent their babies, most of whom otherwise would not have

been able to retain physical care. *Recently housed an extended family!

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Crossroads Integrative Addiction Services: Crossroads Integrative Addiction Services:

Hollywood House for women and Tarbet House for men are Crossroad’s two Supportive Living programs which provides a safe, supportive environment where clients have mandatory programming 4 mornings per week for the first 8 weeks of their stay. After completion of this first stage of programming, clients participate in schooling, job readiness training, mental health programming or any other number of programs in the community. Clients are expected to remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol, and all programming and support is geared towards clients making lifestyle changes and healthier

living. Both programs have fully qualified professionals experienced in dealing

with addiction, mental health, life skills, family issues and eating disorders and with addiction, mental health, life skills, family issues and eating disorders and abuse issues. Staff are available 7 days a week to assist clients in whatever their needs are to be successful in their recovery. Even though in both programs clients are expected to be abstinent, our philosophy and treatment approach is one of a bio-psych-social model and we treat relapse as a learning experience instead

f a failure.

Tarbet House houses 22-24 men, and Hollywood House, offers housing and programming for 10 women.

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Freedoms’ Door Freedoms’ Door -

Freedom’s Door provides a nurturing, supportive living environment in which men recovering from addiction are offered the tools to transform their lives pursuing personal, academic, and professional goals for the purpose of improving their quality of life and becoming contributing members of our

community. (30 bed multi-stage resource)

Program: a solid 12 Step, life skills and spiritual formation program followed by gradual transition into employment, education and finally a healthy living environment 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 weeks
1. understanding the problem ~ stabilization is the focus for the first 4-6 weeks
f residency as well as identification of local supports to address individual

wellness needs

2. learning life skills ~ emphasis on group therapy, written assignments &

individual counseling for the next 6-12 weeks

3. building on the foundation ~ a community reintegration action plan is

developed, implemented in stages with long-term support (from staff). Additional assistance from community resources such as employment programs, health services and, personal assets (positive friends and/or family) is encouraged to assist a successful transition back to community.

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NOW Canada’s NOW Canada’s Residential Safe Home Residential Safe Home Program Program –

Safe and supportive transitional housing for sexually exploited females.
There are three safe homes with a total of 13 beds, including emergency
beds. One home is for moms and their children and two homes are for

single participants.

Each home operates with a live-in House Director who ensures a safe,

alcohol and drug-free environment. The House Directors also bring structure to the homes since most participants are used to living with no structure, expectations, or boundaries, and they work with those structure, expectations, or boundaries, and they work with those participants who need help developing life skills (e.g. cooking, cleaning, laundry).

House Directors ensure participants remain respectful of other residents

and follow house rules (e.g. follow through with chores, eat dinner together, 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 other people, including accountability and responsibility.

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Ozanam House Ozanam House – – Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Ozanam House provides affordable, supportive recovery housing and learning centre for men in a stable, drug and alcohol free

setting. Ozanam House, a 19 bed residential home was opened

to 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 motivated residents make meaningful changes to improve their overall health and wellness ~ as well as to support a home-like health and wellness ~ as well as to support a home-like atmosphere. Ozanam House provides an “environment in which personal development can flourish….allowing them to become more productive members of our community”. Ozanam House is in transition – will be offering residency for men with 30 days abstinence …previously 3 months.

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Resource Summary for Shelter, Transitional Resource Summary for Shelter, Transitional and Supportive/Recovery Beds and Supportive/Recovery Beds:

155 + Shelter beds {mats added for

155 + Shelter beds {mats added for extreme weather protocol extreme weather protocol *not needed last 2 years.} not needed last 2 years.}

119 + transitional beds {excludes Mental Health

119 + transitional beds {excludes Mental Health contracted sites} contracted sites} contracted sites} contracted sites}

170 + Supportive & Recovery Beds [10 pending]

170 + Supportive & Recovery Beds [10 pending] = = 444+ beds {excludes pending} 444+ beds {excludes pending}

88 longer

88 longer-term housing units pending {Tutt Street term housing units pending {Tutt Street and Rutland Road}. and Rutland Road}. = = including ‘pending’ = 542 + beds. including ‘pending’ = 542 + beds.

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Other not Other not-for for-profit low income Housing 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.org

MORE resources listed on Kelowna Community Resources! www.kcr.ca

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Youth residential resources Youth residential resources (not addiction focused/specific)

(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

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 high

risk. No beds attached, youth are to find housing on their own in the
community. A large percentage of youth referred to the program

come 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 that there are little to no foster placements for youth, so foster care is a difficult to place option for those 15 and up.

Now Canada (15+ sexually exploitation)

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Residential Resources for Seniors…. Residential Resources for Seniors….

This summary does not highlight specific resources/various levels of care for seniors due to the basic fact this topic is outside of the realm of this role and, could easily be the realm of this role and, could easily be it’s own separate presentation…. Yet, many

f the services listed do house and support

some of our local seniors.

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Other essential supports [not listed] ~ Other essential supports [not listed] ~

It is important to recognize there are many other government organizations, community service providers, volunteers, business, and community-at- large supports who are not cited in this presentation yet are critical for assisting vulnerable populations to access and sustain housing. It is community working access and sustain housing. It is community working together ~ offering support/practical assistance, resources & creative strategy that shelter our hard to house! No one service can respond to the complex needs of some of our most compromised citizens.

Please visit www.kcr.bc.ca for additional local resources.

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New Addition to Service Sector New Addition to Service Sector – – ‘Community Justice Project’: ‘Community Justice Project’:

Community Justice project – launched on

September 8, 2010… community court model.

Criteria; Homelessness, substance use issues

and/or mental health concerns. and/or mental health concerns.

– Client is said to have a high use of emergency services. – Said to have a willingness to address issues, voice a willingness to change. – Compliance with past orders.

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Recent loss Recent loss – – Significant core funding Significant core funding to Living Positive Resource Centre to Living Positive Resource Centre

LPRC offers information, education and

individual/community support ~ primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of blood borne pathogens infection including HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C.

{Until January 2011} Harm reduction education and

distribution site (supplies).

Advocacy [stigma] & community development.
New address: 168 Asher Rd, Kelowna BC, V1X 3H6

Ph: (778) 753-5830 Fax: (778) 753-5832

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Summary…. Summary….

This social development coordinator role

involves + + relationship building yet, via the nature of the mandate, remains vulnerable to criticism due to some of the perceived controversial subject/issues areas examined.

Goal – supporting safer communities
Goal – supporting safer communities (urban health)

– Encouraging service sector review for need/sustainability, partnership building and growth. – Mentor/educator role …advocate, community development. – Establishing ‘action plans’, & assistance with maintaining requirements/eligibility for funders.

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Some noted {in document} & relevant CONTACTS Some noted {in document} & relevant CONTACTS:

Kelowna Alcohol and Drug Clinic @250-868-7788 Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre @250-763-4905 (A&D counsellor & outreach services) Crossroads Detox/treatment @250-860-4001 Phoenix Detox (Kamloops) @1-877-318-1177 Alcoholics Anonymous (24 Hour) @250-763-5555 Narcotics Anonymous (24 Hour) @250-718-7990 Kelowna General Hospital Emergency @250-862-4495 Kelowna General Hospital Psychiatry @250-862-4478/4479 Kelowna Urban Outreach Health Services @250-868-2230 Kelowna Adult Mental Health Centre @250-868-7788 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) @250-861-3644 BRAINTRUST Canada @250-762-3233 Okanagan Advocacy & Resource Centre (OARS) @250-979-0201 Okanagan Mental Health Services Society @250-717-3368 Elizabeth Fry Society @250-763-4613 Elizabeth Fry Society @250-763-4613 John Howard Society @250-763-1331 New Opportunities for Women Canada (NOW Canada) @250-763-3876 Ministry of Social Development {welfare} @250-861-7373 Women’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-ed Gospel Mission @250-763-3737 – men’s shelter Freedoms Door @250-717-0472 – men’s recovery home Ozanam House @250-762-4673 – men’s recovery home Bedford Place @250-717-0702 – men’s recovery home Tarbet House @250-860-4001 – men’s recovery home Harmony/Shiloh House @250-763-6544 – women’s recovery home Esther Place @250-860-9507 – women’s recovery home Hollywood House @250-860-4001 – women’s recovery RCMP @250-762-3300 etc., etc., etc.,

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