Programs

Mark’s Place

Mark's Place offers a compassionate, low-barrier women's program that operates 24/7, providing two daily meals and care aide support without requiring participants to abstain from alcohol or substances, fostering dignity, respect, and a supportive environment for all.

Overview

Mark's Place offers a compassionate, low-barrier women's program that welcomes participants without requiring them to abstain from alcohol or substances. With a team available 24/7, the program provides two daily meals and care aide support whenever it's needed, ensuring a supportive environment for individuals at various stages of their recovery or life circumstances.

This inclusive approach emphasizes dignity and respect for all participants, fostering a safe space for healing and assistance.

  • A low-barrier option where participants do not have to abstain from alcohol or substances to participate in the program.
  • Program is staffed 24 hours a day.
  • Participants receive 2 meals a day as well as care aide supports when required.
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Olive’s Branch

Olive’s Branch Program, operating from a 28-unit sober living facility opened in 2019, offers fully furnished studio-style units with around-the-clock staffing, case management, peer support, counseling services, shared common areas, and a fitness room, providing comprehensive wraparound supports and 12-step based recovery programming to foster lasting sobriety.

Victoria Towers Housing

The Victoria Towers Housing Program offers studio, one and two-bedroom partially furnished units for individuals transitioning from the Supported Recovery, Housing Readiness, and Olive’s Branch programs, providing continued support services to aid in obtaining employment or education, fostering long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Rental Supplement Program

The Rental Supplement Program, in partnership with BC Housing, provides financial assistance and support services to at-risk individuals facing homelessness, with restrictions and limitations requiring inquiries to the Outreach team for more information.

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