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Shelters & Housing

JHSNOK Supportive Recovery Program

In partnership with the Interior Health Authority (IHA) and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD), the John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region of BC (JHSNOK) provides nine (9) supportive recovery rooms to residents.

Provider(s):

  • The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region of BC

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Location(s):

  • Howard House - Men's Shelter

Contact:

Referral to the program if through the JHSNOK Alcohol & Drug (A&D) Case Manager. Substance abuse counselling is provided through IHA staff. JHSNOK staff provide assistance and referral to the appropriate community resources in support of the resident's recovery goals.

The A&D Case Manager develops a case plan with a resident, provides support, monitors progress and ensures residents remain commited and focused on achieving their goals and objectives.

 

Howard House Men's Shelter

The Howard House Men's Shelter provides emergency shelter beds, transitional beds and a supportive recovery program.

Provider(s):

  • The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region of BC

Sponsor(s):

  • BC Housing

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Gateway Men's Shelter

The Shelter provides men emergency shelter in the downtown core area of Vernon to the absolute homeless who may be suffering from economic downturn, illiteracy, addictions or mental health challenges.

Provider(s):

  • The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region of BC

Sponsor(s):

  • BC Housing

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Gateway Women's Shelter

The shelter provides women emergency shelter in the downtown core area of Vernon for the absolute homeless who may be suffering from economic downturn, illiteracy, addictions and/or mental health challenges. 

Provider(s):

  • The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region of BC

Sponsor(s):

  • BC Housing

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Housing Outreach Program

Working out of the People Place, the Housing Outreach Program assists in helping you with your housing needs; whether it be seeking new accommodation or helping retain accommodations that you have.

Provider(s):

  • The John Howard Society of the North Okanagan/Kootenay Region

Sponsor(s):

  • BC Housing

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