Reaching Home Program in Victoria.
Building a future, starting with a home.
The Housing Access Team helps people who are homeless find and move into permanent housing.
Housing first.
The John Howard Society of Victoria follows the Housing First philosophy: get people into stable housing as quickly as possible, then address other needs from there. Our Housing Access Team works with people experiencing homelessness to assess their needs, identify housing options through the Centralized Access and Assessment Team, coordinate the move-in with landlords, and provide ongoing support afterward. The goal is permanent housing, not temporary placement.
The Program
Support for people experiencing homelessness with acute housing needs.
Reaching Home Program
Individualized needs assessment.
Housing placement through Centralized Access and Assessment (CAA).
Move-in coordination with landlords.
Ongoing support and mediation after placement.
Connection to community partners and resources.
Location: 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria.
Eligibility
The Reaching Home Program is open to:
Individuals experiencing homelessness.
Facing acute housing needs requiring support.
Ready to work with the Housing Access Team.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About The Reaching Home Program in Victoria.
Housing First is an approach that prioritizes getting people into permanent housing as quickly as possible, without requiring them to meet preconditions like sobriety or employment first. Support services are provided after housing is secured.
The Housing Access Team completes a needs assessment with you, then works with the Centralized Access and Assessment Team (CAA) and community partners to identify housing placements. Once a placement is found, the team coordinates your move-in and provides ongoing support.
Yes. The Housing Access Team coordinates the move-in with both you and the landlord, and provides ongoing mediation to help maintain the tenancy.
The program is based in Victoria and serves the Capital Regional District.
Email housingteam@jhsvic.ca or call 250-386-3428.