There is a Path. Now There’s a Place.
An Integrated Health, Housing and Supportive Services Hub
There is a path to recovery and wellness for those experiencing homelessness. The Health, Housing and Supportive Services Hub in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will meet vulnerable people where they are with integrated supports and services all in one place. Providing vulnerable populations with safe, secure housing plus access to essential programs and services is a ‘Housing First’ best practice, which encourages mental health and addictions recovery.
Housing First involves moving people experiencing homelessness into stable and long-term housing, with supports. The goal is to encourage housing stability and improved quality of life for persons served by Housing First and, to the extent possible, foster self-sufficiency. It also means a person-centred approach to each individual’s unique needs including culturally appropriate mental health, addictions, wellness, and spiritual supports necessary to begin healing and rebuilding their lives. Housing First is supported as a proven approach to addressing homelessness.
News Release:
Provincial Government Releases Request for Proposals for Detailed Design of New Hub in Happy Valley-Goose Bay