Seniors at Risk Housing @ Hollyburn Family Services

​Homelessness is on the rise across Canada and the most prevalent demographic is seniors. Since 2008 the number of homeless seniors has increased 75%.Hollyburn, in partnership with municipal governments and local businesses, is proud to provide a variety of housing solutions to seniors on the North Shore. Hollyburn’s Seniors at Housing Risk Outreach Program provides assistance to seniors (over 55) that are homeless, or at risk of losing their homes. This includes seniors with complex needs around health, mental health, addictions, elder abuse, and financial management. Outreach workers are available to help find appropriate and affordable housing, fill out application forms, make connections to income supports, and provide referrals to mental health care or primary healthcare providers as needed.​