City Of Campbell River Hosting Open House For New Temporary Housing Today

An open house today for Campbell River residents can learn more about temporary housing coming to 1299 Homewood Road.

Lookout Housing and Health Society, the selected operator of the site, will be on hand to answer questions.

Lookout is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a range of housing and health solutions to vulnerable adults living with multiple challenges.

It serves 22 municipalities in Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

CEO Shane Williams says the unique program will create opportunities for Campbell River residents experiencing homelessness to begin their journey to stabilization and wellness, with the goal of working towards securing housing.

Homewood, previously referred to as HEARTH Village, will have 40 sleeping units, with access to a shared amenity space and washrooms.

Residents will be selected through a process that will place some of the people who have been staying in community shelters into temporary housing with support, which will help free up shelter beds for those sleeping outside.

Lookout will oversee day-to-day operations of the site, which will include 24/7 on-site staff and support services such as peer support, skills training and assistance with navigating the housing system.

The open house runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Centre.

Those who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP via Eventbrite.