Homelessness

Homelessness Action Plan

On June 7, 2016, City Council adopted a Chilliwack Homelessness Action Plan (PDF) to address homelessness and the need for increased affordable housing in Chilliwack. The Plan's vision and goals are:

Vision

To establish a comprehensive community response system that helps people obtain and retain safe, affordable, appropriate housing.

Goals

Implement Housing First
Increase supply of affordable housing
Increase coordination amongst agencies
Improve health & safety of vulnerable
Increase community awareness & build support
Support initiatives that build self-esteem & support economic self sufficiency

In the plan, specific housing and support needs are highlighted and strategies requiring multi-agency coordination and funding are identified.

Intensive Case Management (click for additional information)
Increased Assistance for Rent and Outreach
Affordable Market Rental Housing
Capital and Operating - Funding Housing Needs

              -Sobering beds
              -Detox treatment beds
              -Youth shelter beds
              -Low barrier housing with supports
              -Supportive transitional housing
              -Supportive permanent housing

Additional information can be found in the 2016 Homelessness Action Plan.

Attachments
Description		Date	File Size
	2016 Homelessness Action Plan	2016-06-08	6.12MB
	June 7, 2016 Homelessness Action Plan Council Presentation	2016-06-08	2.13MB
	2008 to 2016 Housing Timeline	2016-04-01	713KB
	Affordable Housing Continuum	2016-04-01	36KB
	CHC Overview	2016-04-01	219KB
	Homelessness Action Plan Presentation	2016-04-01	3.32MB
	Housing First An Overview	2016-04-01	309KB
	ICMT Standards	2017-08-03	3.01MB
	Roles and Responsibilities	2016-04-01	33KB

All the Facts

This page contains information about homelessness in our community.

Health of Homeless Persons | Homeless Profile in Chilliwack | Housing and Homelessness | Housing Projects | Shelter Beds

Housing

City of Chilliwack recognizes housing as a key element in a sustainable complete community. Improving the availability of appropriate, affordable and accessible housing choices for all existing and future residents is an integral component in creating a healthy built environment.