Seniors Homelessness in Richmond

Potential Program Models for Temporary Shelter for Seniors Experiencing Homelessness In order to identify potential options that may be relevant to temporary shelter specifically for seniors experiencing homelessness in Richmond, the following factors, as outlined above in this report, were considered: • The unique needs of seniors experiencing homelessness in Richmond; • The range of services, community capacity and opportunities that currently exist in Richmond to support seniors; • The demographic information and service data available on seniors experiencing homelessness, including the age range; • The program models identified through the jurisdictional scan; and • Potential funding sources in alignment with senior government responsibilities. This information has been used to inform potential models for temporary shelter and community- based solutions for seniors experiencing homelessness in Richmond. Based on the research and engagement conducted to date, there are three preliminary potential program models that have applicability to Richmond. These program models have various levels of staffing and oversight but each requires an operator for implementation. Descriptions and considerations for the models are outlined in Table 1. These require further analysis and evaluation due to the complexity of multisectoral and intergovernmental program and senior government funding. Table 1: Potential Program Models Description Considerations Emergency A staffed, 10-bed emergency shelter • Requires capital and operational funding . Shelter Program designed specifically for seniors 55+ • Typically, emergency shelters are funded by for Seniors years who are experiencing BC Housing. No funding is currently available (55+) homelessness. for new programs. Accessible single or double • May be accommodated in a single-family occupancy bedrooms, secure home. storage, along with access to shared • Renovations to enhance accessibility and amenities and living spaces, nutritious purpose will be required. meals, and access to essential • Requires an operator to be identified . resources such as medical care, mental health services and social • The wrap around services to support personal support specifically tailored for care and seniors health may be accessed seniors to help them transition to through individualized referrals in the absence more permanent housing solutions. of broader health-related funding. • Depending on funding source, age requirements could be more specific (e.g. 60+ or 65+).

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