Squamish Helping Hands has announced that it will be surveying people who are experiencing homelessness or are unhoused in the community.
The society’s Point-In-Time count will be taking place on April 25.
It seeks to count those who are camping, sleeping outside, staying with friends, or living in an RV, boat, or vehicle, among other things.
“The province’s “Point in Time” counts are done to understand who is experiencing homelessness or is unhoused, and the results are used to inform the development of supports and services that will best help people in need in different communities,” reads a release from Helping Hands.
“We know we need to do more, and, with this data-driven approach, we can deliver targeted services that will assist people in different communities, so more people have a safe place to call home.”
The count is co-ordinated by Helping Hands, in conjunction with several local social services agencies in Squamish, the Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC), BC Housing, and the Ministry of Housing.
The results from the 2021 count can be found on HSABC’s website.
The province of BC will be conducting surveys in various communities between March and May of 2023.
To complete a survey, visit Under One Roof (37871 3rd Ave) on April 25 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., call 604-849-0111, or look for someone with a yellow button conducting surveys out in the community on the day of the count.
The following locations will also have staff or volunteers conducting surveys on Count Day: Foundry, Howe Sound Women’s Centre, Sea to Sky Community Services, Squamish Athletic Club, Squamish Mental Health and Substance Use, and Totem Hall. Call 604-849-0111 or the respective organization to find out hours of operation.
