What is being done with respect to planning for other high needs groups such as seniors, people with physical disabilities and for families with children?
It is important to note that the housing for individuals with a mental illness or an addiction does not exclude seniors, single mothers or physically disabled individuals as these populations are all served. However, Vancouver Coastal Health is also working on specific developments for high health risk groups. Over the past three years 270 units of subsidized assisted living for seniors have been developed. Another 304 units are in construction at four sites in Vancouver, which will be fully operational by the spring of 2008. The development of these sites has been a partnership between non-profit organizations, BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health. Funding for the housing is from BC Housing and funding for the support services from Vancouver Coastal Health. The projects were all selected through a competitive Request for Proposal process that was held in 2003. Vancouver Coastal Health is also adding supported housing options for individuals with physical disabilities and acquired b
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