The Ketso Yoh Centre
The Ketso Yoh Centre provides supports as well as temporary living facilities for men in need.
Consistent with the philosophy of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, the Ketso Yoh Centre is operated in a manner that respects the individual's human rights.
Fundamental to this is the right of the resident to practice his culture and religion in an atmosphere free from threat - it being our philosophy that understanding one's cultural heritage is requisite if one is to develop as a person to his full potential.
The Ketso Yoh Facility:
- We provide 21 emergency shelter beds, 17 Alcohol & Drug Supportive Recovery beds, and 16
Supported Living beds daily (365 days a year);
- Three (3) meals a day, plus nightly snacks are provided to all residents;
- Bedding, towels, shampoo, disposable razor, comb, shaving cream, toothbrush and toothpaste are also provided;
- All standards required by health and fire by-laws are adhered to;
- Two (2) outreach teams are available 5 days a week;
- Third Party Outreach and Housing Outreach services are available;
- 24 hour daily drop-in centre is available for support and advocacy;
- Referrals to outside agencies are provided;
- A safe and clean environmentis provided;
- Staff are on duty 24/7, and ; and
- Standards for the different programs are provided to residents upon their arrival.
Outreach Services:
Outreach Services are provided through the Aboriginal Homeless Outreach and Homeless Outreach teams. These services are designed to help clients find, or stay in, suitable, affordable, safe living units. This service is also offered the community. An interactive housing list can be obtained to view available rental information within the community. Case planning and support to access the various resources needed by each person are provided.
Field Trips
Staff and residents go on serveral trips per year which may include:
- Swimming;
- Fishing;
- Hiking;
- Medicine gathering;
- Berry picking and;
- Day trips to Camp Friendship.
Consistent with the philosophy of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, the Ketso Yoh Centre is operated in a manner that respects the individual's human rights.
Fundamental to this is the right of the resident to practice his culture and religion in an atmosphere free from threat - it being our philosophy that understanding one's cultural heritage is requisite if one is to develop as a person to his full potential.
The Ketso Yoh Facility:
- We provide 21 emergency shelter beds, 17 Alcohol & Drug Supportive Recovery beds, and 16
Supported Living beds daily (365 days a year);
- Three (3) meals a day, plus nightly snacks are provided to all residents;
- Bedding, towels, shampoo, disposable razor, comb, shaving cream, toothbrush and toothpaste are also provided;
- All standards required by health and fire by-laws are adhered to;
- Two (2) outreach teams are available 5 days a week;
- Third Party Outreach and Housing Outreach services are available;
- 24 hour daily drop-in centre is available for support and advocacy;
- Referrals to outside agencies are provided;
- A safe and clean environmentis provided;
- Staff are on duty 24/7, and ; and
- Standards for the different programs are provided to residents upon their arrival.
Outreach Services:
Outreach Services are provided through the Aboriginal Homeless Outreach and Homeless Outreach teams. These services are designed to help clients find, or stay in, suitable, affordable, safe living units. This service is also offered the community. An interactive housing list can be obtained to view available rental information within the community. Case planning and support to access the various resources needed by each person are provided.
Field Trips
Staff and residents go on serveral trips per year which may include:
- Swimming;
- Fishing;
- Hiking;
- Medicine gathering;
- Berry picking and;
- Day trips to Camp Friendship.
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Contact Page: http://pgnfc.com/programs_services.html
Details
Disabilities
Mental Health , Schizophrenia , Substance Use/Addiction
Age
19-99
Eligibility
Admission Criteria:
- The shelter is available to adult males;
- Alcohol & Drug program is available by application, with a screening and admission process; and
- Supportive Living is available by application, for low income individuals who have been homeless for one (1) year or more and have challenges with mental health and/or addictions. Rent is required upon admission.
- The shelter is available to adult males;
- Alcohol & Drug program is available by application, with a screening and admission process; and
- Supportive Living is available by application, for low income individuals who have been homeless for one (1) year or more and have challenges with mental health and/or addictions. Rent is required upon admission.
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