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Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
‘We’re not talking about units, we’re talking about people’s lives’ – chatting supportive housing
‘We’re not talking about units, we’re talking about people’s lives’ – chatting supportive housing
‘We’re not talking about units, we’re talking about people’s lives’ – chatting supportive housing
Friday 8th March 2024
Carolina Ibarra discusses the challenges and progress in supportive housing, highlighting the importance of stable homes for those in need.
29 minutes
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Episode Overview
- New supportive housing units are being developed in Nanaimo.
- Existing supportive housing units often face maintenance challenges.
- The Nanaimo Acute Response Table helps coordinate immediate crisis responses.
- There's a significant gap between the number of homeless people and available housing units.
- Supportive housing is crucial for stabilising lives and reducing street homelessness.
We're not talking about units, we're talking about people's lives
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of supportive housing? This episode of People First Radio features Carolina Ibarra, CEO of Pacifica Housing, as she sheds light on the complexities and challenges of providing housing for those in need. Carolina discusses new developments in Nanaimo, the hurdles in maintaining existing units, and the ever-growing demand for supportive housing. She explains how the Nanaimo Acute Response Table is making strides in addressing immediate crises by coordinating resources from various organisations.
However, Carolina emphasises that while progress is being made, the demand far outstrips the supply. You'll hear about the importance of stable housing for people with chronic homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health issues, and why it's crucial to think beyond just building new units. Carolina's candid reflections offer a sobering yet hopeful look at the current state of supportive housing. Tune in to understand why supportive housing is not just about units but about changing lives.