?The Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) is an abstinence based supportive and transitional (not permanent) housing partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) for Vancouver residents. For 24 months, ARP coordinators help you set goals, build skills and feel supported while you stay in safe, affordable housing.
Must be a Vancouver resident who has lived in the city for a minimum of 12 months
Must be 19 years or older
Must have 90 days of sobriety
Completion of a VCH funded treatment centre
Attendance of 1 ARP monthly housing orientation meeting via Zoom
Ability to live independently with minimal support
Can provide at least 2 letters of reference from a professional that confirms your commitment to recovery
Committed to working on a personal recovery plan
Willing to sign an Addiction Recovery Program Agreement
Can get an account in your own name with utility companies such as BC Hydro and FortisBC
A family: you live with a spouse and/or one or more dependent children
A senior: you are a single person aged 55 or older, or a couple where you and/or your spouse are 55 years or older
A person with a disability: you have a permanent disability or diminished ability and receive a recognized disability benefit
Call 1-866-658-1221. The line connects you to staff at Vancouver Coastal Health's Access Central and please listen to the Addiction Housing prompt
Understand that ARP coordinators have access to your Vancouver Coastal Health records
Some reasons health records will be accessed are: concerns about declining health, slips or relapses and assessing for program eligibility
We understand that slips and relapses are a part of recovery. In order for us to support you while you are on the waitlist, transparency is essential
Remember to check in every month with ARP or your name will come off of the waitlist
You will be asked to attend the ARP monthly orientation meeting via Zoom
As you move closer to the top of the list you will be called for an assessment. Two letters of professional references will be required
Use the Housing Registry to compare places that meet your needs and your income level
Assist with all documentation required to complete the Addiction Recovery Program application
Get placed as a short-term program participant in a building managed by BC Housing
Review the Addiction Recovery Program Agreement
Suggest where to get furniture and household items
Introduce you to the building manager
Answer your questions about being a program participant
Answer your questions about building rules and regulations
Make the transition to long-term recovery and possible tenancy
Create and maintain a personal recovery plan
Offer regular meetings to support your ongoing abstinence from drugs and alcohol
Build job skills, including education training, volunteer work and employment counselling
Refer you to any physical and mental health resources or a case manager as needed