a home for every person
RainCity Housing and Support Society, formerly Triage Emergency Services & Care Society, is a grassroots organization built around compassion, purpose and a commitment to delivering progressive housing and support solutions for people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges.
The men and women who benefit from the services of RainCity Housing are treated with dignity and respect, and are offered a safe place to live, independence and improved quality of life.
Since 1982, RainCity Housing has provided shelter and housing for thousands of people in the Lower Mainland. With a proven track record, a strong leadership team, and a clear vision for the future, RainCity Housing is a leader in finding workable, cost-effective solutions that ultimately benefit everyone in our community.
RainCity Housing is an independent, non-political, non-religious, charitable organization based in the Lower Mainland. Canadian Registered Charity #12711 5780 RR0001
‘HFACT’ - housing first assertive community treatment team
RainCity Housing is developing a Housing First Assertive Community Treatment team as part of a Research Demonstration Project set up by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In Vancouver the focus will be on persons that are homeless and are living with a mental illness and substance use. The demonstration project takes place in five cities across the country and will answer questions about what are the best services and supports for achieving housing stability and improved health and well being for people that are homeless and living with a mental illness. Read more.
why we changed our name
When the organization began, it was primarily an emergency shelter. Now, it offers programs and services including emergency housing, transitional housing, women’s housing, long term housing, community living support, outreach programs, food services and life skills management services.
This identity update and name change will help ensure that public perception - what people know and believe about the organization - is consistent with the work the organization is doing in the community today and into the future.
