Housing and Shelter

Crane’s Crossing Shelter

Open to men and women ages 19+, 1^st come, 1^st served
Meals, laundry, showers, support and referrals
Call: 250-622-2472
1080 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, B.C.

Hours:

Open 24/7 Sunday-Saturday, Doors lock nightly 10:45pm to 8:30am

Phone: 250-622-2472
Text: 250-600-0320

Housing Programs

The Housing Outreach Program

The Housing Outreach Program (HOP) supports individuals and families with finding safe and affordable housing, post move-in follow-up, income support, and ID replacement.

We help clients in their search for safe and affordable housing;

Assists clients with filling out rental applications;
Provides support in filling out income applications (Income Assistance, Old Age Security, and Canada Pension Plan);
Informs clients about their rights and responsibilities as tenants; and,
Provides referrals to appropriate community agencies (counselling, etc.).

HOP can provide subsidies based on need for the purpose of:

Buying food;
Identification needs; and,
Partial rent payments for people living in rooming homes (renting a room, room and board).

To book an appointment with the HOP Worker

Phone: 250-627-8959 Ext. 24
Text: 250-600-0793
Email: honcts@citywest.ca

Please note: People living in subsidized housing (BC Housing and M’akola Housing) or receiving other forms of provincial rental assistance (Rental Assistance Program and SAFER) are not eligible for RARP/HOP subsidies.

Renters at Risk Program
(formerly the Homeless Prevention Program)

The Renters at Risk Program (RARP) works to prevent housing loss by providing support to individuals and families living in private market rentals.

Services include disbursing rental subsidies, advocating on behalf of clients and providing referrals to other services.

RARP can provide subsidies based on need for the purpose of:

Paying a portion of rent
Damage deposits
Partial hydro/gas payments if a disconnection notice has been issued

To qualify, household income must be below limits set by BC Housing. Individuals must provide proof of income (bank statements) and other documents to confirm eligibility.

RARP subsidies cannot be used for any costs unrelated to housing (food, clothing, telephone bill, etc.). All Cheques are made out to landlords or agencies receiving payment.

To book an appointment With the RARP Worker

Phone: 250-627-8959 Ext. 23
Text: 250-600-0668
Email: rarp@ncts.ca

Housing

Ravens Keep Transition House

For all those who identify as Women and their children

Safe emergency shelter open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Includes meals, clothing and other personal needs
24 hours a day personal support
Life skills support available

Free emergency taxi
Referrals to supportive community agencies and resources
Information, advocacy and support to access housing, financial assistance, counselling and childcare