City of Victoria provides $1.8-million to fund ‘hub’ of supports for homeless
June 14, 2024
The City of Victoria is providing $1.8-million in operating funding for a new facility opening in the coming months aimed at addressing the risks and impacts of homelessness.It says in a statement that the 5,200-square-foot property will offer food, harm reduction and overdose prevention services, as well as supports including referrals for wound care and longer-term health issues.The new “access hub” will be owned and operated by SOLID, a local non-profit organization that already provides overdose prevention services at seven sites in Victoria, outreach to homeless encampments, and other related services.
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