The Veteran Homelessness Program

The Legion Foundation, BC/Yukon Command’s  Veteran Homelessness Program provides support for eligible veterans who are experiencing or at risk of imminently experiencing homelessness with the following:

• Ongoing rent and utility subsidies
• Overdue rent and utilities
• Rent and utility deposits
• Housing navigation – Locating housing and setting up viewings
• Assistance with buying some basic furniture
• Tenant insurance
• Moving costs
• Hotel stays when someone is homeless and has a tenancy agreement signed (and there is a gap between now and their move-in date)
• Referrals for mental health counselling, VAC claims, transitional housing, apartment kits and more

To be eligible, individuals must be a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (including Rangers and Reservists) or RCMP and be currently homeless (including staying with friends, in a shelter or a hotel) or at risk of becoming homeless (housing situation ending within 2 weeks). For the ongoing monthly subsidy, Veterans must also meet the low-income threshold. Please note: Applications are processed and evaluated on an individual basis. Not all Veterans are eligible for all program supports.

Applications can be found online at https://legionbcyukonfoundation.ca/vhp/ and can be submitted by email to vhp@legionbcyukonfoundation.ca. Applicants can also call/text 604-312-5843 for help completing the form.