Ketso Yoh

Men’s Supportive Housing

A multi-story apartment building with beige siding and red trim, several windows with Air conditioning units, a small porch at the entrance, a gray SUV parked on the street, and a brown car nearby, with two people standing at the entrance and a streetlamp in front.

Hours of Operation: 24 Hours 7 Days a Week

Funded by

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Aboriginal Housing Management Association
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Community Living BC
Ketso Yoh Men's Supportive Housing
Ketso Yoh Men's Supportive Housing

About

The Ketso Yoh Centre provides supports as well as temporary living facilities for men in need. Consistent with the philosophy of the Prince George Native Friendship Centre, the Ketso Yoh Centre is operated in a manner that respects the individual's human rights. Fundamental to this is the right of the resident to practice his culture and religion in an atmosphere free from threat - it being our philosophy that understanding one's cultural heritage is requisite if one is to develop as a person to his full potential.

Programs and services offered

  • We provide 33 emergency shelter beds, 15 Alcohol & Drug Supportive Recovery beds, and 16 Transitional Living beds daily (365 days a year)

  • Three (3) meals a day, plus nightly snacks are provided to all residents

  • Bedding, towels, shampoo, disposable razor, comb, shaving cream, toothbrush and toothpaste are also provided

  • All standards required by health and fire by-laws are adhered to

  • Two (2) outreach teams are available 5 days a week

  • Third Party Outreach and Housing Outreach services are available

  • 24 hour daily drop-in centre is available for support and advocacy

  • Referrals to outside agencies are provided

  • A safe and clean environment is provided

  • Staff are on duty 24/7

  • Standards for the different programs are provided to residents upon their arrival

Outreach Services

Outreach Services are provided through the Aboriginal Homeless Outreach and Homeless Outreach teams. These services are designed to help clients find, or stay in, suitable, affordable, safe living units. This service is also offered the community. An interactive housing list can be obtained to view available rental information within the community. Case planning and support to access the various resources needed by each person are provided.

Field Trips

  • Staff and residents go on several trips per year which may include:

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Medicine gathering

  • Berry picking

  • Day trips to Camp Friendship

Who can access these programs or services

  • The shelter is available to adult males

  • Alcohol & Drug program is available by application, with a screening and admission process; and

  • Supportive Living is available by application, for low income individuals who have been homeless for one (1) year or more and have challenges with mental health and/or addictions. Rent is required upon admission.

How to access services

Call Ketso Yoh at 250-563-1982 or use the form below

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