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The 90-Day Shelter and Transition Program at Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum provides a safe, supportive, and structured shelter environment for individuals who are ready to move beyond emergency shelter and begin working toward greater stability and independence.
Guests work closely with support staff to develop individualized plans focused on housing readiness, wellness, income stability, employment, education, life skills, and cultural connection. Through regular goal setting and personalized support, participants are encouraged to identify and overcome barriers while building the skills needed for long-term housing success.
The program offers wraparound supports including housing navigation, case planning, life-skills development, cultural programming, referrals to health and wellness services, and connections to community resources. Guests are active participants in their planning and are supported in achieving meaningful personal goals during their stay.
For individuals who demonstrate readiness and would benefit from additional support, the program may provide a pathway to Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum's Transition Housing Program, where guests can continue to strengthen their independence and work toward permanent housing.
Rooted in Indigenous values of respect, belonging, self-determination, and community, the 90-Day Shelter and Transition Program helps guests build a strong foundation for long-term well-being and housing stability.
Access is by referral only through emergency shelters or community health providers. Walk-in admissions are not accepted.
Admission is based on bed availability and an assessment of each individual's readiness to participate in goal setting and the structured supports offered through the program.
The program is available to adults who are 19 years of age or older.
Pets may be permitted on a case-by-case basis, subject to assessment and approval.
The program is designed for individual adults and does not accommodate couples.
The 90-Day Shelter and Transition Program is focused on helping individuals break the cycle of homelessness through individualized case planning, housing support, and access to social services that promote long-term stability and independence.
Residents are provided with an assigned bed in a structured shelter environment where they can safely store their belongings throughout their stay, offering greater stability than a traditional drop-in shelter.
The program offers comprehensive wraparound supports, including 24/7 staffing, nutritious meals, laundry facilities, hygiene products, housing navigation, life-skills development, cultural programming, and referrals to health, wellness, and community resources.
Residents work closely with support staff to develop personalized goals focused on wellness, income stability, employment, education, and securing permanent housing.
To help maintain a safe and supportive environment, residents are expected to remain sober throughout the program and adhere to all program policies and safety guidelines.
Ho'-kee-melh Kloshe Lum is an accessible facility designed to support individuals with a range of accessibility needs.
The program is Indigenous-led and culturally grounded, offering culturally safe supports, programming, and services that reflect Indigenous values, traditions, and ways of knowing.
The Transition Housing Program at Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum provides 25 studio and one-bedroom homes for individuals who have successfully completed the 90-Day Stabilization and Transition Program and are ready to take the next step toward independent living.
Residents may remain in the program for up to 24 months while continuing to strengthen the skills, confidence, and stability needed to achieve long-term housing success. During their stay, residents receive ongoing support tailored to their individual goals, including housing planning, life-skills development, employment and education support, wellness services, cultural programming, and connections to community resources.
The program offers a supportive environment where residents can build independence while maintaining access to the services and relationships that help them thrive. Through a strengths-based and culturally grounded approach, residents are encouraged to develop the practical skills and personal resilience needed to transition successfully into permanent housing.
As part of the Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum housing continuum, the Transition Housing Program bridges the gap between shelter and permanent housing, ensuring residents have the time, support, and opportunities needed to create lasting stability and well-being.
Rooted in Indigenous values of respect, belonging, self-determination, and community, the program supports residents as they continue their journey toward independence, connection, and a home of their own.

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