В Ванкувере открылся центр Couve Collective, объединяющий социальные службы для бездомных

When you’re homeless, getting help often requires finding the right person in the right place at the right time. Couve Collective is trying to make that easier by bringing the people and services together under one roof. Since last winter, the recovery nonprofit at 1009 W. 13th St. in downtown Vancouver has opened its doors early each day for service providers to meet with clients in a safe and secure place. Couve Collective aims to serve as a community hub for healthcare, mental health services, and recovery and housing support workers to meet with those who need their help. “We do better together. … We all support each other, and we’re showing that our strength starts right here at home,” said Jackie Peters, Couve Collective’s program director. No silos A medical checkup, a mental health or housing assessment, a replacement Social Security card or just a check-in with a caseworker — these are all common appointments for homeless residents. Yet they’re often scattered across town.