The Bathurst Lakeshore shelter has a 250-co-ed singles and coupled client capacity and is pet friendly; individuals must be 18+ years old to become a Homes First client at this site. All Homes First emergency shelters are equipped with our foundational, 1 on 1 Intensive Case Management (ICM) support services to assist clients in their stabilization. The Bathurst Lakeshore shelter has several programs available to residents, including an integrated meal program (including 3 dining halls), agency-led harm reduction services, community engagement opportunities, an outdoor area equipped with a barbeque, as well as peer-support programs.
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Debunking myths around Harm Reduction: why we implement these strategies to keep our clients and community safe
Harm reduction has been a hot button political issue lately with lots of misinformation being spread for political and monetary gain. In this article, we