Thompson Court
Vancouver
A transitional housing program for youth at risk of homelessness aged 19-24.
The Thompson Court Program is a two-year transitional housing program providing beds for youth aged 19-24, needing a safe place while they work on goals to transition to independent living. Participants are assigned a youth housing worker who will assist them with life skills, employment, education, and transition planning.
Funders
Participant Quote
“I appreciate how flexible program staff have been in helping me prepare to transition to long term housing”
Fees
FREE
Eligibility
Youth between the ages of 19-24
Have a source of rental income
Must be willing to engage in the program
Are attending a day program, school or employment
Entrance Requirements
Participants can self-refer or be referred by professionals or other community agencies. Vancouver-based MCFD and VACFSS social workers may also directly refer to our housing program and are encouraged to contact the housing manager for more information on how direct referrals are made.
Location
Vancouver, BC
Hours
Thompson Court operates every day, with daytime housing support workers on site 5 days a week, Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm.
FAQs – Thompson Court
Yes, rent is subsidized for participants on a fixed income such as income assistance or disability, or at some sites geared towards income up to 30% of a participant’s monthly income.
Length of service in the Vancouver Youth Housing Program can vary, though on average most participants live at our housing sites for around two years.
No, our program uses a program agreement model rather than a tenancy relationship. Involvement in program activities such as meeting with a housing worker, creating life skills goals, and following program guidelines is required in order to live at our housing sites.