Streetohome Blog

“2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty, but it was also a year of seeing what was possible when everyone comes together. It has been amazing and comforting…

‘The opposite of addiction is connection’ is a phrase commonly used in the recovery sector. The Therapeutic Community (TC) model teaches people to work with, and socially learn from one…

“We’re not looking after people, and thereby disempowering them or potentially promoting unhealthy dependencies. Rather, we’re helping empower people to find the things that will be good for them,” says Steve.

“People are the masters of their own destiny and health, but at times, they need support and help,” says Nancy Keough, Executive Director of The Kettle Society. Streetohome and The…

Streetohome’s strength is bringing together leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors through book clubs, study trips and business cases to be inspired by best-practice models around the world…

LLE courses have been running for 25 years and are suitable for anybody interested in understanding what a ‘Therapeutic Community’ (TC) is, how it works, and what it feels like…

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we are celebrating those who inspire, lead and support to make a positive impact in Vancouver and the rest of the world. Today, we would…

With so much change in the world, it is increasingly important to take care of our mental health. Whether you’re staying virtually connected with family and friends, working on the…

The YWCA is looking for old phones, laptops or tablets to upcycle and give back to community members who are in need, including single mothers, seniors and youth at risk….

2020 is expected to be significantly colder this winter, and the pandemic has affected many organizations working with people with lived experience of homelessness. The Downtown Community Court in Vancouver…