New Complex Care Housing Model for Surrey's Most Vulnerable
The Complex Care Housing program that will be available at the new Foxglove supportive housing site is the first of its kind in Surrey.
Surrey, BC – The Complex Care Housing program that will be available at the new Foxglove supportive housing site is the first of its kind in Surrey. The new housing introduced by the Province today addresses the multilayered needs of the most vulnerable and street entrenched individuals by providing comprehensive care for those who need it, for as long as they need it. The Complex Care Housing model will integrate housing, health and social supports to people who have overlapping issues such as homelessness, substance abuse and mental health challenges. The Complex Care Housing will be provided to 34 intensive supportive housing spaces and 5 transitional or respite spaces at the new Foxglove building.
“Supportive housing is not a one size fits all and the new Complex Care Housing model is a significant step forward in addressing the multiple needs of our most vulnerable citizens,” said Mayor Doug McCallum. “The Complex Care Housing spaces at the Foxglove building will be a valuable addition to the new supportive housing that Council has put in place in Surrey. I would like to commend the Province for the action being taken on this important issue and I look forward to working with them on building more innovative supportive housing projects in Surrey.”
In 2021, three new modular housing sites were opened in Surrey creating 136 units of supportive housing for the most vulnerable. Foxglove is one of three new supportive housing buildings that will open in 2022. The three new buildings will, collectively, add 230 apartments and single bedroom units to house the homeless and other populations in need.