The No fixed Address Outreach Van is a collaborative program that reaches out to the most marginalized individuals in the city of Whitehorse. Since April 2002, the NFA Outreach Van has provided food, clothing, nursing, harm reduction material and counselling to street-involved people who are at risk. The van currently travels the streets of Whitehorse six nights a week with the aim of reducing the harmful effects of poverty, drug and alcohol use, and homelessness. The van service is coordinated by Many Rivers in partnership with Blood Ties four Directions Centre, Kwanlin Dun First Nations, FASSY and Kaushee’s Place Transition Home.
The mandate of the NFA Outreach Van is to provide a mobile community outreach program meeting a variety of health, safety and social needs. The van “goes to” where the target population gathers. Staff use a harm reduction approach in providing a variety of services to people living on the margins of our community who do not access existing programs and services for a variety of reasons. The purpose of the van initiative is to improve the quality of life in the immediate present and to provide the person with timely opportunities should they choose to make changes in their lifestyle. The “No Fixed Address” Outreach Van program complements existing services.
Services we provide
Safety and Support Services
- Nutrition
- Water
- Personal Care items
- Clothing
- Blankets
Counselling, Education, and Referral Services
- Outreach counselling related to issues of substance abuse, employment, housing, family, violence
- Youth Outreach Counselling and follow up
- Advocacy
- Referral
Health Services
- Harm Reduction supplies and exchange
- Condoms
- Outreach nursing
- Nursing assessment and wound management
- Public Health information and education
- Referral to other agencies
- Public health procedures
Volunteer Opportunities, Donations and Presentations:
Are you interested in volunteering to assist with preparing soup or sandwiches for the Outreach van? Please print off the Volunteer form, indicate your interest drop it by the Many Rivers office and the coordinator will contact you.
Donations are gratefully accepted. For a list of items we accept, please print off the list and contact Many Rivers Van coordinator at 667-2970 ex. 240 to arrange for drop off.
We are pleased to provide a presentation about our services to your group, organization, or class. Please contact the Coordinator at 667-2970 ex.240
Looking for Service:
Monday- Saturday from 4-9pm.- Except Statuary Holidays.
Please contact 334-1647 |
