As the number of "recently homeless" individuals living in poor conditions in the downtown core of Vancouver continues to grow, we are there to help. There exists a critical need for outreach programs and services offering a beacon of hope and care to those individuals who are drowning in depression, despair and poverty. Through preventative programs such as Counselling and Anchor House, we hope to eradicate homelessness. Lifeline's Urban Outreach Department specifically focuses on serving the needs of these people who are down on the streets with Blue Bus and Heartbeat Homecare programs.

Due to the mobile and street-based nature of Lifeline's Urban programs, staff and volunteers interact directly with the disadvantaged in their own environment. This provides a level of familiarity, comfort and credibility with those being served and often leads to relationships based upon trust. This is a key factor in addressing the complex issues behind poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. These relationships that are built open doors for these people in need to enter one of our prevention programs to help them take the final steps to changing their lives.

As a reputable and benevolent organization, Lifeline Outreach Society is able to offer individuals hope, despite current circumstances; a hope that is desperately needed in our community.