Transitional Housing for Men in Yellowknife

The Salvation Army's ministry in Yellowknife has expanded with the acquisition of Bailey House, a 32-bed transitional home for men. It was built by the Homeless Coalition of Yellowknife with support from municipal, territorial and federal governments and given to the Army to operate.

The Bailey House program addresses the issues faced by homeless men in a holistic manner. Each individual is assessed during the intake process and a personal development plan is devised for him to follow. It addresses literacy, addiction, faith, well-being and disease prevention, relapse prevention, kitchen skills, anger management and building healthy relationships and self-esteem.

The main floor of Bailey House is a thrift store. Men who are participating in the program at Bailey House will have the opportunity to work at the thrift store during their stay.

On hand for the grand opening were Major Eric Bond, divisional commander, Prairie and Northern Territories Division, Lt-Colonel David Hiscock, program secretary, Territorial Headquarters, Yellowknife Mayor Gord Van Tighem, and Majors Dale and Jo Sobool, executive director and assistant executive director, Northern Territories Ministries.

Photo: Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens new Yellowknife ministries

Comment

On Monday, July 18, 2011, anita everston said:

i work at a small shelter fo homeless people on the west coast where the weather at this time of year[july]should be fair enough to allow some of our clients to sleep outside or at least set up temporary summer camps as a homeless shelter is generally the last option for many of these struggling indevidualsBUT for some reason or other it is now going into aug and we are saddly and almost daily turning away people who are in obvious need.our shelter is maxed at 6 ladies beds and 11 mens beds.we are only opperative between 4:30p.m.and8:30a.m.there is a large debate happening right now about where to build the new shelter,and as this debate continues at least 2people who could have had safe warm comforting shelter perished.my point is ibelieve in how you are running things up there and mabey we could learn some thing from you.i would also like to relocate to the territories and mabey join your team.please let me know if there are job postings.i have great referenses a good resume a loyal character to back me up.anyhow "good work".anita everston shelter worker courtney b.c. hugs to allaya