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The Bloom Group provides housing that meets a wide range of community needs. From affordable homes to supportive and mental health housing, we serve hundreds of people who live on fixed or low incomes or are at risk of homelessness.

Our housing and support services help residents build stability, improve health and well-being, and strengthen their sense of belonging, social inclusion, and independence.

Our care model

We believe everyone deserves a place to call home and the support to live a healthy, independent life.

Our services are based on four fundamental principles:

Person-centered

We focus on the person and what they can do, not their condition or disability. Our support focuses on achieving the person’s aspirations and is tailored to their needs and unique circumstances.

Culturally appropriate

We aim to demonstrate awareness and appreciation for cultures to encourage understanding and respect.

Low barrier

We strive to remove barriers that can prevent people from getting help. That means making our programs welcoming and accessible to everyone, regardless of their background, income, or circumstances.

Trauma-informed

We recognize trauma can have a significant impact on substance use, mental health, and behavior. Many of our clients have experienced trauma or intergenerational trauma.

Affordable housing

Nicholson Tower

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, Nicholson Tower provides below-market affordable housing. It serves low to moderate income residents who live independently.

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Somerville Place

Located on Powell Street, Somerville Place provides studio apartments at fixed rents based on BC Housing’s Homeless at Risk guidelines. It serves people on fixed or low incomes at risk of homelessness.

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The View

A fixture in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, The View provides affordable housing for independent living. It serves people on fixed or low-incomes and at risk of homelessness.

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Mental health housing

Cecelia House

Cecelia House provides long-term, semi-independent supportive housing on Powell Street. It serves adults over 19 who are unable to live independently related to a serious and persistent mental health issue.

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Santiago Lodge

Santiago Lodge provides long-term, semi-independent supportive housing on Powell Street. It serves adults over 19 who are unable to live independently related to a serious and persistent mental health issue.

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Victory House

Victory House provides long-term supportive housing with 24-hour care on Cordova Street. It serves adults 19 and older who are unable to live independently related to a serious and persistent mental health issue.

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Shelter & transition housing for women and family

Powell Place emergency shelter

Powell Place serves people self-identifying as a woman who live with violence, abuse, poverty, mental illness and addiction. Beds are available on a first come, first served basis.

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Springhouse emergency shelter and transition housing

Springhouse serves single women and women-led families. The shelter accepts male children over age 12. The transition housing units support families.

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Supportive housing

Cordova House

Located on Cordova Street, Cordova House serves people 45 and older facing chronic physical and mental health challenges. It provides 24/7 support and furnished rooms.

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