Referrals To Threshold Housing
Housing Program Referral
Are you a young person aged 15-25 facing housing instability? Meet with our team to talk about our Semi-Independent Housing options including Threshold House and our Scattered Housing for Youth apartments across Greater Victoria.
Supportive Recovery Referral
Are you a young person aged 15-21 looking to work towards goals in recovery, mental health and wellness, life skills, and community connection? Meet with our team to discuss SRP.
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Unfortunately, Threshold does not offer emergency housing, but we can point you in the direction of local resources that can help you in an emergency.
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After we’ve met and established that Threshold is the place for you, you will be added to the waitlist. The time to complete this process varies with each applicant. Please note, only those with imminent housing risk will be added to the waitlist.
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Wait times can vary. Youth in our housing program can stay if they need until their 25th birthday, so it can be difficult to predict when we will have a spot available. Openings in the program are filled based on your needs and what is available, ie: we will prioritize those with pets for a pet friendly location, those with mobility needs in an accessible location, etc.
It is important to stay connected with the Intake team! We ask folks on our waitlist to update their file with us every three months if they are still in need of our program – email, phone and text are all great! This is the best thing you can do to keep things moving.
Youth on the waitlist can access support from our Intake team, attend life skills programming, meet with the Indigenous Wellness team, and more. If you’re on our waitlist and you’d like to access these services, please reach out to intake@thresholdhousing.ca.
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Most of our placements are based on single occupancy, but we have had young parents in the program.
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We do have a few locations that are pet friendly!
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THS takes an equitable approach to our monthly program fees, meaning that cost will vary depending on your income source starting at $500/month. A damage deposit is also required upon move-in.
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To get on the SHY+TH waitlist, a source of income is required. Our Intake team is great at helping you with applications for any funding you might be eligible for such as Income Assistance. We can also direct you to programs that help you develop employment skills.
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Support from our Case Managers, Residential Staff, Clinical Counsellors, and Indigenous Wellness Workers
All basic aspects of a home: furnished private bedrooms, WiFi, heat, hot water, access to mobile phone/affordable plan if needed, etc
Life Skills programming
Meals are NOT provided in the housing program, and you are responsible for your groceries. Staff are available to help access community food resources
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We hope you can bring what you need to make our house your home!
However, no weapons of any kind are allowed to be kept in the rooms (knives, airsoft guns, etc) and there are some limitations on furniture and kitchen appliances.
Please note, storage space is very limited.
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Most of our placements have parking available nearby.
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In TH+SHY, there are no daily curfews, and you can come and go as you please. We do ask you to inform staff if you are leaving for multiple nights or going on a trip.
For youth under 19, we are required to have contact with you at least every 48 hours.
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When bringing a new guest to visit Threshold House, we ask that you inform staff and introduce them when they first come to the house.
Due to the independent nature of SHY apartments, youth living in those specific suites are allowed to have overnights 3x per week and youth manage their own guest hours.
You are responsible for your guests' behaviours while at the house.
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THS staff are supportive and non-judgmental. Various harm reduction tools are available to you in our programs, and you’ll find designated smoking locations outside each house. It is important that we keep all of those in the program safe and everyone must refrain from any actions that impact the safety and comfort of those around us.
THS also has a Supportive Recovery Program for youth aged 15-21 where you can stay for 1-4 months to work on skills for substance use recovery.
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THS has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and discrimination of any kind. We actively celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in our homes and in the community.
Baby, you were born this way.
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Yes! Threshold has an amazing team in our Indigenous Wellness program that supports youth in connecting with Indigenous culture.
Semi-Independent Housing Program FAQ
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At SRP, pass times are limited during the first month to give you time to settle in and build foundational recovery skills. During this period, you may still go out for pre-approved appointments with professional supports and spend time with family members. These outings must be approved in advance and cannot interfere with scheduled programming.
After your first month, you will work with your Case Manager to identify safe and supportive people in your life and arrange passes. Passes typically occur on weekends and must always be approved in advance. They are intended to help you build community connections that will support your recovery after SRP and give you opportunities to practice sobriety in real-world situations.
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Yes! We allow participants to keep their cell phones while in the program; however, we ask that you do not use them during programming time.
We recognize that cell phones can be an important way to stay connected with supportive people in your life, including family, friends, and other positive supports. Maintaining these connections can play a meaningful role in your recovery journey.
We also understand that learning how to use technology in a healthy, balanced way is part of preparing for life outside of SRP. Rather than removing access completely, we aim to support you in building awareness and boundaries around your phone use so it becomes a tool that supports your recovery, rather than distracts from it.
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Supportive Recovery uses a harm reduction model and allows participants to smoke a limited amount of tobacco and cannabis.
We understand that, for some people, substance use has been a way of coping. Within our program, tobacco and cannabis use may be permitted if it is supporting your recovery - not taking away from it. This does not mean you can smoke at any time or in any amount.
We do not support cannabis use for the purpose of getting high. Instead, the goal is to create space for you to engage in other coping strategies and supports. Our intention is to help you build skills that don’t rely on substances, so you can reduce your use over time and feel more confident in your recovery.
There are clear expectations and guidelines around smoking on site. This includes having conversations with staff beforehand, being intentional about your use, and taking time afterward to reflect on how it impacted you. These expectations are in place to support your safety, growth, and long-term recovery goals.
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Yes, most of the programming at SRP is offered using a group-based approach.
We believe that the opposite of addiction isn’t just sobriety; it’s connection. Group work creates opportunities to learn from others, share experiences, and feel less alone in what you’re going through. Many participants find that they build meaningful relationships while at SRP that continue to support their recovery after they leave.
Group participation is an important part of the program; however, we also recognize the need for balance. There is built-in time throughout the day for individual activities, reflection, and personal space.
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Our Case Manager and Youth Recovery Support Staff can support you in exploring and applying for housing options after SRP. However, moving directly into another THS program is not guaranteed as availability within THS housing is very limited. Because of this, it’s important to remain open to a range of housing options as you plan for life after SRP.
During your time here, we also focus on strengthening connections with family and natural supports, wherever possible. Building these relationships can be an important part of creating a stable and supportive environment when you leave the program.