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# About Compass

#### What is Compass?

Located at 1706 Main Street in Penticton, Compass hosts Compass Court, Compass Centre and Compass House. The entire site houses approximately 100 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The entire site is staffed 24/7 and provides security, meals, and health and wellness supports.
Compass Centre has 42 private dorm-style rooms, while Compass Court is a 20 unit supportive housing building and Compass House is a dormintory style shelter

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#### Homelessness in Penticton

In April 2023, a Point In Time homeless count was conducted in Penticton. In this 24 hour period, those experiencing homelessness were identified.
166 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Penticton compared to 114 in 2021.

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#### Compass Statistics

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## Community Resources

Click to see a full list of resources in Penticton

### BC Housing

PDSCL has partnered with BC Housing on several different housing projects. Visit the link below to see what other resources BC Housing can offer you.

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### Health Outreach Centre

Martin Street Outreach Centre provides primary care services for people with mental health and/or substance use needs.

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### Penticton Access Centre

The Access Centre supports people by with Tax Assistance, Legal Advocacy, Disability Advocacy, and outreach programs.

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### SOWINS

South Okanagan Women In Need Society (SOWINS) provides supports to people in their recovery from the impact of violence and abuse.

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### BC 211

If you or someone you know is experiencing or at risk of homelessness, call or text 211 anywhere in BC to connect to non-emergency community health and social services in your area, or visit the below link.

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