by DeeAnn Mercier | Mar 18, 2014 | Addictions, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Stories of The Lighthouse
‘Matthew’ stayed in the Stabilization Unit for the first time this summer, after getting sick of sleeping on a park bench. Completely demoralized by the downward tailspin his life was in, Matthew was contemplating ending it all. After spending a couple of...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Nov 16, 2013 | Addictions, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Photography, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter
Lighthouse extends hours to meet higher demand BY CHARLES HAMILTON, THE STARPHOENIX NOVEMBER 16, 2013 One of the beds is in use at the Lighthouse. Photograph by: Gord Waldner, The Starphoenix , The Starphoenix The sun is still up, and Geoff is already so drunk he can...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Sep 12, 2013 | Addictions, Affordable Housing, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Stories of The Lighthouse
BY CHARLES HAMILTON, THE STARPHOENIX SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 James Upper in his lodgings at the Lighthouse on Tuesday. Photograph by: Greg Pender, The Starphoenix , The Starphoenix Two weeks ago, James Upper hit rock bottom. Suddenly evicted by his landlord, he was...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Aug 22, 2013 | Addictions, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Life at The Lighthouse, Mental Health, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter
The first month of the new Stabilization Shelter in the Lighthouse has proved the absolute need for emergency housing for those who are intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. People who have not committed a criminal act but are being held in police detention due to being...
by DeeAnn Mercier | Jul 19, 2013 | Addictions, Events, Homelessness, Housing Plus, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, Staff, Videos
Dennis Bueckert, the Lighthouse’s Director of Client Services was on Global Saskatoon this morning talking about the new Stabilization Shelter.
by DeeAnn Mercier | Jul 18, 2013 | Addictions, Emergency Shelter, Events, Homelessness, Lighthouse in the News, Media, Mental Health, Poverty, Social Issues, Stabilization Emergency Shelter, The Dube Lighthouse, Up Capital Campaign
New shelter opens Called the Stabilization Emergency Shelter, it’s a 20-bed facility at the Lighthouse in downtown Saskatoon. It’s designed for men and women who need a place to stay — but who may also be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. CTV Saskatoon ...
