Outreach staff can offer: Assistance to find housing options and provide support with the application and move-in process Assistance or referrals to maintain existing tenancies Assistance to secure an income through Provincial or Federal Benefits, including applications for income assistance, employment insurance, pensions Referrals to emergency shelters for a place to sleep, wash, and eat Assistance to obtain identification, including applying for and safely storing identification Referral to emergency shelters, health care, counselling, clothing, detox, and addiction services Immediate assistance such as emergency first aid and emotional support Harm reduction supplies such as needle exchange and safer sex supplies