Direct Aid Watson Lake

What is Direct Aid Watson Lake?

Our Direct Aid program provides basic needs supplies for 2SLGBTQIA+ Yukoners in Watson Lake who are currently experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and are in need of emergency support. They can expect to receive supplies such as food, winter clothing, hygiene supplies. All the supplies will be given out on a first come first serve basis until supplies last.
If you are QTBIPOC you can contact austria@queeryukon.com for priority assistance.

Who is it for?

This program is intended for folks who:

• Self-identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

• AND currently reside in Watson Lake or surrounding area

• AND are currently experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. This includes:

  • Couch surfing;

  • Staying with friends and/or family;

  • Staying in a hotel, hospital, correctional facility, drug or alcohol treatment centre; crowded living conditions (not enough rooms);

  • At emergency risk of homelessness, where one has a home but where one’s current financial or housing situation is unstable (e.g. potential job loss or inability to pay rent);

  • Housing does not meet public health and safety standards (examples include unsafe housing due to: mould, lack of running water, or violence in the home);

  • Any other similar living situations.