What We Do
Learn what HSSSBC does to support the home sharing community across British Columbia, including resources, training, education, and sector support.
Who We Are
The Home Sharing Support Society BC (HSSSBC) is a non-profit organization that provides professional advice and solutions for complex disability housing challenges across British Columbia.
As a support for the home sharing community in BC, we work alongside home sharing providers, agencies, families, community partners and funders to support stronger and more informed home sharing practices across the province.
Through awareness, education, continuous improvement recommendations on home sharing sustainability, and community connection, HSSSBC supports the home sharing community across British Columbia.
Who We Support
Home Sharing Providers
Respite Providers
Individuals &
Families
Community Living Agencies
Funders
Community Partners
Understanding Our Role
HSSSBC's Role
Match individuals with home sharing providers
Support agencies’ home sharing provider recruitment work
Home sharing provider screening, interviews, and final approvals
Approve, fund or determine eligibility for home sharing services
Provide information and community news about home sharing
Manage or monitor contracts between home sharing providers and individuals.
Provide knowledge and skills training for home sharing providers
Create useful tools, templates, and resources for the home sharing community
Develop research based recommendations to help address disability housing challenges across British Columbia.
Strengthen the home sharing community through connection, collaboration, and engagement.
Promote awareness of home sharing and inclusive housing solutions throughout British Columbia.
Provide trusted consultation to help the home sharing community navigate the system.
Other Roles in Home Sharing
Community Living BC
- Determines eligibility
- Funds services
- Coordinates approved supports
Community Living Agencies
- Recruit and screen providers
- Coordinate placements
- Oversee support arrangements
- Provide ongoing monitoring and support
Why Home Sharing Matters
Home sharing plays an important role in British Columbia as many people face rising housing costs, limited affordable housing options, and increasing social isolation. For adults with disabilities, home sharing can provide more than a place to live. It can create a sense of belonging, stability, and meaningful community connection.
Home sharing supports community based living by helping people build relationships, participate in daily life, and live in personalized environments that reflect their needs, routines, and goals. It also offers an alternative to isolation by creating supportive homes where people can feel included, respected, and connected to their communities.
We Are Here For You
Some Ways We Can Help
- Are you a home sharing provider who needs access to training, home sharing advice or consultation?
- Are you a family member or individual who needs guidance to navigate housing options for people with disabilities?
- Are you a service provider coordinating home sharing services who needs templates, recruitment support or resources?