Dr. Peter Centre

87,000

Meals served in the last year

30%

Homeless at time of admission

500+

Individuals helped in 2023

The Dr. Peter Centre transforms lives and communities by bringing humanity and healthcare to those sidelined by society.

Everything we do is based on the simple premise that whatever chaos happens outside our walls, inside here, humanity heals.

In Loving Memory: Shirley Young (1933-2024)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Young, the tireless upholder of her son’s legacy and the moral compass and guiding star of the Dr. Peter Centre. Shirley passed away on Friday, August 2nd, surrounded by the love and admiration of those she dedicated her life to serving.

Shirley Young, mother of Peter Jepson-Young, was a true champion for our community. Her efforts to continue Peter's mission of creating better care for people with HIV and AIDS, and to break the stigma associated with the illness, have left an indelible mark on the Centre and the countless lives she touched. She volunteered up until this year, serving meals and greeting participants. Many have called her "mother," a testament to her nurturing spirit and unwavering support.

Inspired and founded by Shirley Young, the matriarch of our community, our new Affirmation Fund is dedicated to empowering and uplifting our national efforts, ensuring her son's legacy continues to make an impact across the country. Your generous contributions will help us sustain and grow this vital initiative.

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Our day health program serves over 500 participants, providing hot meals, therapeutic programs (including art, music, and recreation), counselling, and special programs for women and Indigenous people. While the majority of our participants are living with HIV/AIDS, they also face various physical and mental health challenges, among them substance use, homelessness and stigma.

Our clinical team sees over 40,000 health visits annually, and since 2002, we've been internationally recognized as the first health care facility in North America to integrate supervised injection services into its model of care.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Our 24-hour licensed care facility offers comprehensive medical support for participants with highly complex medical and social needs, often providing their first stable home in years.

There is no single prescription that can break the cycle of addiction, or cure the layered trauma that many of our participants carry with them. Yet of all the treatments we provide, one of the most powerful medicines is love.

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