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      • August 12, 2026
      • Agency Updates

      Welcome to Independent Living at Holly House: Take the Virtual Tour

      • August 12, 2026
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      • May 14, 2026
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      Why Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health

      • April 16, 2026
      • Mental Health Awareness

      Beyond the Stigma: Living with a Mental Health Challenge

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Depression, Mental Health Awareness

Understanding Depression: It’s More Than Just Feeling Blue

  • February 12, 2025
  • by PHS
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Depression, Mental Health Awareness

What is Depression?

  • November 7, 2019
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We acknowledge that we operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Kwikwetlem First Nations. Progressive Housing Society is committed to learning from and supporting the Truth and Reconciliation process.

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"No one person or organization has been more helpful & supportive & important to my LIFE than you folks ALL have. I can easily say without any doubt that I would not be alive still today and maintained my drug / alcohol recovery WITHOUT Andi & PHS ongoing support."

Kelly

2023
"Progressive Housing Society were the only service who reached out to a part of the district that is usually overlooked – I was impressed by that. They show up consistently and bring brightness and social connections to a place that can be dark."

G

2023
"Not only do they do housing they help you go through processes that other people might find overwhelming and I just find it a stand up organization because they do so much and are willing to do so much."

S

2020
“If it wasn’t for Progressive Housing and the Social Worker from BGH referring me to you guys I would have lost all hope. Whenever you call I make sure to answer and it brings me joy. I am grateful for everything you are trying to do for me. No one has taken the time to hear me out, except you guys.”

Anonymous

2019
“Progressive Housing Society has helped me with resources, furniture, staples. PHS has been a God send, has provided me with security. It is the continued association with Progressive Housing that provides moments of joy.”

Anonymous

2019
they keep people safe and really show they care for the ones there my brother was there and they went way passed what they had to do to keep him safe but sadly he passed away they did every thing they could to prevent it something you dont hear of happening much in these places

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2024
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