Horizon Health says it is expanding outreach programs in the Saint John area to help shelter clients.

A new licensed practical nurse (LPN) will work with an existing registered nurse (RN) to build on the current outreach programs.

Currently, the RN works with clients to help connect them with services in the community, the health authority said in a news release.

Horizon said adding an LPN will allow the team to help more people and expand on the services they provide.