Lookout Housing and Health Society

Mobile overdose prevention site staffed by harm reduction workers who can witness people using drugs and treat them immediately if they overdose. Provides harm reduction supplies, along with harm reduction education, and connection to mental health and substance use supports. Needle exchange servicv...

A 24-hour emergency centre that provides temporary accommodation and support to men who have no other housing options. Also has 16 beds by referral only from Vancouver Coastal Health for patients who are leaving hospital and need a place to stay; women also accepted. In addition to meals and shelter...

Provides harm reduction supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions services, and other social supports. Needle exchange services include distribution of clean needles, sterile water, and alcohol wipes; disposal of used needles; and health information t...

Provides support and assistance to tenants of the Avalon Hotel. Lookout Society staff are available during the day to provide referrals, life skills training, and intervention as needed; offered in partnership with the Avalon Hotel.

Provides 70 units of mixed-income housing; 23 units are low-end-of-market rentals where tenants pay 80 to 90% of market rent, 24 units are rented at the income assistance shelter rate ($375 per month), and 23 units are rented at rates geared to income. Accepts pets. Wheelchair accessible. Apply dire...

Provides free nutritious meals seven days a week, with the participation and assistance of community-based organizations and individuals.

24-hour staffed, supportive housing that offers a safe place for up to 10 males age 19 and over with a concurrent mental health disability and substance use issue; clients must be clean and sober upon admission and must actively be seeking recovery. Support services are provided, such as mental illn...

Transitional housing for New Westminster adults lacking housing options and who may also have mental health concerns. Day staff and outreach workers assist residents and provide support, referrals, and liaison to health and social services. Maximum stay is two years. Pets are accepted. Not wheelchai...

Provides 24-hour seasonal overnight emergency housing on cots for up to 20 men and 4 women. Open nightly from January 12 to April 30, 2024; intake is continuous. Coffee and snacks are served, as well as three meals daily. Onsite overdose prevention site services are available. No cart storage. Pets ...

Provides supportive transitional housing to 44 individuals with a history of homelessness and who need some support to maintain housing. On-site staff provide support, case work, and assistance connecting with services to enable tenants to work towards greater stability and independence, as well as ...

Low-barrier temporary shelter offering 20 spaces from 4 pm to 8 am; open nightly. Welcomes all genders. First-come, first-served; no holds on beds. A meal is served. Pets are permitted. No cart storage. Not wheelchair accessible.

Provides a place where people who use opioids can be safely monitored and treated immediately if they overdose. Site serves up to 14 people with injection booths (individual and communal) and up to six people with inhalation set-up; staffed by nurses and harm reduction workers. Clinic also provides ...

Offers an holistic approach to mental health and substance use through prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery services. Health care providers work with each person to understand their unique needs and connect them to the appropriate care at the centre and in the community. Services ...

Offers a stabilization and transitional living home to male youth and young adults ages 19 to 24 who have current or recent mild to moderate substance use issues. Provides a holistic approach to help residents overcome barriers prior to transitioning into appropriate housing or treatment. Residents ...

A specialized, high-protein food bank for residents of Surrey and Metro Vancouver who are living with HIV/AIDS and/or hepatitis C and in need of support. Operated in partnership with Djaef Mahler AIDS Benefit Society, Quest Foods, and Surrey Food Bank.

A second-stage recovery home for up to 20 residents who have completed a treatment program or have been clean and sober for 90 days prior to entry. Focuses on residents becoming more accountable as they move to full societal re-entry. Provides shared accommodation including lounge areas with TVs, a ...

Offers 129 units of low-barrier supportive housing for adults with a history of homelessness and who have few housing options. Priority is given to individuals who live in Mount Pleasant or the Downtown Eastside areas, including those with chronic health conditions such as mental illness and/or drug...

A low-barrier, year-round shelter for homeless adults; 32 beds for men, and eight for women. The Front Room provides services to residents only and include shower and laundry facilities, reading and television areas, telephone accessibility, and coffee. Lunch is available to residents at 12 noon, an...

A low-barrier, 24-hour shelter for homeless adults which offers 20 beds for men, eight beds for women, and six beds for couples; accepts transgender individuals. There is a separate men's and women's area. Provides three meals a day plus snacks. Has shower and laundry facilities and lockers. Health-...

A 40-bed, second-stage housing facility that provides transitional accommodation for up to two years. Serves individuals who have few housing alternatives, are unable to meet their own basic needs, and are also not able/willing to access communal living options. Staff provide support, direction, and...

Helps individuals who are homeless to secure stable, affordable, and appropriate housing. Also assists clients with tenancy and subsidy applications, and provides them with information on good tenancy practices.

Provides 20 temporary beds of low-barrier, emergency housing for homeless adults ages 19 and up of all genders. Line up shelter, with beds allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter guests are booked out daily, but are free to line up every day. Serves meals, snacks, and coffee/breakfast...

Subsidized independent housing in a 37-unit apartment block, for single seniors or people with disabilities who live in the Downtown Eastside. Staff provide practical support and life skills training.

67-unit subsidized apartment block provides permanent housing for local adults with a history of homelessness. Support staff are on hand to provide assistance and life skills training where needed. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. Wheelchair accessible.

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Provides affordable housing for six people living with HIV/AIDS. Does not accept pets. Not wheelchair accessible.

A 24-hour year-round low-barrier shelter offering 15 male and five female beds for adults age 19 and up. Referral required from an external agency; shelter does not accept walk-ins. Beds are offered first-come first-served via referral; shelter does not reserve beds. Beds only held for referred clie...

Provides support and assistance to tenants of the Lion Hotel. Lookout Society staff are available during the day to provide referrals, life skills training, and intervention as needed; offered in partnership with the Lion Hotel.

Provides low-cost dental emergency and cleaning services. Sliding scale fees apply; offers up to a 66% discount based on eligibility. Appointments are required, although emergencies may be accommodated. Clinic hours are 9:15 am to 4 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; appointments need to be confir...

Free, low-barrier medical clinic for the South Fraser region serving everyone, including refugees and immigrants; clients may or may not have Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage. Physicians and nurses provide general health services, including testing and counselling for sexually transmitted infect...

Provides intensive, short-term case management and planning services for shelter or drop-in users who require additional intervention and support to successfully maintain themselves in the community.

A sober living recovery home for up to 12 men age 19 and older focused on abstinence-based recovery. Applicants must have maintained sobriety for a minimum of 30 days prior to admittance and may stay for up to two years. House is staffed on a part-time basis and guests have access to case management...

The North Shore Shelter is a short-term shelter with up to 45 beds for North Shore adults over 18 years of age who have no other housing options. 24-hour staff address housing, financial, and mental/physical health and addiction issues through crisis intervention, case planning, and referral/liaison...

Offers 25 transitional housing suites that are co-located with the North Shore Shelter for those who are already regular habitants of the shelter; 24-hour staff address housing, financial, and mental/physical health and addiction issues. Serves Bowen Island, District of North Vancouver, City of Nort...

Provides outreach to individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine housing ...

Provides outreach to individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine housing ...

A low-barrier, shelter for homeless adults; 28 beds for men, and 12 mats for women. Operates in conjunction with the The Front Room, a 24-hour drop-in resource centre. Provides laundry, showers, and meals. Pets are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. No shopping carts. Operated in partnership with and f...

Provides community education and direct services related to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C to residents of Surrey and Metro Vancouver. Direct services include lay counselling, advocacy, pre- and post-test counselling, referrals, and support groups. Also offers educational workshops and community events. O...

A peer-driven resource centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside that supports people living with chronic illnesses, addictions, and/or mental health challenges. Offers a safe environment and a range of structured and unstructured programs, including public computer usage, karaoke, bingo, meditatio...

Supervised injection site provides five stations where people who use substances nasally, orally, or by injection, can be safely monitored and treated immediately if they overdose. Provides harm reduction supplies, along with harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions serv...

Provides 28 units of permanent housing for adults with a history of homelessness. Support staff are on hand to provide assistance and life skills training where needed. Support services including daily meals, life-skills training, employment assistance and counselling, physical and mental health res...

Provides a mixture of 13 permanent homes and 11 units of transitional housing for adults in New Westminster who have a history of homelessness and who need some support and assistance to keep their housing. Transitional housing is for two to three years and offers support and assistance while tenant...

Low-barrier shelter provides 40 beds (12 female and 28 male) to adults age 19 and over. Operates 24 hours daily, and provides meals, showers, and laundry facilities, as well as referral to community services. Can accommodate pets. Wheelchair accessible. There is blue bin and locker storage, but no r...

Provides harm reduction education and referrals to health services, addictions services, and other social supports. Provides opioid users with free Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) that can be used to reverse the effects of overdoses from opioids like fentanyl, heroin, methadone, morphine, and oxyco...

A year-round, minimal barrier shelter for up to 15 men, age 19 and older; beds are in a dorm. Offers meals and information and referral. Shower and laundry facilities are available, as well as storage of three items. Health-related services include medication management, home care through referral, ...

Provides second-stage housing for LGBTQ2+ adults having few, if any, housing options, particularly those leaving the Al Mitchell Place shelter. Staff are available during the day and evening to assist residents, provide referrals, and provide liaison to health and community services. Accepts pets. W...

Provides supportive housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in North Cowichan. On-site services include meal programs, life and employment skills training, health and wellness support services, and opportunities for volunteer work. Staff are on site 24 hours daily. Pets are ac...

46-unit supportive housing for individuals who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness, including those with addiction and/or mental health issues. Support services include meals, life-skills training, employment assistance and counselling, connection to mental health and addiction resources...

Provides 105 single-room occupancy units in the Downtown Eastside for people who are struggling with issues such as addiction or mental health that put them at risk of homelessness. 35 units are for residents in the Tamura House Tenancy Program which offers staff support, such as advocacy and medica...

Provides low-barrier, overnight emergency housing on bunk beds and mats for 15 homeless adults of all genders, with separate spaces for men, women, and non-binary/non-gender conforming individuals. Services include breakfast at 5 am, snacks and beverages from 3:30 pm to 7 pm, and dinner at 7 pm. Als...

Temporary supportive housing with 34 modular units for individuals experiencing homelessness. Staffed 24 hours with services including meals and wraparound health and wellness support. There is also a job program onsite as well as spiritual and cultural support. Management staff are on site from 8 a...

Provides supportive low-barrier, single room occupancy (SRO) housing for adult residents of the Downtown Eastside who have a history of homelessness. 24-hour staffing. Funded by BC Housing.

Provides a safe, warm place for up to 40 people living outside who can take refuge overnight during extreme weather between 9 pm to 9 am from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024; open on a drop-in, first-come, first-serve basis. Warming centre is activated when the temperature reaches or feels like 0...

A 24-hour, multi-service housing centre for men and women in emergency and transitional situations. The Yukon Shelter provides meals and shelter beds for 71 people, crisis counselling, case planning, and referral/liaison for education, vocational training, and employment needs. Wheelchair accessible...

Offers transitional housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.