Service Provider

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)

A community centre that provides social, cultural, recreational, and other life-enhancing programs and services, primarily for Indigenous people. Also houses other organizations and their services including the ARIES Project (alternative education program for Aboriginal street youth) in partnership with Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), see that agency's listings for details; the Aboriginal Community Career and Employment Services Society (ACCESS), see separate listing for details; and Vancouver Native Health's FASD (fetal alcohol syndrome disorder) worker. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

https://vafcs.org

Contact

Phone 1: 604-251-4844
Email: info@vafcs.org

Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 3P7

Mailing Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 3P7

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4 services offered by: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)

1670 Shelter

Provided by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)
3 other services offered by this agency

Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour emergency housing for adults ages 19 and over, with 40 male beds and 10 female beds (inclusive of cisgender and transgender individuals).

Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour emergency housing for adults ages 19 and over, with 40 male beds and 10 female beds (inclusive of cisgender and transgender individuals). Services include breakfast and dinner, on-site showers, personal hygiene products, first aid, and access to local calling; can also act as a mailing address for incoming mail. Free clothing is offered when supplies are available. Bus tickets are available for essential appointments. Arrangements for SafeRide can be made for those that must leave the shelter and feel unsafe walking to their destination. A scheduled nurse, pediatric doctor and Indigenous healers visit the shelter periodically. Storage is limited to personal items that can fit into storage bins. Service animals and pets are welcome, but pets need to be on a leash, preferably in a portable cage. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on the property. Accepts inebriated individuals on condition of respectful behaviour. Zero-tolerance for harassment, intimidation, and violence of any form toward guests and staff. No maximum stay as long as residents follow the shelter guidelines. By referral only; entry begins at 3 pm daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Curfew is at 11 pm; guests must be off the premises by 10 am the following morning. Wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).
Website

www.vafcs.org
Address

1670 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6
Services include breakfast and dinner, on-site showers, personal hygiene products, first aid, and access to local calling; can also act as a mailing address for incoming mail. Free clothing is offered when supplies are available. Bus tickets are available for essential appointments. Arrangements for SafeRide can be made for those that must leave the shelter and feel unsafe walking to their destination. A scheduled nurse, pediatric doctor and Indigenous healers visit the shelter periodically. Storage is limited to personal items that can fit into storage bins. Service animals and pets are welcome, but pets need to be on a leash, preferably in a portable cage. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on the property. Accepts inebriated individuals on condition of respectful behaviour. Zero-tolerance for harassment, intimidation, and violence of any form toward guests and staff. No maximum stay as long as residents follow the shelter guidelines. By referral only; entry begins at 3 pm daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Curfew is at 11 pm; guests must be off the premises by 10 am the following morning. Wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).

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Mailing Address

1670 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6

Contact

Intake: 604-428-3625

Shelter Manager: 604-423-6046 Local 409

Fax: 604-428-8901

Email: shelter@vafcs.org

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90-Day Program

Provided by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)
3 other services offered by this agency

Provides 35 short-term beds for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are working toward goals with the support of staff.

Provides 35 short-term beds for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are working toward goals with the support of staff. Accommodation is divided into female and male sleeping areas. Beds are assigned while in the program; residents able to leave belongings in their area. Supports residents for 90 days, after which they continue on to transitional housing and supports. Must abstain from drugs or alcohol while in residence. Referrals through emergency shelter. Wheelchair accessible.
Website

www.vafcs.org
Address

1660 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6
Accommodation is divided into female and male sleeping areas. Beds are assigned while in the program; residents able to leave belongings in their area. Supports residents for 90 days, after which they continue on to transitional housing and supports. Must abstain from drugs or alcohol while in residence. Referrals through emergency shelter. Wheelchair accessible.

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Mailing Address

1660 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S6

Contact

Intake: 604-428-3625

Fax: 604-428-8901

Email: shelter@vafcs.org

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Elders Program

Provided by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)
3 other services offered by this agency

Offers daily drop-in programs for Indigenous elders age 55 and older who live in Vancouver.

Offers daily drop-in programs for Indigenous elders age 55 and older who live in Vancouver. Offers free luncheon at 12 noon Monday to Friday, as well as social/recreational activities. There is also a food bank every Wednesday (except during cheque issue week). Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Website

vafcs.org/elders-program
Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S7
Offers free luncheon at 12 noon Monday to Friday, as well as social/recreational activities. There is also a food bank every Wednesday (except during cheque issue week). Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

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Mailing Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S7

Contact

Phone 1: 604-251-4844

Fax: 604-251-1986

Email: elders@vafcs.org

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Youth Recreation Programs

Provided by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)
3 other services offered by this agency

Provides social, educational, and recreational programs for urban Aboriginal youth ages six to 29; some activities are held in the youth's recreation room, and others in the gym and off-site.

Provides social, educational, and recreational programs for urban Aboriginal youth ages six to 29; some activities are held in the youth's recreation room, and others in the gym and off-site. In-house services include a kitchen, library, computer lab, games, lounge, and arts and crafts. A monthly calendar of events is available online as well as at the front desk.
Website

www.vafcs.org
Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S7
In-house services include a kitchen, library, computer lab, games, lounge, and arts and crafts. A monthly calendar of events is available online as well as at the front desk.

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Mailing Address

1607 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S7

Contact

Phone 1: 604-251-4844 Local 311

Fax: 604-251-1986

Email: recreation@vafcs.org

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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)

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Mailing Address

4 services offered by: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)

1670 Shelter

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

90-Day Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Elders Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Youth Recreation Programs

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact