Shelter and Street Help Line

Provides free, confidential, multilingual information and referral to people who are affected by homelessness in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Greater Victoria areas. Covers a wide variety of services including shelters, food, and other services to address the wide range of circumstances that can result in homelessness. Also publishes the Shelter List twice a day, seven days a week, with details about available shelter beds and mats for women, men, youth and families; the list is updated twice a day at around 11:30 am and 7:30 pm, and can be accessed on the website (https://bc.211.ca/shelter-lists). Telephone assistance, text messaging, and web chat (bc.211.ca/chat) are available 24 hours, seven days a week.