Housing Support
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Please note that this collection of resources is updated periodically, with the help of our network of partners. If you would like to submit a new resource or inform us of any updates to existing resources in the table, please use the submissions form. We appreciate your help in connecting our community with available support!
Shelters in Burnaby
BC211 Shelter List
Phone: 211
Email: [email protected]
A list of shelters across the Lower Mainland, along with a current count of available beds. Updated daily.
Progressive Housing Society Emergency Shelter
2294 Douglas Road, Burnaby
Phone: 604-522-9669
Emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness. Transgender and non-binary people are welcome. Harm reduction supplies are available.
Shelters in the Lower Mainland
BC211 Shelter List
Phone: 211
Email: [email protected]
A list of shelters across the Lower Mainland, along with a current count of available beds. Updated daily.
Showers, Drop-Ins, and Other Services
BC211
Phone: 211
A confidential, multilingual, 24-hour referral service that provides information on topics such as housing, shelters, food, financial assistance, and more.
Maida Duncan Women’s and Family Drop-in and Resource Centre
402 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-523-6749
Run by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver. Services include laundry, showers, computer access, some basic food, referrals, and clothing donations. Available for low-income, homeless, and marginalized women and their children. Transgender women are welcome.
Outreach Resource Centre
7135 Walker Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-200-0712
Email: [email protected]
Run by the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby. Services at the Outreach Resource Centre include the opportunity to meet outreach workers, hot meals, showers, harm reduction supplies, hygiene supplies, nurse practitioners, and more. The Outreach Resource Centre is open on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
Outreach Resource Centre Pop-Up – Jubilee Avenue
Jubilee Avenue near Imperial Street (in front of Youth Centre)
Phone: 604-200-0712
Email: [email protected]
Run by the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby. Services at the Outreach Resource Centre include the opportunity to meet outreach workers, hot meals, showers, harm reduction supplies, hygiene supplies, nurse practitioners, and more. The Outreach Resource Centre is open on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
Progressive Housing Society
7836 6th Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-522-9669
Email: [email protected]
Progressive Housing provides services for anyone experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing housing insecurity. Services include immediate outreach assistance, housing resources, food, clothing, and support in various areas. Outreach staff are available at the Outreach Resource Centre at 7135 Walker Avenue on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM.
Purpose Society
40 Begbie St., New Westminster
Phone: 604-526-2522
Health Van Phone: 604-351-1885
Email: [email protected]
Purpose Society is a non-profit organization that provides services for youth and families in the Lower Mainland. Programs for youth include providing harm reduction supplies and information and referrals on housing and employment.
The Mobile Health Van serves sex workers and people who use drugs in New Westminster, Burnaby, as well as a few other communities. The Mobile Health Van provides harm reduction supplies, sharps containers, fentanyl drug checking, and referrals to community resources.
Spirit of the Children Society
201 – 768 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-524-9113
Email: [email protected]
Spirit of the Children Society provides assistance to Indigenous families and individuals in Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities. Programs are offered for children, youth, and adults. Spirit of the Children Society also offers housing support and homelessness prevention programs for Indigenous families, youth, and adults.
Transition Houses
Transition Houses & Safe Homes List
List of transition houses and safe homes in B.C.