| Housing Program | Organization | Housing Type | Beds/Units | Max Stay | Age Range | Restrictions | Amenities | Referral Process | Website | Phone | Last Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of the Rain Shelter | Beacon Community Services | Emergency Shelter | 15 | First come first serve daily | 15-25 | October 15 until April 15, 8:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m |
Two trained staff members are available to lend support with resources and referrals. A warm meal in the evening and a light breakfast the following morning are available. |
No sign up required |
Website | Outoftherain@beaconcs.ca | 250-415-3856 | Aug-2024 |
| Meares Street | Beacon Community Services | Supportive Housing | 48 | 19-27 | Two daily meals and have access to laundry facilities, harm reduction support and group programming |
All applicants for Meares are selected from the BC Housing Supportive Housing registry. |
Website | supportivehousing@beaconcs.ca | 236-638-1167 | Aug-2024 |
||
| Culturally Supportive Housing | Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society | Supportive Housing | 6 | 12-19 | Indigenous 12-19 in care of Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services |
Website | admin@acehsociety.com | 778-432-2234 | Aug-2024 |
|||
| Young Moms Program | YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island | Transitional Housing | 8 | Up to 12 months | 16-29 | Parenting a child under the age of five |
Each family has their own suite, and participates in a community space. Support services for residents include life skills training, parenting education, advocacy, individualized and group counselling, accompaniment to appointments, resource referrals, and activity groups for children and youth. |
Website | ymp@vancouverislandy.ca | 250-382-1004 | Aug-2024 |
|
| Pandora Youth Apartments | YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island | Transitional Housing | 8 | Up to 18 months | 15-19 | Experiencing social isolation, poverty, substance use, or trauma |
Community-oriented environment, with each youth having their own bachelor unit. Supports youth to strive for and attain their educational, employment, and wellness goals through counselling, advocacy, life skills training, nutrition and cooking groups, and fitness. One unit is wheelchair friendly. |
Website | ymp@vancouverislandy.ca | 250-380-2663 | Aug-2024 |
|
| Supportive Housing | Threshold Housing | Supportive Housing | 15-19 | 24/7 staff support in a welcoming home environment. Our harm reduction approach meets youth where they're at and youth have their own spacious bedrooms and share common spaces such as bathrooms, living room, and kitchen. All of our shared homes also have outdoor space with gardens, grass, and places to relax. |
Placements are direct from MCFD |
Website | assist@thresholdhousing.ca | 250-383-8830 | Aug-2024 |
|||
| Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter (KEYS) | Youth Empowerment Society (YES) | Emergency Shelter | 10 | 13-18 | Youth 16 years and under require the verbal consent of their legal guardian to access. |
Access to basic needs services (including meals, showers, clothing, hygiene products). Assistance with job searches, resume building and skills for independence |
Referrals are accepted directly from youth, families, MCFD, and/or other community service providers. |
Website | keys@vyes.ca | 250-386-8282 | Aug-2024 |
|
| Semi-Independent Housing | Threshold Housing | Social/Subsidized Housing | 15-25 | Threshold House is both our flagship home and the heart of our wrap-around Foundations Program. Purpose built for semi-independent living, Threshold House offers youth their own studio suites – with a large bedroom, kitchenette, and full bathroom – connected to generous shared living room, kitchen and dining room. Many wrap-around support programs, for example bi-weekly cooking groups take place at Threshold House, while others ensure youth build strong connections in community. |
Open referral application |
Website | intake@thresholdhousing.ca | 250-383-8830 | Aug-2024 |
Charitable#: BN: 842615221RR0001
©2024 Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region | website by Caorda