For those that are homeless or at risk of homelessness, there are a range of options available, from more immediate outreach and shelter, to accessing more stable forms of housing. Availability varies by community.

For women at risk of violence, transition housing may be available.


PROGRAM	OFFERS	ELIGIBILITY

Homeless Outreach	Connection to housing, income assistance and support services	Homeless / at risk of homelessness

Aboriginal Homeless Outreach	Connection to housing and necessary support services to address housing, health and cultural needs	Homeless Aboriginal people who are living off-reserve (available in Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Duncan, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John)

Emergency Shelter	Immediate temporary shelter, food and a variety of support services	Homeless / at risk of homelessness

Extreme Weather Response	Temporary space made available during situations where sleeping outside might threaten health and safety	Homeless / at risk of homelessness (available between November 1 - March 31 dependent on community activation)

Supportive Housing Registration Service	Long-term low-barrier supportive housing	Homeless / at risk of homelessness; live with mental and physical health conditions; require support services to achieve successful tenancies

Subsidized housing	Long-term housing with rent geared to income	Applicants who are fleeing domestic violence or abuse, or who have a serious health condition that is affected by their current housing, may elect to have a Supplemental Application Form completed by a third-party verifier as some housing providers give additional consideration to applicants who meet these criteria.

If any of the following also applies, there may be further programs available:

Women at risk of violence: click here.
Seniors: click here.
Families: click here.
Individuals with disabilities: click here.
Individuals who are Aboriginal: click here.
Singles and couples: click here.
Individuals with addictions living in Metro Vancouver: click here.