Shelter & Housing
Below are resources for shelter and housing in BC and Victoria.
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Sooke Transition House Society
The Sooke Transition House is a shelter for women and children leaving an abusive partner. In-house support is available during daytime hours. Location: 6649 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A7 Contact: 250-642-2591 or 250-480-5461 (24HR EMERGENCY PAGER) Website:...
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association
The Pacifica Housing Advisory Association offers good quality rental housing for low income families and persons with disabilities through the British Columbian non-profit Rental Housing Program (funded by BC government), and outreach services for the homeless and...
Co-Operative Housing Federation of BC
This organization provides information on co-operative housing, online lists of co-ops, and support for existing co-ops. Tips on how to access these resources as well as how to access government funding are also available on the website. Location: 330-1105 Pandora...
Capital Region Housing Corporation
Capital Region Housing Corporation is a non-profit provider of over 1200 rental units of affordable housing in Victoria, BC. This group offers affordable housing (including some wheelchair-modified units) for families with low to moderate incomes, seniors with low to...
Casa Maria Emergency Housing Society
Casa Maria Emergency Housing Society is a community funded non-profit shelter which provides emergency subsidized housing for families and individuals who are in crisis or are displaced. The program is also open to refugees. Location: 1241 Balmoral Rd, Victoria, BC...
Foundation House – Recovery House for Men
Foundation House was established in 1993 and offers a home to up to ten men in recovery. Clients are welcome to stay for up to two years, a factor that separates the program from other short-term programs. This program is for men aged 18+ who are recovering from drug...
Independent Living Housing Society of Greater Victoria
This resource provides homes and support to people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities in order to maintain and enhance independent lifestyles whilst supporting their independence. The organization provides both respite and long-term housing. The application...
M’akola Housing Society
M'akola Housing Society offers affordable housing for First Nations families living off-reserve in urban areas of Vancouver Island. The service is free to apply and the program offers both subsidized and non-subsidized options depending on the individual's financial...
Route 65 Senior Housing Navigation
Route 65 is a free online navigation tool for seniors to find assisted living. It is free and confidential. This resources helps connect seniors and their family members with independent, assisted, long term or home care housing options in B.C. Contact: 604-409-8165...