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Housing and homelessness in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter

7 nights a week from 5 pm - 7:30 am Website checked March 2026
Call (250) 758-1601DirectionsWebsite

In short

We expect to reduce our capacity from 24 beds to accommodate a measure of social distancing. Visits by volunteers, contractors, tours, suppliers and other visitors are suspended until further notice.

Hours
7 nights a week from 5 pm - 7:30 am
Who it is for
Adults, 19 years and older
What it helps with
Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Knowing where to go
Cost and access
Free
Where
595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9
Last verified
, by the organization

Services from this organization

About this organization
We expect to reduce our capacity from 24 beds to accommodate a measure of social distancing. Visits by volunteers, contractors, tours, suppliers and other visitors are suspended until further notice. Only staff, guests, VIHA staff or RCMP will be welcome on site. We have enhanced sanitization and hygiene activities and will provide hygiene and social-distancing information to our guests at every opportunity. We have acquired supplies to make our own hand sanitizers for our own use and to distribute to guests. We continue to offer free showers at Caledonia Park on behalf of the City of Nanaimo... monitoring for potential for change in service.

Our shelter (previously only open in winter) remains open continuously until at least March 31, 2020, thanks to funding from BC Housing.

Providing respite from the streets, two light meals, laundry service and other supports.

A new Outreach Program launches in January 2020.

Who can use it?

Adults, 19 years and older

When is it open?

Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter is open 7 nights a week from 5 pm - 7:30 am.

How do I get in touch?

Call (250) 758-1601, email shelter@ufon.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(250) 758-1601
Email
shelter@ufon.ca
Website
http://ufon.ca/weather-shelter/

Listed in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9

595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9Nanaimo, British Columbia

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