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Housing and homelessness in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Unitarian Shelter

Offered by First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo

Monday 5 pm - 7:30 am Tuesday 5 pm - Website checked March 2026

In short

The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter provides emergency shelter to adults ages 19 and over. We are open 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 7 days a week.

Hours
Monday 5 pm - 7:30 am Tuesday 5 pm - 7:30 am Wednesday 5 pm - 7:30 am Thursday 5 pm - 7:30 am Friday 5 pm - 7:30 am Saturday 5 pm - 7:30 am Sunday 5 pm - 7:30 am
Who it is for
Adults ages 19 and over.
What it helps with
A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Somewhere to wash, Knowing where to go, Making my own choices
Cost and access
Free
Where
Suite 1, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9
Last verified
, by HelpSeeker
About this service

The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter provides emergency shelter to adults ages 19 and over. We are open 5 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 7 days a week. To check if we have a bed available call 250-754-3720 or come see us after 6 p.m. at 595 Townsite Road The Nanaimo Free Shower program continues to operate normal hours: 7:30 a.m. until 12 noon Monday to Friday at Caledonia Park, 110 Wall Street. We are behind the bleachers. Last shower starts at 11:30 a.m. Outreach continues to serve people who need help with getting ID, applying for social assistance, looking for housing, getting medical attention, or other needs. Contact Carole at shelteroutreach@ufon.ca

Who can use it?

Adults ages 19 and over.

When is it open?

Unitarian Shelter is open Monday 5 pm - 7:30 am Tuesday 5 pm - 7:30 am Wednesday 5 pm - 7:30 am Thursday 5 pm - 7:30 am Friday 5 pm - 7:30 am Saturday 5 pm - 7:30 am Sunday 5 pm - 7:30 am.

How do I get in touch?

Call (250) 754-3720, email shelteroutreach@ufon.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(250) 754-3720
Email
shelteroutreach@ufon.ca
Website
https://ufon.ca/weather-shelter/

Listed in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Suite 1, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9

Suite 1, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9Nanaimo, British Columbia

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