Housing and homelessness in Port Alberni, British Columbia
Port Alberni Shelter Society
In short
The Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS) is a non profit organization that works with people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.
- Who it is for
- People on a low income
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Money to get by, Clothes and basic things, Medical care, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 3978 8 Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S2
- How to reach
- (250) 723-6511 · pashelter@shaw.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
Services from this organization
PASS - Extreme Weather Response Centre
- 0.6 km from centre
- Oct - End of March
- Website checked March 2026
Port Alberni Overdose Prevention Site
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
Port Alberni Shelter Society - Emergency Shelter
- 0.6 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
Port Alberni Shelter Society - Overdose Prevention Site (OPS)
- 0.2 km from centre
- Open seven days a week: 8 am 8 pm
- Website checked March 2026
About this organization
The Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS) is a non profit organization that works with people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. The Port Alberni Shelter is run by the Port Alberni Shelter Society which was first established in 1972 as the Friendship Lodge, and has provided supportive housing and emergency shelter since that date. The Shelter Society runs many programs including an emergency shelter, supportive housing, family housing, an extreme weather response program, a sobering site and a harms reduction facility, as well as outreach and advocacy services. (See our Programs page for more information) The Shelter Society helps those in need of help and a hand up.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 723-6511, email pashelter@shaw.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (250) 723-6511
- pashelter@shaw.ca
- Website
- https://portalbernishelter.com/
Listed in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
3978 8 Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S2
3978 8 Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S2Port Alberni, British Columbia
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