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Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC)

Website checked March 2026Crisis support
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In short

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre is one of the busiest women's centres in the country, operating a low-barrier drop-in centre and emergency night shelters in the Downtown Eastside.

Who it is for
Children, Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People with disabilities, Refugees, People on a low income; Seniors, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Women, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee, People with disabilities, Mobility, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Older adults (65+)
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, Legal help and my rights, A way to get there, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Getting online, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, People who get me, Help for my family, A job, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Faith and spiritual practice, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices, A fresh start
Cost and access
Free, Walk in
Where
302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1
Last verified
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Services from this organization

About this organization

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre is one of the busiest women's centres in the country, operating a low-barrier drop-in centre and emergency night shelters in the Downtown Eastside. By connecting members to a continuum of care and a community, we empower them towards positive change.

The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre provides basic needs including nutritious meals, laundry, showers, phone and computer access, and clothing, as well as support services including advocacy, housing outreach, HIV case management, Chinese seniors outreach, victim services, and skills development. Our kitchen program serves up to 700 meals daily, totaling up to 255,500 meals annually. Demand for our services is growing exponentially, and we rely heavily on community support to sustain our ongoing work.

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 681-8480, email admin@dewc.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 681-8480
Email
admin@dewc.ca
Website
http://www.dewc.ca

Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.

302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1

302 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1Vancouver, British Columbia

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