Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
Marc's Place
In short
A safe house with three single rooms for street-involved or at-risk youth ages 13 to 15, not in MCFD care.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Updated
- This organization's address is confidential and is not published.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Families, People on a low income; Youth, Family with children, Youth (13-24)
- 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, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help for my family, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- How to reach
- (604) 660-9376
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About this organization
A safe house with three single rooms for street-involved or at-risk youth ages 13 to 15, not in MCFD care. Aim is to give the youth a positive, non-judgemental environment, assess their needs, and help them in making plans; this may include mediation between the youth and their families and/or securing safety plans, or assistance in finding alternate family placements. All meals are provided. A referral is required by MCFD social worker who must gain permission from the youth's guardian; if the guardian cannot be reached, then the youth may be allowed to stay for three days under certain provisions. Pets cannot be accommodated. Facility is not wheelchair accessible. Transportation to the shelter is arranged through MCFD. Maximum stay is seven days. Serves Vancouver and Richmond. Intake via MCFD social worker is 24 hours. Funded by MCFD.
Who can use it?
Street-involved youth, age 13-15
When is it open?
Marc's Place is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 660-9376.
- Phone
- (604) 660-9376
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.