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Bloom Group - Powell Place Emergency Shelter

Offered by Bloom Group Community Services Society

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Website checked March 2026

In short

Opened in 1977 and reopened after renovations in March 2015, Powell Place was the first women-only shelter in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside.

Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Who it is for
Women, People on a low income; Women
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, A fresh start
Cost and access
Free
Where
391 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4
Last verified
, by HelpSeeker
About this service

Opened in 1977 and reopened after renovations in March 2015, Powell Place was the first women-only shelter in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside. We serve women living with the intersecting challenges of violence, abuse, poverty, mental illness and addiction. Our innovative, strengths-based approach encourages women to make their own choices and supports them as they reach toward their goals.

Who can use it?

Women 19+ years of age

When is it open?

Bloom Group - Powell Place Emergency Shelter is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 606-0403, email info@thebloomgroup.org, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 606-0403
Email
info@thebloomgroup.org
Website
https://www.thebloomgroup.org/our-work/women-children/

Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.

391 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4

391 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4Vancouver, British Columbia

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