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Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia

DEWC - Downtown Eastside Emergency Shelter

Offered by Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC)

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Website checked March 2026Crisis support
Call (604) 423-4807DirectionsWebsite

In short

DEWCs Emergency Drop-In Night Shelter at 412 East Cordova Street provides emergency shelter for women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.

Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Who it is for
Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People with disabilities, People on a low income; Seniors, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Women, People with disabilities, 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, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Support with memory, thinking or a disability, My culture and roots, Being who I am, A fresh start
Cost and access
Free, Walk in
Where
412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6
Last verified
, by HelpSeeker
About this service

DEWCs Emergency Drop-In Night Shelter at 412 East Cordova Street provides emergency shelter for women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.

This low-barrier system accommodates women with severe mental health and addiction issues. Each night we shelter up to 150 women with beds for 57 women, many of whom have been rejected by other shelters. As the focus is harm-reduction, women will not be turned away.

Who can use it?

Women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.

When is it open?

DEWC - Downtown Eastside Emergency Shelter is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 423-4807, email admin@dewc.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 423-4807
Email
admin@dewc.ca
Website
http://dewc.ca/emergency-shelter

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