Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
Directions - Drop-In
Offered by Directions Youth Services Centre
In short
All youth under 25 years old, experiencing homelessness, sleeping rough, or precariously housed can visit our Drop-In Services Centre.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people; Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Clothes and basic things, Somewhere to wash, Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Being who I am, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- By appointment, Walk in
- Where
- 1134 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
- How to reach
- Contact through Directions Youth Services Centre: (866) 249-6884 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
All youth under 25 years old, experiencing homelessness, sleeping rough, or precariously housed can visit our Drop-In Services Centre. We work to ensure our space and services are welcoming to young people who are LGBTQ+, racialized, newcomers to Vancouver, as well as to substance users, those living with mental health challenges or a physical disability. We honour and respect all differences and expect this from anyone who enters the space.
We offer:
- A hot, nutritious dinner every day at 8:00 pm
- Snacks all day
- Bathrooms and hot showers
- Laundry facilities
- Harm reduction supplies and information
- Indigenous outreach services
- In partnership with St. Pauls Hospital and Vancouver Coastal Health, an on-site medical clinic (no Care Card or appointment required)
- Supportive, caring staff to listen, advocate, and connect youth with the help and services they want or need
- Clothing, shoes, toiletries and other donated items
- Pet room and kennel
- Temporary winter shelter and extreme weather shelter
Who can use it?
All youth under 25 years old
How do I get in touch?
Call (866) 249-6884, or use the website.
- Phone
- (866) 249-6884
- Website
- https://directionsyouthservices.ca
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
1134 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7
1134 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y7Vancouver, British Columbia
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