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Module 8: Housing Resources in BC
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This section of the toolkit provides a long list of organizations that may be useful to you. As well, a major provider of much subsidized housing in the province is BC Housing, and you can visit their website here. (You can find more information about BC Housing and preparing an application in module 2 of this toolkit.)
You can also find a list of PAN member organizations that may be helpful to you here.
Many organizations have further resources (like tools or documents) on their websites. If you’re looking for a specific organization, scroll down – all sections are in alphabetical order.
The content published by any organization listed below does not necessarily represent the views of the Pacific AIDS Network or our supporters.
Jump to organizations by geographic area:
Organizations in Greater Vancouver
Organizations in Kamloops
Organizations in Prince George
Organizations in Greater Vancouver
411 Seniors Centre Society
Provides information and referral support to seniors on a range of issues.
Aboriginal Mother Centre
Connects homeless Indigenous families and individuals (any gender) with housing, income, and other support services.
AIDS Vancouver
Provides case management services for people living with HIV that address basic needs including housing and income assistance.
Alouette Addictions Services (Maple Ridge)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Atira
Connects homeless women in Vancouver and Surrey with housing, income, and other support services. Provides legal advocacy for low-income women in the Downtown Eastside.
Canadian Mental Health Association (North and West Vancouver)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
Carnegie Community Centre
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
Chimo Community Services (Richmond)
Provides assistance with housing and benefit applications as well as legal advocacy on issues such as residential tenancy and income assistance.
Coast Mental Health
Connects homeless individuals in the Downtown South with housing, income, and other support services.
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Connects homeless individuals in Renfrew-Collingwood with housing, income, and other support services.
Community Services (Maple Ridge)
Provides legal advocacy on issues such as residential tenancy and income assistance for individuals living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.
Covenant House Vancouver
Provides housing support to youth (16–24).
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
Provides housing-related assistance and advocacy for women who live or work in the Downtown Eastside.
Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
Provides services for people living with HIV, including a day health program, residence program, and supportive housing.
First United
Provides legal advocacy for low-income people in the Downtown Eastside on issues such as residential tenancy and income assistance.
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (Surrey)
Connects homeless Indigenous individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
Jewish Family Services
Provides settlement services to newcomers in Vancouver.
Justice Access Centre
Provides information and referral for legal issues that affect everyday life, including those related to residential tenancy.
The Kettle
Assists people with mental health problems with income assistance and BC Housing applications. Provides advocacy on issues such as residential tenancy and income assistance.
Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (multiple sites in Lower Mainland)
Assists low-income earners with legal issues, including residential tenancy.
Lookout Society (multiple sites in Lower Mainland)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
McLaren Housing
Provides housing options for people living with HIV, including directly managed housing and portable subsidies.
Mosaic (multiple sites in Lower Mainland)
Provides settlement services and legal advocacy for newcomers in the Lower Mainland.
MPA Society
Provides housing support services for individuals with mental illness.
Network of Inner City Community Services Society
Coordinates loans through the Vancouver Rent Bank for low-income residents in the City of Vancouver for overdue rent or utility payments, security deposits, or first month’s rent.
North Shore Community Resources (North Vancouver)
Provides legal advocacy on issues such as residential tenancy and income assistance for individuals in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island, and Lions Bay.
North Shore Multicultural Society (North Vancouver and West Vancouver)
Provides settlement services for newcomers.
Options Community Services (Surrey)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services (Surrey, White Rock, Delta). Provides housing support for youth, individuals with mental illness, and newcomers (Surrey with some services available in neighbouring cities including White Rock and Delta).
Pacific Community Resources Society
Provides housing support to youth (16–24) in the Lower Mainland.
Progressive Housing Society (Burnaby)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
Raincity Housing
Provides housing support services to individuals with mental illness, addictions and other challenges.
Renter Enquiry Line
Provides information on City of Vancouver renter protection policies and helps renters find building-specific information.
Richmond Rental Connect
Features a registry where landlords and tenants can list their vacancies and accommodation needs. Coordinates loans through Seniors Rent Bank to people 55 and older who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary shortage of funds or financial crisis. Run by Chimo
Community Services.
Seniors Services Society
Provides information on housing options for seniors (60+) in the Lower Mainland. Coordinates loans through the Seniors Support Rent Bank to seniors who are at risk of eviction due to a temporary shortage of funds or crisis.
Sources (White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley)
Provides income assistance, benefits, and housing support. Coordinates one-time crisis loans through the Sources Rent Bank for low-income residents in Surrey, White Rock, and Delta for overdue rent or utility payments, security deposits, or first month’s rent.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Advocacy Office
Provides information and support to individuals regarding issues such as residential tenancy, health and disability, and welfare.
Stepping Stone Community Services Society (Langley)
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Provides settlement services for newcomers and assistance with filling out BC Housing forms for naturalized citizens.
Surrey Urban Mission
Provides housing support and helps with income assistance and BC Housing applications.
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Provides housing support to urban Indigenous individuals.
Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services Society
Connects homeless Indigenous individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
Vancouver Tenants Union
Provides education on and fights for renters’ rights.
Watari Counselling and Support Services Society
Connects homeless youth with housing, income, and other support services.
Wilson Heights United Church Advocacy Program
Provides information and support to individuals regarding issues such as residential tenancy, health and disability, and welfare.
Wings Housing
Provides housing options for people living with HIV, including portable subsidies.
Organizations in Kamloops
Ask Wellness Society
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services. May be able to provide crisis funding to individuals at risk of homelessness.
Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops
Supports youth (17–24) who are recently housed or waiting for housing.
Canadian Mental Health Association (Kamloops branch)
Provides case management services for homeless individuals that address basic needs including housing and income.
Interior Community Services
Provides outreach services to homeless youth (13–24).
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
Provides shower and laundry services to homeless individuals.
Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society
Provides legal advocacy for low-income individuals on issues such as income, disability, and housing. Coordinates loans for overdue rent or utility payments for individuals not receiving income assistance.
Kamloops Immigrant Services
Provides settlement services to newcomers.
New Life Community
Provides outreach services to homeless individuals.
Thompson Rivers University Community Legal Clinic
Provides legal advocacy for low-income individuals on issues such as residential tenancy and human rights.
Organizations in Prince George
Aboriginal Housing Society of Prince George
Provides housing support as well as voice mail services to people who have no reliable form of communication.
Active Support Against Poverty
Provide advocacy services for low-income individuals in relation to welfare, disability, and tenancy issues. May also provide rent and utilities supplements.
AiMHi
Provides advocacy and support to people with special needs and their families.
Association Advocating for Women and Community
Provides housing support services to individuals in the community.
Canadian Mental Health Association (Prince George branch)
Provides housing support services for individuals with mental illness or addictions.
Foundry Prince George
Provides health, housing, and other social service support for youth (12–24) and their families.
Handy Circle Resource Society
Provides information and resources for individuals with disabilities.
Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society
Provides settlement services to newcomers.
Kikino Métis Children and Family Services Society
Provides access to culturally specific support and advocacy services for people of Métis heritage.
Positive Living North
Provides support for people living with HIV.
Prince George Council of Seniors
Provides information and advocacy for seniors, often related to health and housing.
Prince George Native Friendship Center
Connects homeless individuals with housing, income, and other support services.
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