By region · Canada
Homelessness in British Columbia
Greater Vancouver PIT count: ~4,800 (2023). Province conducts integrated counts every ~3 years.
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
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State context
BC's Downtown Eastside in Vancouver concentrates the most visible homelessness in Canada. BC Housing operates province-wide; many supportive-housing buildings are co-managed with non-profits (Atira, RainCity, PHS Community Services).
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in British Columbia for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
Resources in British Columbia
Emergency shelters10
Food (meals or pantries)8
Day services7
Housing programs6
Medical / clinics1
Youth-specific2
Veteran-specific0
Family-specific2
LGBTQ+ affirming6
Indigenous-led / -focused5
Cities in British Columbia on HomelessHelp
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