NEED HELP?

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If you’re between the ages 13 and 24 and you’re couch-surfing, don’t have a steady place to stay, or are homeless then you can come by and eat, shower, wash your clothes, and more.  

We’re here and we care. Come see us.
1138 Burrard Street


Hungry?

If you’re 13-24 and homeless or couch-surfing, you can come by any day of the week for snacks, breakfasts, and hot dinners.

See the Food Program schedule here.

📍1138 Burrard Street
Downtown Vancouver, across from St. Paul’s Hospital 


Need a place to stay?

If you’re 19-24, you’re eligible for the overnight shelter at our Drop-In Centre. 
Call 604 633 1472
for more info (including the hours and how to sign up) 
 
If you need more stable housing, we have a couple of ways to help. For more info, check out our Shelter page, or contact:

Drop-in Centre

Call 604 633 1472 or toll-free 1 866 249 6884

Safehouse and Haven

Safehouse: Call 604-877-1234 or text 604-773-8976

Haven: Call 778-800-3300 or text 604-367-5204

*Safehouse and Haven accept referrals and intakes 24/7, every day of the year. If at capacity, our team provides support in finding alternative resources and shelter options.


Looking for a way to make money?

We have a couple of employment and pre-employment programs. SYJA runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and offers same-day pay. There are some requirements to participate, including that you must: be a Directions client, be able to legally work in Canada, and have a SIN.

More info here.


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If you are experiencing an emergency and are at risk of immediate harm or injury, please call 911.

We’ll still be here to help you figure out what’s next, but we are unable to assist in dangerous situations.