Housing, Harm Reduction & Other Services
Find information on housing and other services in Burnaby and the surrounding areas. Many resources offered are free or low-cost. Contact the organization, or check their website to determine service eligibility.
We're working closely with service providers to keep these guides updated, however information provided here may quickly change. Contact us if your organization is listed here and needs information updated, or if your organization would like to be included in our guides.
Visit the City of Burnaby for information on City services, programs and facilities.
40 Begbie St., New Westminster
Phone: 604-526-2522
Health Van Phone: 604-351-1885
Email: mail@purposesociety.org
Purpose Society is a non-profit organization that provides services for youth and families in the Lower Mainland. Programs for youth include providing harm reduction supplies and information and referral on housing and employment.
The Mobile Health Van serves people who use drugs and sex workers in New Westminster, Burnaby and some other communities. The Mobile Health Van provides harm reduction supplies, sharps containers, fentanyl drug checking and referrals to community resources.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Toward the Heart focuses on connecting the public to free harm reduction supplies in their community. They maintain an interactive map, which lists many places in Burnaby to access safer drug use supplies, Narcan, safer sex supplies, and hormone injection supplies.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
101 - 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 604-433-2218
BC Housing provides and manages subsidized housing options in B.C. Options may include shelter, rent assistance or other housing options.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
1 - 4075 Kingsway, Burnaby
Phone: 778-727-1142
Email: burnabyrentbank@purposesociety.org
Low income individuals and families that live in or are moving to Burnaby may be eligible for a low-fee, no interest, short-term loan to help with rent and damage deposits. The BC Rent Bank also serves other locations in BC.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Tenant Infoline: 1-800-665-1185
TRAC is a non-profit organization that provides legal information and education resources about tenancy.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Phone: 211
Email: help@bc211.ca
A list of shelters across the Lower Mainland along with a current count of available beds that is updated daily.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Progressive Housing Society Emergency Shelter
2294 Douglas Road, Burnaby
Phone: 604-522-9669
Emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness. Run by Progressive Housing. Transgender and non-binary people are welcome. Harm reduction supplies are available.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
7320 Buller Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-802-9695
Email: BWS@progressivehousing.net
Temporary shelter located in Burnaby for adults during winter months. This shelter is a joint partnership between BC Housing and the City of Burnaby and is operated by Progressive Housing Society. Open 7 days a week until April 30, 2025. It is suggested to call ahead for availability.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Phone: 211
Email: help@bc211.ca
A list of shelters across the Lower Mainland along with a current count of available beds that is updated daily.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Phone: 211
A confidential, multilingual, 24-hour referral service that provides information and referrals on topics like housing, shelters, food, financial assistance and more.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Maida Duncan Women's and Family Drop-in and Resource Centre
402 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-523-6749
Run by the Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver. Services include laundry, showers, computer access, some basic food, referrals, and clothing donations. Available for low-income, homeless, and marginalized women and their children. Transgender women are welcome.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
7135 Walker Avenue, Burnaby
Phone: 604-200-0712
Email: info@burnabyhomeless.org
Run by the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby. Services at the Outreach Resource Centre include: opportunity to meet outreach workers, hot meals, showers, harm reduction supplies, hygiene supplies, nurse practitioner and more. The Outreach Resource Centre is open on Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Outreach Resource Centre Pop-Up - Jubilee Avenue
Jubilee Avenue near Imperial Street (in front of Youth Centre)
Phone: 604-200-0712
Email: info@burnabyhomeless.org
Run by the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby. Services at the Outreach Resource Centre include: opportunity to meet outreach workers, hot meals, pantry items and harm reduction supplies. The Outreach Resource Centre is open on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 11:00am
Last updated: January 26, 2025
7836 6th Street, Burnaby
Phone: 604-522-9669
Email: info@progressivehousing.net
Progressive housing provides services for anyone experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or experiencing housing insecurity. Services include immediate outreach assistance, housing resources, food, clothing, and support in various areas. Outreach staff are available at the Outreach Resource Centre at 7135 Walker Avenue on Thursdays: 9:00am to 11:30am.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
40 Begbie St., New Westminster
Phone: 604-526-2522
Health Van Phone: 604-351-1885
Email: mail@purposesociety.org
Purpose Society is a non-profit organization that provides services for youth and families in the Lower Mainland. Programs for youth include providing harm reduction supplies and information and referral on housing and employment.
The Mobile Health Van serves people who use drugs and sex workers in New Westminster, Burnaby and some other communities. The Mobile Health Van provides harm reduction supplies, sharps containers, fentanyl drug checking and referrals to community resources.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Spirit of the Children Society
201 - 768 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Phone: 604-524-9113
Email: reception@sotcs.ca
Spirit of the Children Society provides assistance for Indigenous families and individuals in Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities. Programs are offered for children, youth and adults. Spirit of the Children Society also offers housing support and homelessness prevention programs for Indigenous families, youth and adults.
Last updated: January 26, 2025
Dixon Transition Society
Phone: 604-298-3454
Online: dixonsociety.ca/contact-us
Serving the community since 1973, Dixon Transition Society helps to reduce the impact of domestic violence by providing a safe haven for women and children. Transitional housing programs, counselling and outreach services form a continuum of care to help women and children live a life free from violence. Transgender women are encouraged to call if in need of help and will be referred to specialized services in the community. Alcohol and drug-free environment.
Last updated: January 13, 2025
Transition Houses & Safe Homes List
A BC Housing resource list of transition houses and safe homes in B.C.