Temporary Housing

Temporary Housing for Women

Victoria Women's Transition House

Provides crisis line, offer safe shelter & temporary accommodation (with or without children) for up to one month, and counselling services for women in abusive relationship. Access to community resources.

· PreReq: Women in abusive situations either physical or emotional/psychological by an intimate partner.

· Fees: No charge

· Tel: 250-385-6611; 24 hour crisis

· Address: Suite 100-3060 Cedar Hill Road Victoria, BC V8T 3J5 (community office)

· Transition House Location is confidential

· Webpage: www.transitionhouse.net

Greater Victoria Women's Shelter Society (GVWSS) - Margaret Laurence House

Margaret Laurence House offers supported second stage housing to women and their children who have left abusive relationships. MLH is a safe, supportive place to live while families make plans for their future.

· Fees: Rent during 1-year stay but depends on financial situation.

· Tel: 250-995-0058

· Address: PO Box 8237 Victoria, BC V8W 3R8

  Email: program@margaretlaurencehouse.org

Cridge Transition House (formerly Hill House)

This a safe place for women with or without children who are escaping violent or abusive relationships. Counselling and support are also available to you and your children.

· Tel: 250-479-3963 (also with 24 Hours crisis line)

. Webpage: www.cridge.org

Sandy Merriman House - Emergency Shelter for Women

This women-only shelter provides 25 safe and supportive shelter beds, hygiene services and drop-in facilities for women including counseling and access to health care for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Student friendly.

· PreReq: Women 19+ in need

· Fee: Free

· Tel: 250-480-1408

· Address: 809 Burdett Avenue Victoria, BC V8W 1K8

· Webpage: www.coolaid.org (under shelters)

Temporary Housing for Men

Our Place Society (Transitional Housing for Men)

Transitional house is just for men over the age of 19. There are 45 units for single, low income men are available at no fee.

· Fees: None. Our Place Society serves three meals a day, five days a week.

· Address: 919 Pandora Avenue Victoria, BC

· Tel: 250-388-7112

· Webpage: www.ourplacesociety.com

Salvation Army Hostel for Men

There are 56 emergency shelter beds for men in need. The hostel provides those with urgent or emergency need for short term accommodation while setting up a more stable living situation with a place to stay.

As part of the transitional housing programs, there are 53 private room and meal accommodations. 

· Tel: 250-384-3396

· Address: 525 Johnson Street Victoria, BC

.Webpage: www.salvationarmycfs.com

Additional Housing

Temporary Housing (Affordable Accommodations) for Individuals (Co-ed)

Ocean Island Hostel

Affordable student dorm-style housing right downtown.

· Fees: Dorm beds: $20-27 (Nightly); $109-170 (Weekly); $340-656 (Monthly)

Private rooms: $25-75 (Nightly); $162-804 (Weekly); $540 & up (Monthly)

· Tel: 250-385-1788 or 250-385-1789 or call Toll-Free 1-888-888-4180

· Address: 791 Pandora Ave. Victoria, BC V8W 1N9

· Front desk email: contact form on website

· Webpage: www.oceanisland.com

Temporary Housing for Youth

Kiwanis Youth Shelter

In an emergency, youth between the ages of 13 -18 can stay up to 5 days in a dorm setting residence. Have lots of information and will help with referrals. Need parent consent.

· Tel: 250-386-8282 (250-386-1401 youth line)

· Address: 2117 Vancouver Street, Victoria BC

 .Email: keys@vyes.ca

 .Webpage: vyes.ca/keys.html

HI-Victoria (Victoria Youth Hostel)

· Fees: $20 -80 Breakfast is not included. Can to stay up to 2 weeks.

· Tel: 250-385-4511 or 1-888-883-0099

· Address: 516 Yates Street, Victoria BC V8W 1K8

  Webpage: www.hihostels.ca/westerncanada/166/HI-Victoria.hostel

Emergency Housing for Families

Casa Maria Emergency Housing Society

Provides emergency, temporary housing for homeless families and offers support for families in crisis. Provides referrals to community services.

· PreReq: Only houses families. Leases are for 1 year, renewable to a maximum of 3 years.

· Fees: 30% of monthly income.

· Tel: 250-386-7291

· Address: 21-1241 Balmoral Road Victoria, BC V8T 1B2

Cridge Centre for Family - Supportive Transitional Housing

A 31-Unit, low rent townhouse complex in a supportive community setting for families moving from a crisis situation to one of self-reliance, personal safety and stability. Focus on families escaping abusive relationships and also new immigrant families.

· PreReq: Families with children; financial need.

· Fees: Rents based on the unit size. Leases are for one year, renewable to a maximum of 3 years

· Tel: 250-995-6418

· Address: 1190 Kings Road Victoria, BC V8T 1X7

· Email: swhissell@cridge.org

· Webpage: www.cridge.org

Emergency Housing for Individuals

University of Victoria - On Campus Housing

If there is availability on-campus, residence can be consulted as a possible housing option in emergency situations. Availability and duration would depend on the circumstances.

· Tel: 250-721-8431- Housing

· Fees would be the current daily rate. Check with Housing for details.

Rock Bay Landing

Emergency shelter for adults (male or female) 18 years or older (no children). Night accommodation and 3 meals provided for residents. Residents cannot be visibly under the influence. Provides, beds, meals, referrals, hygiene services, mental health services, housing advocacy, community liaison & crisis lifeskills counselling. Best to come early in the day because beds are assigned starting at 8:30pm. Non-residents can get meals at 3:15pm. Information about other services in town provided. Can stay up to 10 days a month.

· Fee: Free

· Tel: 250-383-1951

· Address: 535 Ellice Street, Victoria, BC

· Webpage: www.coolaid.org (under shelters)

Housing Resources - Longer Term

BC Ministry of Community BC Housing - Subsidized Housing

Housing for people with low incomes. Contains main housing agencies database and will contact each agency for the individual or family accordingly.

· PreReq: income must fall within guidelines.

· Fees: No fees for services - rent is calculated on income (30% of total gross family income).

· Tel: 250-475-7550

· Address: #301-3440 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8Z 3L5

· Webpage: www.bchousing.org

Subsidized and Low Rent Housing - Capital Region Housing Corporation

Provide affordable housing for low and middle-income families and those with special needs, i.e. physically disabled.

· PreReq: Must, be a family with dependent children or a senior 55 years or over, or physically disabled.

· Fees: Rent charges for subsidized units are based on 30% of gross income.

· Tel: 250-388-6422

· Address: 631 Fisgard Street Victoria, BC

· Webpage: www.crd.bc.ca/housing/

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Housing

Housing for low income urban singles

· PreReq: EITHER

· a stable mental disability; or, past chemical dependency; or, homeless or living in substandard accommodations for at least six months, or, low income urban singles under $20,000 annual income PLUS

· in a cycle of spending more than 40% of gross income on housing, willing to participate in social living skills/community readiness programs, maybe of any gender, 19 - 65 years of age, willing to be assessed by a medical doctor as meeting the selection criteria

· Will work with Coordinated Housing Registry who will then work with Service Landlords in the community charging low rent. Prioritizing is done according to need.

· Tel: 250-382-2709

· Address: #100-831 Yates Street Victoria, BC V8W 1M1

· Webpage: www.svdpvictoria.com/contactus.shtml

M'akola Housing

Provides affordable housing for First Nations people on Vancouver Island. Offers

subsidized rental housing. Rent is based on one's income. Student friendly.

· PreReq: For family aid only.

· Tel: 250-384-1423 or toll free 1-877-384-1423

· Address: 2009 Fernwood Road Victoria, BC

· Webpage: www.makola.bc.ca

Housing Outreach - BGCA Housing Department - Burnside Gorge Community Association

This program supports families who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless by helping them access information and/or resources. An affordable housing list is updated weekly and can be used to assist families in their search for housing.

· PreReq: Families only. This service supports families who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.

· Fees: No fees

· Tel: 250-388-5271

· Address: 1524 Cecelia Road Victoria, BC

· Webpage: www.burnsidegorge.ca

Housing Information Services

Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (YES)

Information & assistance for youth on how to secure safe & appropriate accommodation,
including how to secure finances. Program links youth to landlords willing to rent to youth & who offer safe, appropriate, & affordable accommodations.

· PreReq: Youth ages 13 to 19 years seeking housing information and education

· Fees: None

· Tel: 250-383-3514

· Address: 533 Yates Street Victoria, BC V8W 1K7

· Webpage: must go through www.vyes.ca/contactUs.html

Email: office_manager@vyes.ca

* Works with the Kiwanis Youth Shelter

Residential Tenancy Office

For information regarding housing procedures, legal advice, and tenant information.

· Fee: Free

· Tel: 250-387-1602

· Address: 1019 Wharf Street Victoria, BC V8V 1X4

· Webpage: www.rto.gov.bc.ca/

 .Email: HSRTO@gov.bc.ca

Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre

· Tel: 1-800-665-1185

· Webpage: www.tenants.bc.ca

Last revised: February 2012