Vancouver - Belkin House
Emergency shelter services are available for men & women.
Shelter Services
In partnership with BC Housing and Downtown Community Court, Belkin House offers temporary shelter for 84 adults (and children with their female guardian) in an alcohol and drug-free environment. The shelter is open year-round, provides 3 meals a day along with other supports, and is wheelchair accessible.
To check shelter availability or to be added to the waitlist:
- Visit us in person
- Call the Front Desk at 604-681-3405
To check emergency shelter availability in general, call 2-1-1.
In Men’s shelter, there are 54 beds and in Women’s shelter, there are 29 beds. Limited shared rooms for women with children under the age of 13 years.
Additional general information
- Intake process starts by coming to Belkin House in-person
- Emergency Shelter is offered year-round to men and women 19 years and older.
- Men’s and Women’s shelter on respective floors.
- Meals provided in our dining room. Special diets may be accommodated. Bagged lunch requests available.
- Maximum stay is 30 days. Clients must return daily by 11:00pm to retain their bed.
- Alcohol- and drug-free environment.
- Wheelchair accessible.
Please reach out with any questions or to find the supports you need.
Main Phone Number: 604-681-3405
Address: 555 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone Number
604-694-6636
Phone Number
604-694-6623
Extreme Weather Response (EWR)
In addition, Belkin House operates an Extreme Weather Response shelter from October 1 through March 31 in partnership with BC Housing and the City of Vancouver. This program is designed to provide time-limited, weather responsive, temporary shelter spaces in communities where there is not sufficient emergency shelter bed capacity during extreme weather conditions.