Homelessness Services
Browse some of the resources available in Richmond below:
This is a sample of some useful resources in Richmond. The point is not that you know them all. If you’re wondering where to refer someone, but aren’t sure of the details, use the Drop-In Spaces tab. You can learn more about resources in Richmond with the links below:
HOW TO CONNECT WITH AN OUTREACH WORKER
Outreach workers can help you access services listed in this guide. Outreach workers may also be able to give you a referral for services that need one. To get in touch with an outreach worker, contact:
Chimo Community Services
604-279-7077
5751 Cedarbridge Way
Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 4:30pm. Provides law advocacy, housing services, newcomer settlement support, counselling, youth engagement programs and a crisis line and chat. www.chimocommunityservices.com
Turning Point Recovery Society – Outreach and Resource Support Program
604-279-7169
The OARS outreach workers are available by appointment Monday-Friday to meet with people out in the community or virtually by phone. Drop-in is available Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-1:00pm at Brighouse Park. No referral is required.
Connections Community Services
604-271-7600
110-5751 Cedarbridge Way
Supports Indigenous youth and families, as well as Richmond’s seniors.
www.connectionscommunityservices.com
Greater Vancouver Crisis Line
604-872-3311
Free and confidential crisis support and suicide intervention; open 24/7.
211
Provides information and referrals for community, government and social services in BC.
811
HealthLink BC is a free way that people can connect with nurses, dieticians, and pharmacists for health-related help.
Salvation Army – Richmond House
604-276-2490
12040 Horseshoe Way
45-bed shelter for men and women; call daily to update waitlist status. Guests can stay on-site 24/7, and the facility is pet friendly.
Chimo Community Services – Nova Transition House
604-270-4911
Open to women and children fleeing violence, providing emotional support and resources. Services in multiple languages. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- The Rochmond Drop in Centre at Brighouse Park is open from 10am-2pm Monday to Friday (except Holidays) for individuals experiencing homelessness and looking to access:
- A warm space
- An Outreach worker
- A computer with internet
- Emergency clothing and laundry
- Lunch at 11:45-12:45 Monday-Friday
- Other programs to help with mental health, addiction, and housing issues on a rotating basis.
- NOTE: The Drop-In may have to limit capacity at times, so staff will prioritize people who do not have a place where they pay rent (i.e. are couch-surfing, sleeping in vehicles or abandoned buildings, sleeping rough, or staying in an emergency shelter)
- The shower program is open from 8am-10am and 2pm-6pm Monday to Friday (except Holidays) for individuals who do not have access to a shower to use ours and do their laundry.
- The phone number for the program is 236-877-1363
- The email for the program is tpoars@turningpointrecovery.com