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Programs to contact

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City of New Westminster - Community and Social Services

Local Government Program

City of New Westminster community supports for families: domestic violence shelter access, childcare aid, free legal help; see hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-250-592-2400
2

City of New Westminster - Crises Response Outreach Team

Local Government Program

Crises Response Outreach Team: mobile mental health counselling, DV shelter referrals and crisis support in New Westminster; call for intake.

Open provider page +1-250-592-2400
3

211 British Columbia

Nonprofit

211 British Columbia: referrals for utility assistance, emergency shelters, childcare programs and local supports; call for referral to services.

Open provider page +1-260-714-2253
4

Purpose Society

Nonprofit

Purpose Society: food pantry and meals, benefits enrollment help, and child care supports for families in the Lower Mainland; see hours & access services.

Open provider page +1-750-709-2137
5

Fraser Health - Rapid Access Clinic New Westminster

Local Government Program

Fraser Health Rapid Access Clinic New Westminster: same-day primary care, mental health and addiction support; see hours & walk-in availability.

Open provider page +1-833-866-6478
6

WorkBC Centre New Westminster - Financial Supports

Local Government Program

WorkBC Centre New Westminster financial supports: travel assistance and supports while in eligible programs, plus links to addiction recovery services; apply...

7

Burnaby Public Library - Housing, Harm Reduction and Other Services

Local Government Program

Burnaby Public Library housing, harm reduction and service navigation: shelter referrals, mental health and addiction resources; see services & hours.

Open provider page +1-604-436-5400
8

City of New Westminster - Homelessness

Local Government Program

City of New Westminster homelessness services: shelter referrals, child supports, and free legal help for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; see...

Open provider page +1-250-592-2400
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HelpStartsHere - Browse Supports

Local Government Program

HelpStartsHere: searchable directory of 2,600+ mental health and substance-use services across BC, including crisis lines and addiction supports; search list...

Open provider page +1-800-784-2433

Recommended next steps

  • If unsheltered tonight, call 211 or use the City shelter guide first.
  • Contact CRT Outreach for help connecting to shelter, food, ID, health, and housing referrals.
  • Use the City food calendar for daily meals, hampers, and low-cost groceries.
  • Ask Purpose Society about youth, family, harm-reduction, and mobile health van supports.
  • For urgent mental-health or substance-use care, contact Fraser Health Rapid Access Clinic.
  • Ask WorkBC New Westminster about eligible transportation, food, and basic-expense supports.
  • Use 211 to screen for rent, utility, income-assistance, and benefits programs.
  • For tenancy or legal issues, ask 211 for local legal advocacy and TRAC-style tenancy help.
  • If in immediate danger or medical crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
  • Keep ID, income documents, prescriptions, and tenancy papers together for faster referrals.

Need categories

Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability