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Call 211 BC if you need same-day triage across housing, food, health, transport, and benefits.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

1

Sea to Sky Community Services Society

Nonprofit

Sea to Sky CS offers housing supports and navigation for the Sea to Sky area. See housing programs.

2

SSCS Pemberton Food Bank

Nonprofit

Pemberton Food Bank provides food pantry access and groceries; see hours & eligibility.

3

SSCS Legal Advocacy

Nonprofit

SSCS Legal Advocacy helps with housing-related legal aid; see intake options.

4

Squamish Helping Hands Housing and Shelter

Nonprofit

Squamish Helping Hands under One Roof offers housing, emergency beds, DV shelter and meals; see eligibility.

Open provider page +1-604-390-3000
5

Squamish Helping Hands Food, Shelter, Community

Nonprofit

Squamish Helping Hands Food, Shelter, Community provides food, shelter and benefits enrollment; see enrollment info.

Open provider page +1-604-390-3000
6

PearlSpace Support Services

Nonprofit

PearlSpace supports survivors of gender-based violence with counseling, legal help and recovery services; see services.

Open provider page +1-877-890-5711
7

Pearl's Place Transition House

Nonprofit

Pearl's Place Transition House offers DV shelter, 24/7 hotline, 2-1-1 referrals and counseling; see intake options.

Open provider page +1-604-892-5711
8

BC Transit Pemberton Valley

Local Government Program

BC Transit Pemberton Valley provides public transit to clinics and immunizations; see schedules and eligibility.

Open provider page +1-216-613-6261
9

BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund

Local Government Program

BC Hydro Crisis Fund offers energy assistance; see eligibility and intake options.

Open provider page +1-723-787-7606

Recommended next steps

  • Call 211 BC if you need same-day triage across housing, food, health, transport, and benefits.
  • For immediate adult shelter, call Squamish Helping Hands before travelling from Gates Lake or Poole Creek.
  • Ask SSCS about Pemberton-area intake, food bank access, legal advocacy, and benefits paperwork help.
  • If fleeing violence, call PearlSpace's crisis line and ask about confidential safe housing options.
  • Check BC Transit Pemberton Valley schedules before appointments; rural service may be limited.
  • For urgent medical needs call 911; for non-emergency care contact Pemberton Health Centre first.
  • Bring ID, proof of address, income documents, and notices when seeking benefits or legal advocacy.
  • If behind on hydro bills, apply for BC Hydro crisis support before disconnection.
  • Ask each program about outreach, phone intake, or virtual appointments to avoid unnecessary travel.
  • If one agency cannot help, request a warm referral to the nearest Sea to Sky or SLRD partner.

Need categories

Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability

Food Assistance

  • Food Security