Place of Refuge
Place of Refuge Society is a men’s long-term transitional housing program licensed by the City of Vancouver and regulated by the Assisted Living Registrar of British Columbia. We provide two long-term transitional living programs for people seeking a second-stage wellness plan.
Our mandate is to provide a safe environment for people to become healthy, confident, and drug-free. Our services are open to all. We honour and respect diversity and support individuals in defining their pathway to wellness.
Help us to celebrate our two homes for 20 men in transition from substance use to wellness
Our Approach at
Place of Refuge
Person-Centred
A person-centred and relational focused wellness model.Path to Wellness
Program philosophy is based on the belief that every individual has a right to define their own path to wellness.Self-Identification
Creating a healthy self-identification is grounded in the language we utilize to describe our experience with self and others.Program Philosophy Values
Program philosophy values, gender equality, non-sexist or racist identification of self and others.
Life at Place of Refuge
Our Impact
Our Residents
Annual Reports
What We Do
Transitional Housing
Community Engagement
Our Impact
How to Support Place of Refuge
Place of Refuge is a long-term housing program for men in the second stage of their wellness. Your support provides individuals the environment to empower themselves and author their identity free from substance use. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we offer a pathway to stability, independence.
Your generosity supports essential programs, including housing, therapeutic support, and life skills development. When you donate to Place of Refuge, you’re investing in the transformation of lives and strengthening our community.
