The Phoenix Centre, located in Surrey, opened in April, 2007. It
is the first development of its kind in B.C. to combine clinical
addiction services with transitional housing, employment and
education services. It was developed through the work of the
Premier’s Task Force on Homelessness, Mental Illness
and Addictions under the Provincial Homelessness Initiative.
The Phoenix Centre houses 28 early stabilization addiction services
beds and 36 units of transitional housing; the Phoenix Kwantlen
Learning Centre in partnership with Kwantlen University College;
and the Employment and Social Enterprise Centre which houses a
specialized Access to Employment program funded by Service Canada.
An on-site Community Centre provides aftercare support to residents
completing Phoenix Centre programs.
Low Barrier Housing for Women
Vivian House is designed for women living with concurrent mental
illness, addiction and other challenges.
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Permanent housing
The Portland Hotel offers programs and housing to clients with
concurrent disorders.
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the story.
Transitional housing for young Aboriginal women
Spirit Bear Centre incorporates Aboriginal wisdom and healing
traditions with modern treatment approaches.
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