Couples Counselling
Couples counselling is a supportive space for partners to strengthen their relationship.
Gender Journeys
A peer support group for transgender, non-binary, two-spirit & gender diverse Adults in Nanaimo
Individual Counselling
Individual Counselling Services
Life Skills for Living Well
Join us for a powerful series of in-person workshops designed to support your personal growth.
Older Adult Peer Counselling
Older Adult Peer Counselling program provides counselling and support for people who are 55+ years.
Transcend Nanaimo
A peer support group for Transgender, Non-binary, Two-Spirit & Gender Diverse Youth in Nanaimo
Youth Counselling
Individual counselling for youth aged 13 – 18
NFLA HUB
NFLA HUB is currently closed.
Shower Program
Shower program that provides showers to unhoused or those experienced unstable housing.
The St. Peters Winter Shelter
The St. Peters Temporary Winter Shelter is a shelter based at the St. Peters Roman Catholic Church.
The Unitarian Shelter
The Nanaimo Unitarian Shelter provides emergency shelter to adults ages 19 and over.
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Practicum Students
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The St. Peters Winter Shelter
The St. Peters Temporary Winter Shelter is a shelter based at the St. Peters Roman Catholic Church at 301 Machleary street in Nanaimo. It is open 7 days a week from 8:00pm to 7:30am.
What is the shelter?
This shelter links those experiencing homelessness to a safe sheltering option during the winter weather. The Winter Shelter operates through the winter months October 1st, 2026 – March 31st, 2027. Shelter users are able to access the shelter every night.
Meals are also provided. The shelter is pet friendly.
This winter shelter is made possible through funding from BC Housing.
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The best solution to homelessness is permanent housing with supports, however, the winter shelter ensures protection from the cold, a safe and clean space to sleep, and access to much needed resources.
— Deborah Hollins
For more information
You can call (250) 591‑9531 or contact our Shelter Coordinator:
