Veterans Housing Support ON VANCOUVER ISLAND AND LOWER MAINLAND
Securing a stable foundation after service.
Veterans Housing Support provides a direct path to housing for former CAF and RCMP members facing homelessness or housing instability.
A different kind of transition.
Veterans Housing Support provides practical assistance to get veterans into their own rental housing. The program covers damage deposits, first and last month’s rent, moving expenses, and basic move-in needs. A certified counsellor is available on-site. The goal is to help veterans secure housing and connect to whatever other supports they need from there.
The Program
For veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Veterans Housing Support (VHS)
Home-finding and viewing assistance
Damage deposits, rent supplements, first/last month’s rent.
Moving expenses, references, tenant insurance support.
Basic move-in needs: groceries, clothing, furniture, appliances.
Medical, dental, and mental health services.
Minor home repairs and disability adaptations.
Employment program access, bus tickets, computer/technology.
Guidance on federal and provincial veteran benefits.
Culturally-relevant supports for Indigenous Veterans.
On-site certified counsellor.
Location: 100-637 Bay Street, Victoria.
Eligibility
Veterans Housing Support is open to:
Veterans with verified status as a former CAF / Rangers / Reservists / RCMP member.
Currently homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Able to provide income verification.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About VHS in Victoria.
You will move into your own rental accommodation in the community, not JHS supportive housing. The program helps you find and secure a rental that works for you.
No. The program takes a housing first approach. While you may need to be sober for specific meetings or rental viewings, you do not need to be sober to enter the program. Staff can connect you to substance use treatment if you want it.
Yes. The program can provide wraparound services and connect you to related programs in your area, such as the BC Legion, to ensure you get support.
A certified counsellor is available on-site for veterans who want that support. It’s optional, not required.
You can self-refer by contacting the program directly via email or phone. Referrals from partner agencies like the Royal Canadian Legion are also welcome.
VHS is funded by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.