24hNelson Emergency Homeless Shelter "Stepping Stones"

A 24/7 emergency shelter for those who find themselves without safe housing in the West Kootenay area.

Houses up to 17 people, in five bunk-style bedrooms, with a stay of up to 30 days. It is a low barrier, drug-and-alcohol free, safe environment. with a common room, kitchen, laundry and shared washroom facilities.

Staff is on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide hot meals and safe shelter as well as to support access to social services & help find stable housing and employment.

Address / Contact Info

816 Vernon Street Nelson, BCV1L 4G4
A Program of:
Nelson CARES Society
100 - 205 Hall Street
Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4

Phone Numbers

Stepping Stones: (250) 352-9876
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Shelter Fax: (250) 352-9875

Web Links

Areas Served

Sub-Regions ServedNelson Area & Slocan Valley

Service Details

Program fee notesFree

Location Map

This program was last updated on: 11 Jul 2023.