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Addictions & Rehabilitation Centre

The Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitations Centre (ARC) is a modern 121 bed facility that is situated in downtown Victoria. This multipurpose facility makes every effort to give its residents the opportunity to live in a safe drug and alcohol free environment. There are 71 rooms available for rent to men on a nightly or 30 day basis, as well as 16 emergency shelter beds for men in need. The facility also operates a 34 bed half-way house for men returning to the community on federal parole.

ARC's services include a hostel program, pastoral care, Family Tracing and the Beacon Bus.

The hostel provides those with urgent or emergency need for short term accommodation while setting up a more stable living situation with a place to stay. Its dormitories can house and provide meals for as many as 30 men. Also offered, as part of the hostel, are 71 private room and meal accommodations.

ARC offers a listening ear, support and spiritual counseling to residents and drop-ins. They also supply Bibles and Christian literature for their residents. In addition ARC offers drop in programs at the Christian Friendship Room with coffee and refreshments. Community meals are served Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 12:00 noon. A church service is held every Sunday morning and morning devotions are held throughout the week.

The Salvation Army's Family Tracing reunites family members who have become separated due to various circumstances, while offering spiritual support to those persons involved.

The Beacon Bus travels to downtown Victoria 5 times per month, providing the homeless, especially teens and young people, with hot drinks and snacks.

Fast Facts and Statistics

• ARC has 71 rooms available for rent to men on a nightly or 30 day basis, as well as 16 emergency shelter beds for men in need.
• ARC also operates a 34 bed half-way house for men returning to the community on federal parole.

Contact Information

Majors Bill and Sharon Mason
525 Johnston Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 1M2
Tel: 250-384-3396
Fax: 250-480-1447