Winter resources available for people experiencing homelessness

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Department of Social Development

November 07, 2025

FREDERICTON (GNB) – As winter approaches, support is available for New Brunswickers experiencing homelessness.

“As the temperatures drop, having a safe place to turn to can mean everything for those without shelter,” said Social Development Minister Cindy Miles. “These spaces offer not only warmth and rest, but a sense of care and belonging. As we strive to ensure we are responding to the varying needs of communities across our province, I want to thank our partners who are committed to making sure that help is there when it’s needed most.”

New Brunswick has 15 emergency shelters and one recuperative care shelter, providing a total of about 500 beds. Most are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; those that are not may remain open around the clock during periods of extreme cold beginning Dec. 1.

Community hubs in Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton are open 24 hours a day to provide assistance.

Shelters are operating at the following locations:

Fredericton

·         Victoria Health Centre (Ironwood Resource Centre), 65 Brunswick St., open 24 hours a day

·         St. John House, 65 Brunswick St., open 24 hours a day

·         Grace House, 275 Brunswick St., open 24 hours a day

·         Oak Centre, 1216 Regent St., open 24 hours a day

Moncton

·         Lion’s Centre (Bridge to Home), 473 St. George St., open 24 hours a day

·         House of Nazareth, 74 Albert St., open 24 hours a day

·         Harvest House Atlantic, 182 High St., open 24 hours a day

·         Monarch Landing, 55 Mark Ave., open 24 hours a day

·         Recuperative Centre, 473 St. George St., open 24 hours a day

Saint John

·         The Foundation Centre, 102 Waterloo St., open 24 hours a day

·         Outflow Ministry Inc., 162 Waterloo St., open 24 hours a day

·         Coverdale Centre for Women, 148 Waterloo St., open 24 hours a day

·         Rothesay Avenue Emergency Shelter, 94 Rothesay Ave., open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Bathurst

·         Bathurst Emergency Shelter, 753 Assaff Dr., open 24 hours a day

Miramichi

·         Miramichi Adult Emergency Shelter, 316 Regina St., open 24 hours a day

St. Stephen

·         Lighthouse Lodge, 9 Main St., open 24 hours a day

Additionally, the government has expanded its professional outreach services in several communities. Outreach teams serve as a street presence for unsheltered people seeking supports and services.

Anyone facing homelessness can get information on services by calling 211.

 

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