Winter resources available for people experiencing homelessness

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Department of Social Development

January 23, 2026

FREDERICTON (GNB) – With colder weather approaching, support is available for New Brunswickers experiencing homelessness.

“We know how dangerous these conditions can be for people facing the elements,” said Social Development Minister Cindy Miles. “We want to assure New Brunswickers that there are spaces open for anyone needing warmth and rest. As we work to respond to the varying needs of communities across our province, I want to thank our partners who are committed to making sure help is there when it’s needed most.”

New Brunswick has 19 emergency shelters and warming centres, plus one recuperative care shelter, providing a total of about 600 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.

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

Shelters and warming centres 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

·        Fredericton Out of the Cold Shelter, 361 Smythe St., open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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

·        Bathurst Warming Centre, 87 Saint-André Rd., open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Edmundston

·        Edmundston Out of the Cold Shelter, 486-502 Saint-François St., open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Miramichi

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

·         Miramichi Warming Centre, 273 King George Highway, open 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

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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