Victoria – 938 Mason Street – Wellness House

Six-story modern apartment building with dark facade and wood accents on a quiet street, with trees, cars, and cyclists.

Building rendering only. Subject to change.


Project Overview

BC Housing and the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) are building 34 new homes at 938 Mason Street, located on Lək̓ʷəŋən territory.

This development is currently called Wellness House. An Elders advisory group will consult on an Indigenous name once the building opens.

The 5-storey residential apartment building will include:

  • 33 studio homes and one 2-bedroom home with support services (culturally supportive housing)
  • Indoor and outdoor common areas
  • Central kitchen and laundry facilities
  • Reception area and office space for staff
  • Fenced grounds and on-site parking

The building originally at this site (now demolished) was previously used as an emergency response centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. ACEH operated the shelter for three years.

Culturally Supportive Housing

Culturally supportive housing is subsidized housing with onsite supports. Residents will be First Nations, Inuit and Métis adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.

Supports will include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and employment training
  • Access to health supports
  • Connections to community service

Additionally, cultural, trauma‑informed supports will help strengthen Indigenous identity and support people’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. They may include:

  • Land-based healing
  • Cultural programming
  • Traditional foods
  • Elder mentorship
  • Ceremony and traditional healing

Operator

BC Housing selected ACEH to operate this housing. Staff will manage the building and provide services to all residents.

The ACEH is an Indigenous-led, non-profit registered charity and housing provider. Its mission is to lovingly provide culturally supportive, affordable housing and services that end homelessness for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) peoples on Vancouver Island.

ACEH has worked in consultation with an Elders and Knowledge Keepers from Coast Salish, NuuChahNulth, Kwakwaka’wakw territories and Métis Nation to develop the dual model of care that is expected to be used in this building. Local Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous people with lived experience would guide the building’s programming.

Learn more about ACEH and its dual model of housing care by visiting acehsociety.com or viewing this video about Spa' qun House on YouTube.

Community Engagement

We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.

We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

  • July 17, 2024 – Dinner meeting with North Park Neighbourhood Association (NPNA)
  • April 8, 2025 – Letter mailed to neighbours and local businesses within 200 m
  • April 15, 2025 – Dinner and project updates presentation with ACEH and NPNA
  • July 30, 2025 – Letter mailed to neighbours and local businesses within 200 m

Resources

Questions?

Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org with questions about this project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.


Building rendering only. Subject to change.


Project Overview

BC Housing and the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society (ACEH) are building 34 new homes at 938 Mason Street, located on Lək̓ʷəŋən territory.

This development is currently called Wellness House. An Elders advisory group will consult on an Indigenous name once the building opens.

The 5-storey residential apartment building will include:

  • 33 studio homes and one 2-bedroom home with support services (culturally supportive housing)
  • Indoor and outdoor common areas
  • Central kitchen and laundry facilities
  • Reception area and office space for staff
  • Fenced grounds and on-site parking

The building originally at this site (now demolished) was previously used as an emergency response centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. ACEH operated the shelter for three years.

Culturally Supportive Housing

Culturally supportive housing is subsidized housing with onsite supports. Residents will be First Nations, Inuit and Métis adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.

Supports will include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Life skills and employment training
  • Access to health supports
  • Connections to community service

Additionally, cultural, trauma‑informed supports will help strengthen Indigenous identity and support people’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. They may include:

  • Land-based healing
  • Cultural programming
  • Traditional foods
  • Elder mentorship
  • Ceremony and traditional healing

Operator

BC Housing selected ACEH to operate this housing. Staff will manage the building and provide services to all residents.

The ACEH is an Indigenous-led, non-profit registered charity and housing provider. Its mission is to lovingly provide culturally supportive, affordable housing and services that end homelessness for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) peoples on Vancouver Island.

ACEH has worked in consultation with an Elders and Knowledge Keepers from Coast Salish, NuuChahNulth, Kwakwaka’wakw territories and Métis Nation to develop the dual model of care that is expected to be used in this building. Local Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous people with lived experience would guide the building’s programming.

Learn more about ACEH and its dual model of housing care by visiting acehsociety.com or viewing this video about Spa' qun House on YouTube.

Community Engagement

We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.

We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

  • July 17, 2024 – Dinner meeting with North Park Neighbourhood Association (NPNA)
  • April 8, 2025 – Letter mailed to neighbours and local businesses within 200 m
  • April 15, 2025 – Dinner and project updates presentation with ACEH and NPNA
  • July 30, 2025 – Letter mailed to neighbours and local businesses within 200 m

Resources

Questions?

Please email communityrelations@bchousing.org with questions about this project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.