Resources tagged with 'emergency shelter'

Provides an overnight shelter for men who are experiencing homelessness. Case management services available.

Clients can stay for up to 21 nights. Extensions are available for those that participate in case management.

Transportation to the shelter may be able to be arranged if required.

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.

Overnight shelter facility located in Charlottetown and open to all female identifying individuals in Epekwitk / PEI. Services include:

• Same-day reservation service
• Beds
• Food and drink
• Access to laundry and hygiene products
• Storage for belongings
• Free transportation to and from the shelter from designated locations
• Transportation may be available from the other areas. (call for details)

Provides shelter accommodation for women in Epekwitk / PEI. Residents have access to:

• Employment services
• Parenting programs
• Life skills programs
• Services of the Lennox Island Health Centre
• A safe and supportive housing environment

Emergency stays at the shelter can be up to six weeks. Indigenous women who have left a violent relationship or who find themselves in a homeless situation can apply and be assessed for a one year stay at the shelter.

Transportation can be arranged.

An overnight emergency shelter located in Summerside serves women, trans, and non-binary individuals, as well as children who are temporarily unhoused due to various circumstances. Shelter stays are managed on a case-by-case basis and can last up to eight weeks without requiring individuals to leave.

For those needing longer-term support, the LifeHouse Transitional Housing Program is available. To apply, shelter users must stay for a minimum of four weeks before submitting an application. The Housing Committee will then review the case and make a decision. If accepted, individuals may stay in the transitional housing program for up to one year.

Shelter services include:

• Beds
• Food and drink
• Access to laundry and hygiene products
• Free Wi-Fi
• Transportation is available to be arranged if needed (call for details)
• Case management

Transition services include staff supports and learning opportunities include:

• Case planning
• Life skills
• Independence
• Parenting skills and more

Provides an overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.The gender inclusive 50-bed shelter offers units that have one or two dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathroom and showers. Services include:

• Showers
• Accessible units for individuals with physical mobility challenges
• Laundry facilities
• Overnight storage for personal belongings including bicycles
• Breakfast and light meal options such as sandwiches
• Transportation by a free shuttle bus to downtown is available each morning
• Referrals to community partner organizations for support services
• Pets can be accommodated if there are no other options for pet care
• Beds can be booked for up to 30 days at a time
• Transportation to and from the shelter from outside Charlottetown can be arranged, if required through the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.