Shelters and Daytime Drop-ins

Emergency Shelter for individuals in need of safety because of violence in their lives. Individuals who live at the shelter can access:

• Safety planning
• Advocacy
• Childcare services
• Follow-up support
• Referrals to outreach services and second stage housing in locations across PEI
• Information pertaining to resources such as lawyers, housing, stay away orders, transportation, child care and pet care

Transportation provided free of charge and cost of basic needs such as medication can be covered.

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.

• Warming Centre
• Financial assistance counselling
• Support for individuals seeking employment
• Food and housing assistance
• Laundry facilities
• Shower
• Phone and computer access
• Assistance in making reservations for Bedford MacDonald House and Deacon House shelters

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.

Provides an overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.

The gender inclusive 10-bed shelter is provided in the units that have one or two dorm-style bedrooms with options for individuals with physical mobility challenges, couples and individuals in need of shelter who have pets. Services include:

• Showers
• Laundry facilities
• Safe storage of belongings
• Breakfast and supper food options
• Case management and referrals to community partner organizations for support services

Individuals who are experiencing housing insecurity, or at risk of homelessness, but who are not staying at the Shelter can access showers each Tuesday and Thursday between 5pm-6pm

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

• Beds
• Food and drink
• Access to laundry and hygiene products
• Storage for belongings
• Local transportation may be available (call for details)
• Transition services such as job search, introduction to other community supports etc.