Shelters for Domestic Violence

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 financial assistance to support qualifying individuals who are escaping abusive situations by helping to cover monthly housing expenses, such as rent, mortgage payments, or property tax, up to $7,200 annually. The benefit can also provide a one-time non-repayable damage deposit of up to $2000.

Gender-based violence: based on gender norms and unequal power dynamics against someone because of their sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender including women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+. Violence takes many forms including physical, sexual, financial, as well as emotional (psychological) abuse.

This is a shared program through the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island as part of the National Housing Strategy.

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.

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)

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.