1660 Shelter

Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour emergency housing, with 65 beds for all genders ages 19 and up. Services include breakfast and dinner, on-site showers, personal hygiene products, first aid, and access to local calling; can also act as a mailing address for incoming mail. Free clothing is offered when supplies are available. Bus tickets are available for essential appointments. Arrangements for SafeRide can be made for those that must leave the shelter and feel unsafe walking to their destination. A scheduled nurse, pediatric doctor and Indigenous healers visit the shelter on a biweekly basis. Residents have access to counselling through the agency when needed. Storage is limited to personal items that can fit into storage bins. Service animals and pets are welcome, but pets need to be on a leash preferably in a portable cage. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol on the property. Accepts inebriated individuals on condition of respectful behaviour. Zero-tolerance to harassment, intimidation, and violence of any form toward guests and staff.

No maximum stay as long as residents follow the shelter guidelines. Sign-up begins at 3 pm daily on a first-come, first-served basis. Curfew is at 11 pm; guests must be off the premises by 10 am the following morning. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing and the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).