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Ama Transitional Housing for Women Who are Older

Provided by Atira Women's Resource Society
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Ama Transitional Housing for Women Who are Older

A first-stage, six-bed specialized transition house that provides a safe space for women 55 years of age and older (including trans women) without children, who are impacted by violence and/or are at risk of abuse, threats, violence, or homelessness. Length of stay ranges from 30 to 180 days, with the first 30 days being free. Provides activity groups, advocacy, communal meals, emotional support, group support, and information and referrals. Accepts refugees, refugee claimants, and women from out of the province. Women are not required to be abstinent, but must not use alcohol and/or drugs on site; accepts women on methadone. Staff can assist residents in obtaining identification. Women must be able to live communally. Not wheelchair accessible. Cannot accommodate pets. Funded by BC Housing.

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