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Bay Avenue Shelter

Provided by Kelowna Gospel Mission Society
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Bay Avenue Shelter

Provides year-round, 24-hour emergency shelter with up to 65 pods for homeless adults age 19 and older; welcomes all genders. Also offers seasonal beds from November 1st to March 30th. Services include three meals per day, shower and laundry facilities, personal hygiene products, clothing, counselling, access to local calls, referral to community services, and harm reduction services. Health-related services include 24-hour access to bed rest, daily pharmacy drop-off at the shelter, and home care through referral. Storage for one bike per resident is available, as well as two bins plus a locker for personal items. Allows one dog or cat per resident up to five maximum in the building. There is an overdose prevention site within the shelter as well as an inhalation outdoor site; accepts inebriated individuals on condition of respectful behaviour. Residents must be able to take care of themselves physically and mentally, and able to walk some stairs. Referral accepted from self or other. Intake hours are 8 am to 8 pm Monday daily and is on a first-come, first-served basis; accepts referral from self or other. Administration hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Maximum stay is 90 days; extensions may be granted if participating in program goals. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.

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