Elizabeth Gurney House

Provided by: Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver

Service Description

Provides year-round, low barrier, 24-hour emergency housing for women (cisgender and transgender) with or without children, who are homeless and without resources in New Westminster. Accepts children up to age 18. Services include meals, basic necessities, laundry facilities, and crisis intervention. Also offers life-skills training and one-to-one support with housing, legal, and social service issues. Health-related services include supports through referral. Capacity is 12 beds; families are housed in one room and singles share a room. No substance use is permitted on the premises, and all medication must be turned over to staff. Referral accepted from self or other; a short screening assessment is done prior to intake. Pets are not allowed. Wheelchair accessible.

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