Guildford Shelter

A low-barrier, 24-hour shelter for homeless adults which offers 20 beds for men, eight beds for women, and six beds for couples; accepts transgender individuals. There is a separate men's and women's area. Provides three meals a day plus snacks. Has shower and laundry facilities and lockers. Health-related services include medication management, home nursing through referral, home care through referral, and oxygen tank storage. Pets are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Also operates a Mat Program providing six mats. Intake is at 7 pm with returning guests having priority. Check-out is at 6 am, with breakfast provided. Returning clients can claim a mat for subsequent nights, provided they are at the 7 pm check-in. Clients who claim a mat for subsequent nights have access to shelter services such as meals and showers. The mat program is wheelchair accessible, but the mats are on the floor, so clients with mobility or disability issues may not be able to get down to or up from the mats. The program is pet-friendly, but does not accommodate carts. Operated in partnership with and funded by BC Housing and by the City of Surrey.