Lighthouse Shelter

A 24-hour year-round low-barrier shelter offering 15 male and five female beds for adults age 19 and up. Referral required from an external agency; shelter does not accept walk-ins. Beds are offered first-come first-served via referral; shelter does not reserve beds. Beds only held for referred clients who must arrive same day. There is a bed bug protocol in place: clients shower upon intake, change of clothes and hygiene package will be provided while staff washes guest's cloths. Intakes happen from 9 am to 9 pm. Curfew is 11 pm to 5 am. Female and male beds are sectioned separately; shelter accepts and accommodates transgender people. Services include showers, laundry, lockers, and meals. Wheelchair accessible. The building has limited capacity for pets; acceptance depends on current numbers. No shopping carts. Operated in partnership with and funded by BC Housing.