Richmond House Emergency Shelter

Year-round, 24-hour, minimal barrier emergency shelter providing 20 beds for homeless men and 10 beds for homeless women; includes transgender individuals. Priority is given to Richmond residents. Includes three meals per day plus shower and laundry facilities. Support services include access to life skills training, employment programs, counselling, and information and referral to other social services and community resources. People may be admitted when intoxicated, but cannot use on the premises. Accepts inebriated individuals on condition of respectful behaviour. Storage space for carts and belongings is available. Wheelchair accessible. Also operates an extreme weather response overnight shelter between October 1st and March 31st when weather is extreme and a community alert is called. Funded by BC Housing and by City of Richmond.