Ridge Meadows Emergency Shelter

Provides 55 low-barrier shelter beds for adults ages 19 and older of any gender. Sleeping area is divided into designated male and female dorms. Common areas are co-ed; couples cannot stay in the same room. Services include meals, showers, laundry facilities, clothing, personal hygiene products, and storage. Health-related services include medication storage, and nurse practitioner on site twice per week. Pets are welcome but must fit in a crate that is provided. Accepts people under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but no use on the premises. Intake starts at 1 pm on a first-come, first-served basis and until 5 am if space is available. Initial stay is seven nights; individuals who are meeting with a caseworker and following a set plan can extend their stay. Shelter area downstairs is wheelchair accessible.

Operates as a seasonal Warming Centre where people living outside can take refuge during cold weather. Runs from November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Hours are 10 am to 5:30 pm daily.