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Roots on First

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Cariboo Chilcotin Branch
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Roots on First

Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour shelter, with 38 beds for adults ages 19 and older of all genders. Services include three meals a day, on-site showers, toiletries and harm reduction supplies. A donation room is available where residents can find clothing, shoes etc. Works with residents to help them obtain ID, and benefits such as income assistance and housing. Also makes referrals to addictions, mental health, and medical professionals. Support workers can assist residents on site. Residents are limited to no more than two suitcases of belongings. Tolerates drug and alcohol use from those who are behaving appropriately; safe site on premises. Administrative hours are the best time to call about bed availability. Check in available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Beds are first come, first served. Must be from Williams Lake in the last three months. Accepts self-referrals. Accepts pets. Facility has two wheelchair accessible beds. Administrative hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by BC Housing.


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