Rosewood Program

A low-barrier emergency shelter for 60 homeless women (cisgender and transgender) age 19 and over with or without children of all genders up to age 18. Services include meals/snacks, access to a food bank, shower and laundry facilities, personal hygiene products, clothing, and first aid/wound care. Other services include information and referral, advocacy, access to local calling, Ministry income assistance, housing search assistance and support (including a rental subsidy), as well as law clinic support, and clinical counselling. May offer court outreach. Health-related services include 24-hour access to bed rest, medication management/storage and oxygen tank storage as prescribed. Pets are not allowed and there are no storage capabilities. Individuals may be admitted when intoxicated on condition of respectful behaviour, and if they can complete and understand the intake process. Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol on the property. Violence will not be tolerated. Referral accepted from self or other. Shelter hours are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Maximum stay is 90 days. Shelter is wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing.