Temporary Walton Shelter

Provides low-barrier, overnight emergency housing on bunk beds and mats for 15 homeless adults of all genders, with separate spaces for men, women, and non-binary/non-gender conforming individuals. Services include breakfast at 5 am, snacks and beverages from 3:30 pm to 7 pm, and dinner at 7 pm. Also provides information and referral to community services. Storage space is limited; with no lockers or storage spaces, residents are limited to what can be on or under a bed; bikes and carts may be accommodated depending on availability of space. Pets are allowed; cats must be in a cat carrier, and dogs must be leashed, with their person at all times, and well behaved. Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol use on the property. People may be admitted when intoxicated, but cannot use on the premises. Line up starts at 4 pm to be on list, and beds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at 7 pm. Last intake is by 9 pm, unless an individual on the list doesn't show by 10 pm curfew time. Referral accepted from self or other. Guest hours are 4 pm to 6 am, and shelter office hours are 3 pm to 7 am. No prescribed maximum stay. Shelter has limited wheelchair accessibility due to a front step, but is accessible for anyone that can navigate that front step and function independently. Funded by BC Housing.