WISH Shelter
Provides year-round, 24-hour emergency shelter with 20 beds for current sex workers age 19 and over who self-identify as women or gender diverse individuals. Accommodation is in a shared room. Also offers three crash beds for individuals looking to sleep for up to eight hours. Services include meals, shower and laundry facilities, personal hygiene products, and clothing, as well as advocacy and referrals. Health-related services include 24-access to bed rest. Storage locker space for belongings is available; maximum two medium bags or one large bag per person. Pets are not allowed. Residents may be admitted when intoxicated but cannot use on the premises; harm reduction supplies are available. Beds are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis; call to check availability. Accepts drop-ins if beds are available. No prescribed maximum stay. Wheelchair accesible. Funded by BC Housing.
Address
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340 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1C3
Mailing Address
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334 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1C3