WISH Shelter

Provides year-round, 24-hour emergency housing for current and former sex workers who are women, transgender, or non-binary individuals. Accommodation is in shared rooms; 23 bed capacity. Services include meals, shower and laundry facilities, personal hygiene products, and clothing. Other services include 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-served basis; call ahead for availability. Referral accepted from self or other. No prescribed maximum stay. Shelter is wheelchair accessible. Funded by BC Housing. Administrative hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.