Service
Women's Respite Shelter
Provided by Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (DEWC)
5 other services offered by this agency.
Women's Respite Shelter
Provides year-round, low-barrier, 24-hour emergency shelter beds for 32 women ages 19 and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Inclusive of cisgender and transgender women, as well as non-binary and Two-Spirit people. Services include showers, meals, and a sitting/living area with TV and a computer. Basic hygiene items and emergency clothing are provided. Bins and lockers are available for belongings, and individuals are able to store one suitcase and bag under the bed. Pets are allowed. Wheelchair accessible. Also provides a drop-in space for respite from the elements and food, if available, even when beds are not available. To be added to the waitlist for a bed, show up in person. Bed checks take place every four hours (6 pm, 10 pm, 2 am, 6 am).
Address
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265 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P2
Mailing Address
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302 Columbia Street
Vancouver, BC, V6A 4J1