What is a low barrier shelter? Does this mean use of illegal substances is allowed on site?

Use of illegal substances is not permitted at the shelter and will not be permitted at 310 Division Street.

'Low barrier' means improving access to shelter services by lowering barriers to entry such as:

• sobriety requirements
• Income requirements
• space for couples
• space for pets
• accessibility features

What is not permitted at the shelter?

• Violence/threats of violence
• Sexual harassment/sexual violence
• Theft/excessive damage to property
• Use/distribution of substances