Who uses this shelter?

Shelteres serve people who are without housing who are unable to immediately resolve their homelessness. Some individuals are living in their car, in parks and forested areas, or couch surfing. People accessing a shelter are seeking emergency accommodations, and require support services to access long-term housing.

How does Transition House Shelter choose who can stay at this site?

Emergency shelter is for people who require a place to sleep and to work towards housing goals. Transition House follows a standardized intake process.

The human rights code prevents the County or the community from choosing who lives in the neighbourhood, however, there will be measures in place to keep staff, occupants and community safe.