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Emergency Shelter Now Open in BOCN

With winter approaching, the Warm Your Heart Emergency Shelter is once again ready to serve our community. It is an honour to provide a warm and safe space for those in need.

Call either number on the poster if you require clarity or have questions:

SHELTER OPERATING ON NEEDS BASIS.

CALL IF YOU NEED A PLACE TO GO:

COUNCILLOR NICOLE: (639) 212-7665
or DJ GAMBLE: (639) 533-3025

LOCATED BESIDE WILLOW CREE HEALTH
(FORMER MENTAL HEALTH TRAILER).

SHELTER HOURS 9 PM – 9 AM


Important details:

• Those needing the shelter have until 11 PM daily to reach out for a bed. If no inquiries are made, the shelter will be closed for the night.

•Emergency shelter beds available for adults (18+) only. In the event of a youth emergency, Mobile Crisis will be notified.
• All individuals accessing the shelter will be subject to a search, and personal belongings will be securely stored.
• If you leave the shelter unsupervised, your bed will be forfeited.
• Breaching the rules will result in denied access to the shelter.

Zero tolerance for abuse of any form toward staff or shelter users.
Zero tolerance for consuming drugs or alcohol on site.
RCMP will be notified if necessary.

 

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