Community of Hope Emergency Shelter

Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta, The

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Description
Provides a temporary shelter residence that can provide safety and support to women.

Service provides:

  • a temporary shelter residence that can provide safety and support to up to 96 women at a time on a first come first served basis

Includes:

  • 24/7 staff support and management of the site for residents including assistance and support to make plans to address their immediate crisis needs and housing plans
  • participation of staff and residents in the day-to-day living tasks involved in communal living
  • individualized supports and advocacy that focus on the dignity and empowerment of everyone
  • basic meals
  • showers
  • assistance with storing client belongings, including a bike, while they are on campus for intake or during the day program
  • housing referrals and case management
  • advocacy
  • workshops and day programs
  • cultural supports

This service is based on a recovery-oriented model of care.

Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • women and gender-diverse people
  • 18 years and older
Unable to accommodate guests who are wheelchair dependent or depend on walkers for stability as all entry points to the sleeping quarters and common area have stairs.
Application Process
Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, To access service:
  • professional and self referrals accepted until capacity is reached (intake required)
Intake is completed on a first-come-first-served basis.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
866-421-1175
Telephone
587-735-5000
Telephone
780-784-2200 (Shelter Operations)
Web Site
https://www.efrynorthernalberta.com/emergency-shelter
Email
communityofhope@efrynorthernalberta.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No -
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
May 24, 2024
Address
Station Pointe; 504 Belvedere Way NW
Edmonton, AB, T5A 2K5
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Hours of Operation
24/7 -

Nightime service intake occurs at 4:00 PM. Check out for breakfast and shower is 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Clients are welcome to stay on campus for the daytime programs and services. Those who stay on campus can check back in at 3:00 PM whereas check in / intake for people from off campus starts at 4:00 PM.