Emergency Shelter - For Street-Based Sex Workers

Housing / Shelter

Provided by WISH Drop-In Centre Society

A 24/7 emergency shelter for street-based sex workers in Vancouver.
WISH operate Canada’s first 24/7 emergency shelter for street-based sex workers. Women and gender diverse sex workers in need of shelter can access a safe space to sleep while continuing to connect with all the programs, services, and wraparound supports that WISH has to offer. Three beds are allocated to sex workers seeking short-term respite, and 20 longer-term beds are available for participants to use while more permanent housing solutions are found. Shelter residents have regular access to:
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Clothing & makeup donations
  • Harm reduction supplies
  • Food and drinks
  • Peer-led activities

604-558-4031

Public email: info@wishdropincentre.org

Website: https://wish-vancouver.net/program...

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

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Availability

Service area: Vancouver + show cities

Service area cities: Vancouver

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Provided at a single location

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