Housing and homelessness in Vancouver, British Columbia
DEWC - Downtown Eastside Emergency Shelter
Offered by Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Association (DEWC)
412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6
In short
DEWCs Emergency Drop-In Night Shelter at 412 East Cordova Street provides emergency shelter for women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Who it is for
- Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, People with disabilities, People on a low income
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6
- How to reach
- (604) 423-4807 · admin@dewc.ca · Website
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About this service
DEWCs Emergency Drop-In Night Shelter at 412 East Cordova Street provides emergency shelter for women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.
This low-barrier system accommodates women with severe mental health and addiction issues. Each night we shelter up to 150 women with beds for 57 women, many of whom have been rejected by other shelters. As the focus is harm-reduction, women will not be turned away.
Who can use it?
Women who are homeless, hard-to-house, at risk of homelessness or at risk of violence.
When is it open?
DEWC - Downtown Eastside Emergency Shelter is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 423-4807, email admin@dewc.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (604) 423-4807
- admin@dewc.ca
- Website
- http://dewc.ca/emergency-shelter
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6
412 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3A6Vancouver, British Columbia
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