The Redwood Emergency Shelter
The Redwood offers a safe haven in our 37-bed emergency shelter to survivors of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and gender-based violence.
When survivors arrive at the shelter, the most urgent need that must be addressed is to restore their sense of safety – for themselves and their children.
The Redwood’s shelter has multiple security systems to keep residents safe. It is staffed around the clock by Resident Services Caseworkers who are always available to offer compassion and understanding.
During their stay, residents’ most basic needs are cared for – the security of a private bedroom, healthy meals, and access to personal care supplies.
When women arrive at the shelter, their primary concern is the well-being of their children.
Residents can participate in individual and group wellness counselling, and programs like trauma-informed yoga, to assist them to heal from their experiences.
If needed, residents can work with Redwood staff to resolve legal issues – including those relating to child custody and immigration. And when they are ready to move back into the community, The Redwood helps residents secure safe housing and income supports, and connects them to our training and employment initiatives.
Redwood staff are available to residents for a year after they leave the shelter, to support their transition back into the community.
Are you in need of shelter? Here are answers to questions you may have:
Read one woman’s story of living in the shelter with her daughters. Click here.