**** NS Government Release
These locations will provide a safe and secure place for those experiencing homelessness to access light meals, supports, and sleeping accommodations throughout Hurricane Lee.
HRM:
· Capt. Spry Community Centre – 16 Sussex St, Halifax, 902-429-3984, Opening Friday 6pm *Operated by 902 Man Up
· St. Matthews Church – 1479 Barrington St, Halifax, 902-429-3984, Opening Friday 6pm *Operated by 902 Man Up
· Beacon House – 125 Metropolitan Ave. (902) 864-1584, Opening Friday 6pm
TRURO:
· Haven House – 29 Arthur Str, 902-843-2538, regular hours, additional beds
NEW GLASGOW:
· Viola’s Place – 189 Marsh Street, New Glasgow 902-752-0550, regular hours additional beds
PICTOU:
· Pictou County Roots for Youth – 603 East River Road, New Glasgow, 902-695-3241 regular hours, additional beds
CBRM:
· Cape Breton Community Housing Association Extreme Weather Shelter – 106 Townsend St, Sydney, 902-564-9487 · Ally Centre – 75 Prince St, Sydney NS, (902) 567-1766, Opening Friday 6pm
BERWICK:
· Evangeline Club – 130 Commercial Street, Berwick, Opening Saturday 7 am *Operated by Open Arms – must call 902-679-1202
YARMOUTH:
· SHYFT – 6 Trinity Place , Yarmouth, 902-881-3111, regular hours with additional beds
Drop-In /Overnight Centre for Adults
· Yarmouth Fire Hall, 221 Pleasant Street, 902-881-3111, Opening Saturday 12pm
*Operated by SHYFT
BRIDGEWATER
· Seventh Day Adventis Church, 17 Greenwood St, Bridgewater, NS, (902) 521-1141, Opening Friday 6pm
*Operated by South Shore Open Doors Association
AMHERST
· Holy Family Parish, 63 Church Street Amherst, 902-669-2238, Opening Friday 5pm *Operated by the Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association
Hours of operation will be dependent on expected storm timelines. This list was updated at 9 a.m. on September 14, by the Department of Community Services in cooperation with its service providers and municipalities.
Anyone looking for supports over the weekend can call 211 to be connected to services in their community.
