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pAQ shElTER
TRaNsfoRMatIon In oUR DoRMITORIES
PAQ, a ‘dry’ emergency shelter for at-risk or homeless Indigenous women and men, offers a safe, quiet space. Open daily from 2:00 PM to 8:00 AM; available services include a hot, home-cooked meal, a community room to watch television or access the internet, showers, washer and dryers, and a bed for the night. The dormitories, usually offering 36 beds for men and 16 beds for women,
were reduced by 50% throughout the year due to Public Health regulations.
In March 2022, our men’s dormitory underwent a total transformation! New storage lockers and bedside tables, soundproofed partitions, new mattresses, and an electrical outlet at each bunk bed were installed. The renovated dorms provide more spacing, greater privacy, and ease of use. A women’s lounge was created on the 3rd floor with a television, computer, desk, and comfy seating to provide female community members a safe and private space.
Using a culturally adapted approach, the PAQ shelter caseworker is available 35 hours weekly to provide accompaniment and referrals for community members. In 2021-2022, the caseworker met with 109 people and held 521 meetings. 47% of the PAQ caseworker’s interventions related to one-time requests or health service referrals.
PAQ Impacts 2021-2022
INDivIDuAlS UsEd THE sHElTER
ToTal sHElTER PERSoN nIghTs
367
8 716
MAIN SHELTER 06
196 men 171 women
6 130 men
2 586 women