Usage

The average total occupancy for the emergency shelters in 2018 and 2019 was 137 beds/rooms. The breakdown by shelter service provider is as follows:

Average Shelter Occupancy 2018-2019

Shelter Service Provider		Average Beds/ Rooms Occupied	Occupancy Rate*
Salvation Army		24	92%
Welcome Centre	Shelter for Women	14	116%
	Motel	24	240%
Downtown Mission		75	73%
Total		137	91%**

*Based on base funded beds, not including overflow beds/mats **Calculated based on average beds/rooms occupied (137) out of 151 base funded beds

The average number of clients served each day by client group is 75 single adult males, 32 single adult females, 12 youth, and 19 families.

Average Number of Current Clients Served per Day by Client Group

Client Group	Current Demand	% of Total
Single Adult Male	75	54%
Single Adult Female	32	23%
Youth	12	9%
Families	19	14%
Total	137

Note: Numbers may not sum to total due to rounding

Other Services Provided

All of the shelter service providers offer services beyond core shelter services. These are outlined below.

Other Services Offered by Shelter Service Providers

Shelter Service Provider	Other Services Provided
Salvation Army	Shelter clients are given the option to receive chaplaincy supports, computer skills, clothing, counselling and to participate in life skills and wellness programming (which are open to people beyond those staying in the shelter). The Salvation Army also provides a number of services beyond the shelter, including correctional and justice services, church services, community meals and foodbank, Christmas baskets, child care, and supportive housing for individuals with mental health issues and/or a concurrent physical disability.
Welcome Centre	The Welcome Centre also operates a foodbank and a Harm Reduction Program.