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Shelters in Delta

Extreme Weather Response Shelter in Delta

The Extreme Weather Response Program is funded by BC Housing and operates between November 1 and March 31 each year. There are two Extreme Weather Shelters located in Delta - one in Ladner and one in North Delta. The City of Delta supports this program and participates in the local Extreme Weather Response Working Group.

Women-Only Extreme Weather Shelter

When is it available: Overnight operations, 9:00 pm to 6:30 am
Where is it: 
7655 120th Street, Delta, BC (Crossroads United Church)
Who to call, if needed: 604-834-7949

How many beds are available: Ten (10) inclusive spaces for self-identified women only.

Ladner Extreme Weather Shelter

When is it available: Overnight operations, 9:00 pm to 7:00 am
Where is it: 4960 48 Ave, Delta, BC (Ladner United Church)
Who to call, if needed: 604-599-8900 (OPTIONS Hyland House EWR Coordination)
How many beds are available: Nine (9) beds are available.

North Delta Extreme Weather Shelter

When is it available: Overnight operations, 9:30 pm to 7:00 am
Where is it: 11838 88 Avenue, North Delta, BC (New Hope Church)
Who to call, if needed: 604-352-9701
How many beds are available: 15 beds are available.

Delta's shelters open when Extreme Weather Response alerts are issued by the Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC), including the following:

  • Rainfall that makes it difficult or impossible for those experiencing homelessness to remain dry; and/or
  • Sleet/freezing rain; and/or
  • Snow accumulation; and/or
  • Sustained high winds; and/or
  • Temperatures at, or feeling like 0 C. or below; and/or
  • Rainfall of at least 50mm in a 24-hour period; and/or
  • Storm Surge or other Flooding Conditions

When an EWR alert is issued, City staff notifies various community and business partners who can share this information with people who are experiencing homelessness in Delta. The City also issues alerts on its social media. To get extreme weather updates: follow us on Twitter and/or Facebook.

You can also sign up for email alerts from HSABC directly by emailing ewrcoordinator@hsa-bc.ca.

Ladner United Church contact information: Phone 604-946-6254 or email office@ladnerunited.org

New Hope Church contact information: Phone: 604-596-8178 or email info@new-hope.ca

Find a shelter space in other communities:

Azure Place - Delta Transition House

The Delta transition house for women and children fleeing violence opened on August 28, 2017. Azure Place is located in Delta in an unidentified location and provides a safe home environment for women and their families who need a short-term place to stay during a time of crisis in their life. It is funded by BC Housing and operated by W.I.N.G.S. (Women in Need Gaining Strength), a non-profit organization serving women throughout Metro Vancouver.

Contact Info 
Azure Place - Delta Transition House
PO Box 33044 Nordel, Delta, BC V4C 8E6
604-957-1556 
Email