Summerside Emergency Shelter

Summerside Emergency Shelter, located at 25 Frank Mellish Drive, is a safe place for adults 18+ experiencing homelessness to spend the night. The shelter will be a 10-bed gender inclusive shelter for individuals 18+ with options for individuals with physical mobility challenges, couples and individuals in need of shelter who have pets. The shelter will operate seven days a week from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

What services will be offered at the shelter?

• Showers
• Laundry faciltiies
• Safe storage of belongings
• Breakfast food options
• Case management and referrals to community partner organizations for support services
• Arrange transportation by taxi to access off-site supports

Individuals who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, but who are not staying at the Shelter can access showers each Tuesday and Thursday between 5:00pm-6:00pm.

I have a pet. What do I need to know? 

While you are encouraged to find safe, temporary care for your pet while you stay at the shelter, either with family or friends, or at the Humane Society free emergency pet shelter Safe Haven, if no option exists your pet may be permitted to stay with you. You will be responsible for full care and control of your pet, including making sure:

• Your pet does not pose a safety concern to others at the shelter
• Your pet is fed, watered, and has access to necessities
• You clean up after your pet.

What will I do when I arrive at the shelter?

Any night you arrive at the shelter you will be required to participate in the intake process and safety screening.  This includes safe storage of any items not permitted in sleeping quarters.  You can get your stored items (under staff supervision) and leave the site at any time through the night.

What items can I take to my sleeping quarters?

You are permitted to take in your own personal hygiene items, reading material, electronic devices and a change of clothes.

For safety, alcohol and drugs, including cannabis and illegal substances, are not permitted onsite.  You will be asked to place these in safe storage lockers while you are at the shelter.

How do I book a bed at the shelter?

You can book a bed at an emergency shelter for up to 30 days at a time.

To book a bed at an emergency shelter in PEI, including the Summerside Emergency Shelter, call the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722.

If you come directly to the shelter, a bed will be provided if one is available.  The shelter opens every evening at 5:00pm and you are asked to arrive before midnight.