A Safe Place When It’s Needed Most
Safe Harbour’s Emergency Shelter program provides immediate, short-term housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Located in our repurposed hotel building in downtown Carlisle, our shelter offers a safe, supportive environment where residents can begin to stabilize their lives and take the first steps toward long-term housing. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day.
Short-Term Emergency Shelter
- Five units for single women
- Four family units
- 90-day stay
- Communal kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Indoor play area
- Access to a library and community room
- Access to laundry facilities
- Food, toiletries, and linens provided
Long-Term Emergency Shelter
- 16 units for single women, men, couples, and families
- One-year stay
- A mix of single-room and family-unit spaces, each with a private bathroom
- Each room includes a refrigerator and microwave
- Access to a library and community room
- Access to laundry facilities
- Food, toiletries, and linens provided
Supportive Services
Our trauma-informed, housing-focused approach prioritizes dignity, stability, and rapid re-housing. We meet people where they are, without judgment, and walk alongside them on their journey to independence.
Beyond a roof and a bed, Safe Harbour provides wraparound support to help residents address the root causes of their homelessness and build a path forward.
Services Include:
- Case management and individualized service planning
- Assistance with securing permanent housing
- Referrals to healthcare, mental health, and substance use treatment
- Employment support and life skills coaching
- Connections to childcare, education, and community resources
Accessing Shelter
If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, contact Cumberland County’s Homeless Assistance Program or dial 211 to speak with a trained resource specialist.
Due to consistently operating at capacity, Safe Harbour works with these programs to fill vacancies as they become available.