Programs & Services
Support for Every Step Forward
Whether you’re looking for a safe place to stay, housing support, counselling, life skills programs, or help navigating community resources, Coverdale Centre for Women offers a continuum of services designed to meet people where they are.
While many of our programs are rooted in supporting women and female-identifying individuals, others serve people of all genders, including youth, couples, and families. Whatever your circumstances, our team is here to listen, walk alongside you, and help you access the support that’s right for you.
Our programs are person-centred, trauma-informed, and focused on helping individuals build stability, confidence, and independence.
Emergency & Housing Support
Emergency Shelter
Our Emergency Shelter provides a safe, welcoming place for women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the shelter offers:
Emergency overnight accommodation (up to 21 beds)
Nutritious meals
Housing support and case management
Connections to community resources
Access to programs and wellness activities
Beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact
506-634-1649 extension 2
emergencyshelter@coverdalesj.ca
Rose House Transitional Housing
Rose House is a 12-unit transitional housing program that helps women and gender-diverse individuals move from homelessness toward permanent, stable housing.
Each fully furnished suite provides a comfortable, turnkey living space while residents receive individualized support to build confidence, strengthen life skills, and prepare for long-term housing success.
Residents receive support with:
Housing stabilization
Goal setting
Life skills development
Community connections
Ongoing case management
Access to Rose House is coordinated through the Coordinated Access System. There is no direct application process.
Contact
506-634-1649 extension 4
rosehouse@coverdalesj.ca
Finding ROOTS
Finding ROOTS is Coverdale’s most inclusive homelessness response program, serving women, men, 2LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, couples, and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at immediate risk of losing their housing.
The program helps participants:
Prevent housing loss whenever possible
Quickly regain stable housing
Maintain housing after experiencing homelessness
Connect with community resources and ongoing supports
ROOTS stands for:
Reconnection - Community integration
Opportunities - Learning, growth, and development
Outreach - Community-based support
Transition - Meeting people where they are
Support - Housing stability
Individuals can self-refer or be referred by community partners.
Available Services
Program registration
Housing support
Meetings with staff
No-cost counselling
Food security assistance
Community referrals
We accept community donations of household goods at this location.
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Counselling Services
Coverdale offers no-cost, trauma-informed counselling for individuals, couples, and families
participating in our programs. Using a person-centred approach, Coverdale’s counselling
program supports individuals across genders and age groups with:
Addiction
Trauma
Housing instability
Life transitions
Positive communication skills
Healthy relationships
Identifying change talk and goal setting
Individual, couple, and family counselling sessions are booked Mondays and Fridays, between 8:30-4:30.
Our counsellor is a student and works within her scope of training. She can refer and advocate for clients to receive resources that best suit their needs and goals if outside of her scope.
Foundations: Group Counselling Initiative
Foundations is a group counselling initiative designed to address the loneliness epidemic arising from experiences of homelessness, precarious housing situations, and isolation stemming from housing insecurity or trauma. The group will work on healthy communication, healthy coping mechanisms, boundaries, self-esteem, and creating change. Sessions run for one hour, twice a week, with lunch provided afterwards. Foundations has space for 5 candidates and runs for 6 weeks. Participants receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the program.
Contact
Megan Kelly, Student Counsellor
megan@coverdalesj.ca
Residential Support
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF)
Coverdale’s Community Based Residential Facility provides supportive housing for women and gender-diverse individuals serving community-based sentences.
Residents receive individualized support while working toward successful reintegration into the community, including:
Case management
Community resource navigation
Collaboration with Parole Services
Referrals to partner agencies
Access to Coverdale programs and services
Contact
Jennifer Megeney, Director
506-634-1649 extension 3
halfwayhousedirector@coverdalesj.ca
Life Skills & Personal Development
Building confidence, strengthening practical skills, and supporting personal well-being are an important part of creating long-term stability.
Coverdale offers a variety of free workshops that help participants build healthy relationships, improve emotional wellness, strengthen everyday life skills, and prepare for employment.
Programs are offered in small groups (up to six participants) and are also available one-on-one by appointment.
Workshop Topics
Emotional Wellness
Healthy Relationships
Financial Skills
Employment Readiness
Participant Feedback
“Mind Over Mood is an awesome program. It helped me change unhelpful automatic thoughts into balanced ones, improve my self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build healthier habits. I would recommend this program to anyone. Thank you so much!”
– Sarah, Program Participant
Group Sessions
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30-10:30 AM
Registration is required.
All programs are free.
Contact
Emma Pelham
506-634-1649 extension 5
programs@coverdalesj.ca
Need Help Finding the Right Program?
Everyone’s situation is different, and you don’t need to know exactly which service you need before reaching out.
Our team will listen, answer your questions, and help connect you with the programs and supports that best fit your needs and goals.
Together, We Make a Difference
Meaningful change happens when a community comes together. Whether you’re seeking support, making a donation, volunteering your time, or partnering with us, you play an important role in helping women build stronger futures.
