The Night Shelter

A Provision For Rough Sleepers

The Night Shelter is based in Aberystwyth and provides emergency accommodation for up to 5 people on a first come, first served basis each evening. Guests at the shelter are able to access between 8.00 pm and 10.00 pm each evening, queuing is discouraged prior to 7.45 pm. Whilst in the shelter, guests will be offered a bed, warmth, food and access to bathroom facilities. The shelter is an alcohol and drug free project (dry house) and any persons under the influence will not be permitted to enter the shelter. Whilst at the shelter, guests must adhere to strict conditions of stay. Guests must leave the Night Shelter premises by 8.30 am. The staff at the Night Shelter will provide guests with information of other available services they may be able to access in accordance with their needs. 

Who can use the shelter?

The shelter can be accessed by male and female clients who are over 16 years of age and have no other available accommodation that they could access. Consideration will be given to clients who are escaping violence or abuse or who have experienced a relationship breakdown and can not return to their home.    

What would I expect at the shelter?

The shelter is manned by two staff at all times with an additional on call system in place. The shelter operates to strict conditions of stay that guests must adhere to. If guests disregard conditions they will be asked to leave and potentially banned from further using the project. The shelter is a dry shelter, i.e. no one under the influence of alcohol or drugs can access. Guests are required to show respect for staff, other guests, neighbouring residents and property. There are currently 5 bed spaces provided by way of 3 bedrooms, 2 twins and 1 single. We are in the process of modifying provision with the aim of providing 5 separate bed spaces. Guests will be given food, a bed and clean bedding and access to bathroom facilities. 

Signposting

Staff will provide guests with information and promotional literature of other services available throughout the county and will arrange for appointments to be made on request. 

As an agency can we refer clients?

YES! The Night Shelter works with many local agencies. Some have referral procedures in place. If you have a client in need of using the facility and are able to contact us prior to use, please do so. In certain cases we may be able to prioritise your client. If your organisation would like to find out more or set up referral procedures please contact the Night Shelter Manager- Access our Contact Us page for details. 

Donations - Supporting agencies

The Night Shelter has received a great deal of support from individuals, organisations and businesses that is greatly appreciated. In the past we have received cash donations, toiletries, clothes, bedding and non-perishable goods. If you are interested in making donations and would like to find out more, we would very much like to hear from you- Please contact the Night Shelter Manager - Access our Contact Us page for details.