The Temporary Emergency Shelter, known as “The Gathering Place: New Beginnings,” will continue operating at The Nest in downtown Regina until the summer of 2025.
“New Beginnings” provides our community’s most vulnerable residents with shelter and professional wrap-around services to help address root causes of houselessness.
The Government of Saskatchewan, City of Regina, Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RT/SIS) and The Nest Health Centre are collaborating on the initiative in response to an immediate need as existing shelters face capacity issues.
The temporary shelter is leased by the City and managed and operated by RT/SIS. The shelter fills the immediate shortage of short-term emergency shelters and longer-term solutions continue to be explored. Professional wrap-around services to support shelter residents are available on-site.
Contact
The Gathering Place: New Beginnings
2400-13th Avenue
Call 306.559.5948.
It is a 24-7 facility that is first come, first served.
By the end of 2023, the City of Regina will have invested approximately $1 million in the “New Beginnings” temporary shelter.
Moving into 2024, the City’s continuing monthly expenses are expected to be approximately $60,000. This funding covers the cost to run the facility, but does not pay for shelter operations or programming.
The City is proud to continue to play its role -- alongside the provincial government, community-based organizations, and our community as a whole -- to ensure the temporary shelter remains available to those who need it this winter.
City Council has directed Administration to secure a location for a permanent emergency shelter before the end of 2023. That work continues, and an announcement will be made when an agreement is reached.
Working with other levels of government and community partners to improve safety and well-being for all residents is a priority for the City.
Find commonly asked questions and answers about the temporary shelter.
