Emergency Shelter: The Haven

• No alcohol, drugs, or paraphernalia on-site

• No weapons - turn any pocket knives in to staff

• No violent, aggressive speech or behavior (includes profanity, hate speech, bullying, or sexual harassment)

• No smoking (except in designated outdoor areas at designated times)

• No in-and-out between 9:30 PM and 6:00 AM

• No sexual activity of any kind

• No noise after 9:30 pm

• Parents must accompany children at all times

What to Expect

• To stay as a guest, please register first:

  • Currently, registration takes place at SPiN Cafe at 1241 SW Barlow Street, Oak Harbor from 3:45 - 4:00 PM

  • DO NOT show up at the shelter directly. You must complete registration and be approved first.

• You will need to fill out a COVID-19 symptoms questionnaire. 

• You must agree to our house rules (see below)

• Once you are approved, transportation to the Haven will be organized by staff

  . Note: Due to space limitations, baggage is limited to one bag per guest.

• Once at the shelter:

  • If this is your first time at the shelter, you are asked to fill out a survey.

  • We provide you with:

    • A light dinner

    • Bedding material and mattress.

    • Clothing (if available)

    • Toiletries

    • Other items as needed and available

• You are allowed two smoke breaks in the evening.

• At 9:30 it is lights out and quiet time.

• You will be woken up at 5:30 Monday - Friday, 7 am on weekends, and given a light breakfast

• Starting at 6 am, staff will organize transportation back to central Oak Harbor