Fact Sheet Low-Barrier Shelter: Policies into Practice
Published: October 29, 2025
This guide provides information on the core components of low-barrier shelters. It provides examples of key policies, procedures to support those policies, and ideas for navigating common challenges in implementation.
Sections include:
- What is a Low-Barrier Shelter?
- Components of a Low-Barrer Program: Policies and Procedures
- Common Challenges
- Supporting Staff
- How to Start a Low-Barrier Program
- Resources
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*This resource was updated in October 2025 to reflect current policy.