Emergency Shelter

I have nowhere to sleep tonight

Sources for emergency and homeless shelters

Emergency shelters help people with a place to stay when their home is not safe or has been completely taken away. Some homeless shelters are only open overnight or only in the daytime, while others have no restrictions. There are several types of shelters to accommodate many different needs, as described below.

NOTE: The list below is for emergency shelters in the community. See this page for a list of for Coordinated Entry agencies providing access to homeless support services.

Adults

Some emergency shelters serve only specific populations, such as a men’s or women’s shelter. Shelters that serve women often allow children, too.

day shelter

A day shelter can offer people experiencing homelessness meals, shower and laundry facilities, internet and computer access, and a way to stay out of inclement weather.

domestic violence shelter

Domestic violence shelters house those experiencing intimate partner violence and other forms of domestic abuse. These shelters commonly house women and their children.

families

Family shelters allow men with children and two-parent families to stay.

faith-based shelter

Faith-based shelters introduce residents to their values and beliefs during their stay, such as with a short sermon.

“low-barrier” shelter

Removes as many pre-conditions to entry as possible for guests.

sober shelter

Typically require guests to abstain from use of alcohol and illegal drugs. Also known as “high barrier.”

youth shelter

Teenagers and young adults connect with these shelters and often stay for extended periods of time as they receive various counseling services and prepare to transition out.