This is for people who find themselves homeless in Seattle and for people who want to volunteer to help the homeless in Seattle.
This section is for when the temperature is near or below freezing:
KING COUNTY SHELTERS IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
County funded shelters are open nightly through March 2010
Men’s Shelter – King County Administration Building
500 Fourth Avenue,
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Line up for the shelter takes place in the park across 4th Avenue just south of the courthouse and Jefferson Street. The King County Administration Building is at 500 4th Ave, between Jefferson and James streets in downtown Seattle. The shelter is open at 9:00 p.m. every night and has capacity for 50 men.
Women’s Shelter – YWCA Angeline’s Center for Homeless Women
2030 Third Avenue
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Open through March 27, 2010
Between 6-9pm stop by and register with Women’s Referral Center. After 9pm drop-in or call (206) 436-8650 to see if space is still available.
CITY OF SEATTLE SEVERE WEATHER SHELTERS
Severe Weather Shelters will be opened on nights between October 1st and March 31st when weather is deemed by Survival Services to fit the severe weather criteria outlined in the City’s Winter Response Plan. Notification of severe weather shelter openings and closings will be given by way of an email update, as well as by phone contact with key providers.
Severe Weather Criteria:
“low” temperatures at or below 32 degrees for one or more successive days, taking into account wind chill factor; OR snow accumulation exceeding or expected to exceed .25 inches in depth; OR two or more successive days of .50 inches of rainfall; AND Other conditions deemed severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of homeless persons.
Co-ed Shelter – City Hall
600 Fourth Avenue
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People may be referred by any service provider. Referral form to be presented upon entry is preferred, but not necessary. It is important that participants do not arrive at the shelter before 8:30pm. People will be accepted at the shelter from 9:00pm to 1:30am. Capacity: 75
Women’s Shelter – Community room of the Frye Hotel
223 Yesler Way
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People may be referred by any service provider. Referral form to be presented upon entry is preferred, but not necessary. Women will be accepted at the shelter anytime throughout the night. Capacity: 25
SOUTH KING COUNTY
Reach Out Men’s Homeless Shelter
In and around the greater Federal Way area
Open through February 2010
Please sign up at the Drop-In Center inside of
Bible Fellowship Church
1336 S 336th Street, Federal Way
Wednesday mornings between 10:00am and 12:00pm.
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EAST KING COUNTY
The City of Bellevue, in partnership with Catholic Community Services and Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council, operates a severe weather shelter throughout the winter months during periods of severe weather to provide overnight accommodations for up to 50 people.
Crossroads Community Center
(425) 452-4874
16000 NE 10th Street
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Doors open at 9:30pm and clients will be taken in until 1:30am. Clients must register at the door. The shelter closes at 6:30am and all clients must vacate the shelter.
This section is for the rest of the year:
Downtown Emergency Service Center
206-464-1570, select 1 for shelters
517 Third Ave
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Women age 18+ (no minors), men 60+, men 18-59 if severely disabled, mentally ill, physically or developmentally disabled, medically/physically compromised, chemically dependent (and working with a counselor).
Operation Nightwatch Emergency Shelter
206-329-2099 (after 8:00 pm)
206-323-4359 daytime M-F
302 14th Avenue South
email:
downtowner@msn.com
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Open nights, not days. Screening and referrals done every night starting 9pm until midnight. Please do not arrive early.
Age 18 and over only. Operation Nightwatch no longer is able to assist families with children.
SHARE/WHEEL
206-448-7889
(Mail address: PO Box 2548, Seattle 98111)
Screenings take place at
The Josephinum
1902 Second Ave
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This is your best bet for getting shelter quickly.
Do not telephone for shelter availability. They are rarely able to answer phone, and do not return calls regarding shelter.
Screenings for 15 shelters for adults (some shelters are co-ed, but there are no family or couples facilities, men and women sleep separately).
Screenings are at the following times:
Mon, Thu 1pm.
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 6pm.
(No Sunday screening.)
SHARE also operates Tent Cities (which has had to move periodically). Contact the Community Information Line (206-461-3200 /1-800-621-4636) for the current location of Tent City.
Community Information Line
2-1-1
206-461-3200
206-461-3610 TTY
1-800-621-4636
Community Resources On-line
Besides being a generally good entry point to the social services system, the Community Information Line has daily updates on any available bed space in women and family shelters. (Also a good entry point for men seeking shelter, but this information is not updated daily.)
This is a daytime-only, non-emergency number (M-F, 8am - 6pm). After hours, this phone transfers to the Crisis Line or you can call the Crisis Line direct (206-461-3222, 1-866-427-4747).
Compass Center
206-357-3100
77 S Washington
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Provides emergency and transitional shelter for women and men, 18 and over. Please call for information regarding admission or for more information.
Saint Martin dePorres Shelter
206-323-6341
1561 Alaskan Way S
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Free shelter for older, homeless men (age 50+). 212 mats, day respite program, clothing and housing assistance. Must catch bus at 416 Second Ave Extension S., 6-7 p.m.
Union Gospel Mission
520 S King St
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Shelter for men, no fee, following chapel at 7 p.m. 110 mats available.
William Booth Center
206-621-0145
811 Maynard Ave. S
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Men's facility. Breathalizer, drug test required. Several options:
4 emergency beds (2 week limit, meals provided).
Dormitory-style transitional shelter $70/week, bunk bed plus locker (6 month limit, meals not provided).
Transitional housing at 30% of gross income. Case manager available.
Bread of Life Mission
206-682-3579
97 S. Main
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Seattle Indian Center
206-329-8700
611 12th Ave S, Suite 300
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Hostel for single working men, $15 per night
Hopelink Motel Voucher Programs
425-943-7555
Bellevue
425-889-7880
Kirkland
425-485-6521
Northshore
425-882-0241
Redmond
425-485-6521
Shoreline
425-333-4153
Sno-Valley
Kenmore Shelter (Bothell)
206-292-8037
Providence Hospitality House 206-322-2107
No adult men
South King County Multi-Service Center 253-854-3437
YWCA East Cherry 206-568-7841
This section is for women & families:
Salvation Army Women's Shelter
206-447-9944
1101 Pike
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Shelter for single women age 18+.
Noel House Women's Referral Center
206-441-3210
2325 Fourth Ave
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Women only shelter, 18+, 40 beds, referrals to other shelters. Evening meals. Doesn't turn away women with mental/physical disabilities or addiction issues. Open registration nightly 6-8 p.m.
Sacred Heart Shelter
206-285-7489
232 Warren Ave. N
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Shelter for families and single women 18 & over. Families (single-parent or 2-parent) with children 13 and under. (Single fathers with children OK.)
YWCA Emergency Shelter
206-461-4888
1118 Fifth Ave
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28 days emergency shelter for women with or without children. Meals not provided. Call for screening.
Hope Place: Union Gospel Mission Women and Family Shelter
206-628-2008
3802 South Othello Street
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Single women & women with children (including male children up to age 18.) They say "Many we serve suffer from years of drug and alcohol abuse or physical abuse and are in need of long-term care."
Broadview Shelter
206-299-2500
1-877-622-3122 toll free
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing for single women (18 and older) and for women with children (including boys up to 18). 24-hr advocacy and counseling. Children's activities, groups and tutoring.
Solid Ground Family Shelter
206-694-6836
Up to 3 months shelter for single-parent and 2-parent families. Can accommodate families with large numbers of children, including older teens.
Solid Ground is the former Fremont Public Association.
Compass Center's Family Support Program
206-357-3160
Emergency shelter program for all types of families that include at least one 18+ year-old adult with legal/physical custody of 1 or more children 18 years or younger. 5 apartment units, with a stay up to 120 days. Program includes case manager and community referrals.
Only reachable by phone. The best time to call is Monday or Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Confidential location.
Seattle Emergency Housing Services
206-461-3660
905 Spruce St
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Call Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1-4:30 p.m. No walk-ins. Shelter for families (households of 4 or more with children 17 years or younger. Children have to be in school.). $40 deposit, $28 a week if able to pay.
Hopelink Emergency Family Shelter
206-556-9289
9-unit shelter in Kenmore provides up to 3 weeks shelter for Greater Seattle and Eastside families seeking permanent housing. Can provide motel vouchers for Eastside families if shelter is full.
YWCA South King County Family Shelters
425-255-1201
YWCA South King County operates 28-day family shelters in Kent, Renton, and Auburn for families with at least one child under 18. Call for screening 425-255-1201. Might need to leave a return phone number for call back, or at least leave name to get on list for shelter.
This section is for youths:
Roots Young Adult Shelter
206-632-1635
1415 NE 43rd Street (U. Temple Meth. Church)
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18-25 yr olds welcome. Open 7 nights a week. Show up 8:20-8:30 pm to get on the list. First come first served. Doors open 9:00 pm. Referrals, etc. available, but no strings attached. ID may be required (especially if you look near the high end of the age range).
Every night at University Methodist Temple, 15th NE and NE 43rd (alley entrance).
La Ba Te Yah Youth Home Community
206-781-8303
Transitional housing for homeless young adults ages 18-23. Part of the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. Call for info. All races welcome.
Friends of Youth 206-236-5437
Street Youth Ministries 206-534-7301 X 535
Teen Hope 206-546-1010
Youthcare's Orion Center
206-622-5555
1828 Yale Ave
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Referrals only (not a shelter themselves), age 13-21 only. By phone or at their drop-in center at ., (corner of Stewart St. and Denny Way),
Open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 4 p.m - 6 p.m.
Youthcare - The Shelter 206-694-4506
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