Shelter Hotline

Assists individuals and families in need of emergency shelter and/or transportation to emergency shelter sites.

Phone Number: (202) 399-7093 or 311
Hours of Operations: Until 10/31/24 - 8 am to 12 am and starting 11/01/24 - 24/7

Emergency Shelters

Emergency Shelters are short-term housing that expands the availability of youth-friendly shelters and services to youth facing housing instability ranging from one night to up to three months to enable them to grow and move toward independence.

  • Ages: 12-17
    Phone: (202)-546-4900 or (202)-547-7777
    -Short-term program (21 days)
    -People can stay there
    -Parents have to sign them in
    Address: 1022 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Website: sashabruce.org

  • Ages: 18-24
    Hours: 8 pm - 8 am
    Phone: (202)-610-9753
    -Walk-ins
    -Social Security
    Address: 501 Mellon St SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Website: covenanthousegw.org

  • Ages: 18-24 (LGBTQ)
    Phone: (202) 506-2432
    -90 days program
    -Needs a referral to receive services. First, be at The Sanctuary
    Address: 4904 Quarles St NE, Washington, DC 20019
    Website: covenanthousegw.org

  • Ages: 16-21 (Pregnant/Parenting teens)
    Phone: (202) 396-2809
    -90 days program
    -1 Mom and 2 Babies max
    Address: 4501 Grant St NE, Washington, DC 20019

Drop-In Centers

Drop-In Centers are facilities that offer youth-specific day services to youths facing housing crises. The drop-in center utilizes a Housing First method to move youth into housing by connecting them with supportive services.

Services can include:
● Accessing Public Benefits
● Group and Individual Therapy
● Legal Service Referrals
● Housing Case Management
● Lockers/Storage
● Recreational Activities
● Clothing Closets
● HIV/STI/Pregnancy Testing
● Meals
● Education Planning
● Toiletries, Showers, & Laundry
● Computers and Internet Access

  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
    Friday 8 am - 4 pm
    Phone: (202)-675-9340
    Address: 741 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
    Address: 3045 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

  • Hours: 24/7
    Phone: (202)-248-2098
    Address: 900 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4 pm
    Phone: (202)-364-1419
    Address: 4713 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016