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.
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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
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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