DHS provides funding for several day centers that offer daytime services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Day centers use a Housing First approach to move individuals into housing by connecting them with supportive services and resources.
Downtown Day Services Center
The Downtown Day Services Center (DDSC) offers a safe place to go during the day and a range of supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
DDSC is operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) with support from the DHS and services from Pathways to Housing DC and Honoring Individual Power & Strength (HIPS).
Location: 1313 New York Avenue NW
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meals: Daily from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Services Available:
- Restrooms, Showers & Hygiene Items
- Laundry & Emergency Clothing
- Phone Charging & Computer and Phone Access
- Department of Employment Services
- DC Health
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Vital Records & DMV ID Vouchers
- Unity Health Care
- Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
- Barbering Services (when available)
- Harm Reduction Services
- 24-Hour Peer Support and Group Sessions (via app)
- Mental Health Support
- Housing Support
- Mail Distribution
For more information, contact (202) 383-8810 or e-mail [email protected].
Adams Place Day Center
Adams Place Day Center addresses the long-standing need in the Ward 5 community of having a safe and dignified place for individuals experiencing homelessness to go during the day to take care of everyday needs and access long-term services and supports.
The Day Center is co-located with the Adams Place low-barrier men’s shelter and operated by DHS staff.
Location: 2210 Adams Place NE
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Meals: Daily from 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Services Available:
- Restrooms, Showers & Hygiene Items
- Laundry & Emergency Clothing
- Phone Charging & Computer and Phone Access
- Case Management
- Housing Assessments
- Employment and Career Planning
- Public Benefits (SNAP & Medicaid)
- Vital Records & DMV ID Vouchers
- Project Empowerment
- Unity Health Care
- Barbering Services
For more information, contact 202-374-6846.
801 East Day Center
801 East Day Center addresses the long-standing need in the Ward 8 community of having a safe and dignified place for individuals experiencing homelessness to go during the day to take care of everyday needs and access long-term services and supports.
The Day Center is co-located with the 801 East low-barrier men’s shelter and operated by contracted DHS staff.
Location: 2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Meals: No meals served
Services Available:
- Restrooms, Showers & Hygiene Items
- Laundry & Emergency Clothing
- Phone Charging & Computer and Phone Access
- Case Management
- Housing Assessments
- Employment and Career Planning
- Public Benefits (SNAP & Medicaid)
- Vital Records & DMV ID Vouchers
- Project Empowerment
- Unity Health Care
- Barbering Services
For more information, contact 202-561-4014.
Zoe’s Doors Drop-In Center
Zoe’s Doors is a drop-in center for District youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness and housing instability or simply in need of a safe place to go. District youth under 18 seeking homeless services and resources are connected to Sasha Bruce Youthwork for further assistance.
Supported through partnerships with District agencies and organizations, including the DC Department of Employment Services, DC Health, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, the Department of Behavioral Health, Youth HOPE, and Mary's Center, Zoe's Doors connects youth to a range of supportive services
Zoe’s Doors is operated by DC Doors with support from DHS.
Location: 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Meals: Daily
Services Available:
- Restrooms, Showers & Hygiene Items
- Housing Services
- Case Management
- Healthcare Clinic
- Life-Skill Workshops
- Harm Reduction
- Laundry
- Employment Assistance
- Workforce Development
- Social Activities
For more information, contact Zoe’s Doors at (202) 248-2098.