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Day Services Centers

DHS provides funding for several day centers that offer 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.

  • Restrooms, Showers & Hygiene Items
  • Laundry & Emergency Clothing
  • Phone Charging & Computer/Phone Access
  • Housing Case Management
  • Employment & Career Planning
  • Public Benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid)
  • Healthcare Clinics
  • Mental Health Support
  • Vital Records & DMV ID Vouchers 
  • Harm Reduction Services 
  • Mail Distribution
  • Barbering Services (when available)
  • Various Other Services & Workshops


Downtown Day Services Center

Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District with support from DHS and services from Pathways to Housing DC and Honoring Individual Power & Strength (HIPS)

Location: 1313 New York Avenue NW (Ward 2)
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Contact: 202-383-8810 or [email protected]
 

Adams Place Day Center

Co-located with the Adams Place low-barrier men’s shelter and operated by contracted DHS staff

Location: 2210 Adams Place NE (Ward 5)
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact: 202-374-6846
 

801 East Day Center

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 (Ward 8)
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Contact: 202-561-4014