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Department of Human Services

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How to Access Shelter

Emergency shelter is available for adults who are experiencing homelessness. The Emergency Shelter program provides beds on a first come, first served basis, to anyone who does not have a safe place to sleep. Programs offer various onsite services for those accessing shelter. Most provide a warm and safe place to sleep as well as on-site assessment and case management.

Emergency Shelter Locations:

Men Only	Location
801 East Shelter	801 Making Life Better Lane, SE
Adams Place Shelter	2210 Adams Place, NE
New York Avenue Shelter	1355-57 New York Avenue, NE

Women Only	Location
DC General Building 9 Harriet Tubman	1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE
Patricia Handy Place for Women	810 5th Street, NW
Nativity Shelter (formerly Hermano Pedro Shelter)	6010 Georgia Avenue, NW

Women Only

Location

DC General Building 9 Harriet Tubman

1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SE

Patricia Handy Place for Women

810 5th Street, NW

Nativity Shelter

(formerly Hermano Pedro Shelter)

6010 Georgia Avenue, NW

Find Resources in Your Community

Search the 211 Answers, Please! database of service providers.

For inquiries regarding SNAP, TANF and Medicaid benefits, please call (202) 727-5355.

Homeless Services

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DHS oversees the provision of a wide range of homeless services to individuals and families in the District.

Veteran Supportive Housing

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The Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing Program provides housing to veterans who are DC residents, chronically homeless, eligable for VASH and considered vulnerable.