As the spread of COVID-19 increases, citizens living within the District are encouraged to stay in their homes. But what about those without safe and stable housing? The following shelters are open and available to those who are facing displacement, loss of housing, or homelessness.
12-Hour Emergency Shelter Locations
Men Only
| Shelter Name | 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
| Shelter Name | 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 |
24-Hour Emergency Shelter Locations
Women Only
| Shelter Name | Location |
| Calvary Women’s Shelter | 928 5th Street, NW |
| Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) | 425 Second Street, NW |
| Emery Workbed Program | 1725 Lincoln Road, NE |
| Madison-House of Ruth-Transitional | 651 10th Street, NE |
| New Endeavors by Women | 611 N Street, NW |
Men Only
| Shelter Name | Location |
| 801 East Shelter (TRP) | 801 Making Life Better Lane SE |
| Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) | 425 Second Street, NW |
| Emery Workbed Program | 1725 Lincoln Road, NE |
| Homeless Assistance Center at the New York Avenue Shelter | 1355-57 New York Avenue, NE |
| La Casa Shelter (TRP) | 1131 Spring Road, NW |
If you see someone in need of help, please call The Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093, or simply dial 311. If there is an immediate safety risk, please call 911.