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SOME offers a range of services to help you meet basic needs, receive healthcare and other treatment, train for a living-wage career, obtain safe and affordable housing, and more. To learn more about our services, scroll down or call 202.797.8806.

The 71 O St. Dining Room renovation project will begin on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. 

71 O St. will close to the public after breakfast is served on Monday, February 6, 2023.  

All affected services and programs will move to various locations on the O Street NW Campus.

Free, Hot Meals

Every Day, Year-Round
Breakfast & Lunch Distribution: 7:30am to 8:30am
Location: 75  Hanover Place NW (1st floor of Isaiah House)
Eligibility: Open to all
Questions? Call 202.797.8806

*Due to the 71 O. St. renovation, hours and times have been adjusted.

Showers

Every Day, Year-Round
Location: 75 Hanover Place NW (1st floor of Isaiah House)
Eligibility: Open to all
Questions or need special accommodations? Visit the front desk at 60 O. St NW or call 202.797.8806 

Clothing

Clients may collect a limited amount of items each day the program is open based on inventory.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00am to 12:00am
Location: 61 O Street, NW
Eligibility: No ID required for adults
Have an emergency? Visit the front desk at 60 O. St. NW

Food Pantry

Emergency food is distributed from the warehouse on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-11:00am. Clients are welcome to utilize the pantry once a week.
Restrictions: Persons can receive pantry items once a week.
Location: To the right of 75 Hanover Place NW (behind 60 O. St.)
Eligibility: ID required
Questions? Call 202.797.8806 

Medical Clinic

Mondays through Fridays
Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Make an appointment: Call 202.797.8806 

Dental Clinic

Mondays through Fridays
Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Make an appointment: Call 202.797.8806 

Counseling and Mental Health Treatment

Mondays through Fridays
Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Make an appointment: Call 202.797.8806

Case Management – Help with IDs, Benefits, and Referrals

Mondays through Fridays
Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Make an appointment: Call 202.797.8806 

Legal Assistance

On Tuesdays
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Questions? Call 202.797.8806 

Mondays through Fridays
Drop-In Groups: 8:45am to 9:45am
Walk-in hours: 8:00am to 11:00am
Location: 60 O Street, NW
Eligibility: Patients must be at least 18 years old and a DC resident
Make an appointment: Call 202.797.8806 

Call 202.797.8806 

Center for Employment Training

Mondays through Fridays
Apply in person: 8:30am to 11:00am
Location: 4430 Benning Road, NE
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to produce a state-issued ID, a Social Security Card, a Birth Certificate, and a current TB test result. Applicants must be pass a drug test and possess the basic math and English skills needed to benefit from the program.
Questions? Call 202.292.4460.

Family Housing

Currently our Intake Line is CLOSED
Location: Throughout the city
Eligibility: Head of household must be over the age of 18. Family must be earning no more than 30% of area median income and be eligible for Section 8 housing assistance. Additional eligibility guidelines apply, click here for more.
Questions? Email FSintake@some.org.

Single Adult Housing

Currently our Intake Line is CLOSED
Location: Throughout the city
Eligibility: Applicants must be a single person, 18 years of age or older. Must not be a lifetime registrant on the sex offender registry. Must not owe DCHA any money. Additional eligibility guidelines apply, click here for more.
Questions? Email SAHintake@some.org.

Senior Housing

Location: 1667 Good Hope Road, SE
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 60 years of age and capable of self-care. Additional eligibility guidelines apply, click here for more.
Questions? Call 202.292.4493

Temporary Emergency Housing for Abused or Neglected Seniors

Call 202.292.4493

Mail Service

Monday through Friday

8:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 61 O Street, NW

Clients must change their personal address at their local post office to 71 O Street, NW. Clients my sign-up to receive a text and/or email notification for when their mail arrives.

Eligibility: Open to all. ID required to collect mail.

Questions? Call 202-797-8806

Hygiene Kits

Every Day, Year Round

Starting at 7:30am.

Clients may receive two kits a month.

Location: 61 O Street, NW

Eligibility: Open to all. ID required to collect kits.

Questions? Call 202-797-8806