Showers and Laundry
~In the drop-in center, they offer up to 20 showers and five loads of laundry a day on a first come, first serve basis.
~They provide soap, shampoo, towels, razors, a laundry basket, laundry detergent, and, if needed, a temporary change of clothes.
Case Management
~They have case managers to help clients identify the best steps to take to fulfill their needs.
~They help clients with benefits applications, referrals, housing applications, and counseling.
~Case managers are available in the drop in center Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Computers, Phone, and Mail
~Guests are able to use the computers and phone in the drop in center and may also use the center’s mailing address to receive mail.
Coffee and Sandwiches
~They serve guests coffee and sandwiches to guests while they are in the drop in center.
Programming
~They offer educational and fun programming in the drop in center.
~Examples of programming from the past and current programming include a counseling group, a smoking cessation group, a knitting class, movie screenings, bingo, yoga, and more.
Medical Care
~They have two psychiatrists and a general practitioner who come to drop in center weekly. They perform basic health assessments, write prescriptions, and give referrals. See our Health and Wellness page for more information.
~The psychiatrists make “referrals to AA, detox, and addiction treatment programs and perform comprehensive medical assessments needed to qualify for S.S.I. benefits.”
~The general practitioner “sees patients in our Drop-In Center and accompanies staff on street outreach one morning a week. She checks blood pressure, listens to people’s heart and lungs, tests blood sugar, manages chronic diabetes or hypertension, dispenses medication or writes prescriptions, makes referrals, and calls an ambulance when needed.”
Winter Shelter
~The winter shelter “serves ten homeless people from November through April.”
~For more information about shelter services, contact them via phone or email.
1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-8301
Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday
8:30 am-4:00 pm Thursday
Last updated: 08.07.19
