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Shelter Crisis- DC, Covenant House Washington D.C.

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Resource Name:Shelter Crisis- DC, Covenant House Washington D.C.

address

511 Mellon Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032

Eligibility

Young people ages 18-24 who are facing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitation

Languages

Spanish

Application process

If you are a young person in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia in need of crisis care, intervention, food, and other services, call main line at 202-610-9600.

Service area

Washington, DC VA MD
CHGW has 4 shelter and housing programs, including: Emergency overnight shelter: At Sanctuary, youth can get a meal, a hot shower, a safe place to sleep, and the chance to wash and dry their clothes. 90-day residential program: Our Safe Haven program helps young people leave the streets and get their lives back on track. LGBTQ+ youth housing: Our SHINE program is a 90-day residential program for LGBTQ+ youth to provide a safe space for them to thrive on their journey to self-sufficiency. Transitional housing: Rights of Passage, helps youth hone the skills they need for independent living. While there are no strict time limits on your stay, we encourage all residents to work towards their goals of independence and stability. Safety and Well-being It is our top priority that all youth feel welcome and safe at our facilities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Our shelters are equipped with security measures to ensure youth safety and staffed with caring professionals who treat our young people with absolute respect and unconditional love.

Providing organization

Covenant House Washington D.C.
Covenant House Greater Washington (CHGW) serves youth and young adults (ages 18–24) experiencing homelessness and housing instability in the Greater Washington DC region. We provide low-barrier emergency shelter, short-term and transitional housing, case management, workforce development, meals, a food pantry, clothing, and community outreach. Our system of care supports young people from crisis to independence by meeting immediate needs and connecting them to safe housing, education, employment support, and long-term stability.