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Emergency Shelters in Metro Milwaukee
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Milwaukee County residents should call the shelter directly or use the 2-1-1 Impact line, while Waukesha County residents should call 2-1-1 first. Washington County residents should call the shelters directly. Shelters are often full. Always call first to verify availability, eligibility, hours, and other services that the shelters may provide.
Click one of the links below:Milwaukee County
Washington County
Waukesha County
Milwaukee County |
2-1-1 @ Impact 211 If using a cell phone or pay phone, please dial (414) 773-0211 or 1-866-211-3380 24 hour helpline for information and assistance, including shelter information and referral. http://www.impactinc.org/211/211.htm |
Casa Maria Catholic Worker 1131 N 21st Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 344-5745 Fax: (414) 344-3005 Homeless shelter that serves single women with children. Call to see if there is availability. Inaccessible. http://www.geocities.com/casa_maria_worker/ |
Cathedral Center, Inc. 845 N Van Buren Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 831-0394 Ext 2107 Fax: (414) 831-0439 Persons seeking shelter after 5:00pm must call the shelter at Ext 2153 Homeless shelter that serves single women ages 18 years and over. Also serves single women and men as well as families with children ages 17 years and under or 18 years if in school. Must bring proof of custody. Call for availability. Accessible. |
Guest House 1216 N 13th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 345-3240 Fax: (414) 345-3248 Homeless shelter that serves adult males up to 30 days. The person must come to the shelter for an intake to be placed on the waiting list and then must come everyday at 6:00pm for admissions. If the person is at work at this time, the employer can provide a letter. Inaccessible. http://www.guesthouseofmilwaukee.org/ |
Hope House 209 West Orchard Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 645-2122 Fax: (414) 645-2249 Homeless shelter that serves adult males for up to 30 days. Call at 1:00pm daily for availability. Provides various other services. Accessible. http://www.hopehousemke.org/ |
Joy House 830 N 19th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 344-3774 Homeless shelter that serves women with children 10 years of age or younger, including pregnant women. Call for availability. Inaccessible. http://www.milmission.org/JoyHouse.aspx |
La Causa Crisis Nursery and Respite Center 522 W Walker Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 647-5990 Crisis nursery and respite center that serves newborns and children up to 12 years old in times of emergency or high stress for families to help prevent child abuse or neglect. Crisis care stays up to 3 days, while respite care is up to 24 hours. Call for availability. Main floor accessible. http://www.lacausa.org/eourprogspreven.htm |
Milwaukee Women’s Center (414) 671-6140 TTY: (414) 671-1440 Fax: (414) 431-0128 Domestic violence shelter that serves women with or without children escaping an abusive relationship. Provides emergency crisis intervention, support, and case management. Call for availability. Accessible. http://www.mwcinc.org/ |
Pathfinders - Youth Shelter 1614 E Kane Place Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 271-1560 Shelter that serves runaway, "throwaway," and homeless males & females 11-17 years old. Call for availability. Accessible on ground floor. http://pathfindersmke.org/index.asp |
Rescue Mission: Safe Harbor 1820 W Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 344-2211 After business hours, call (414) 935-0200 Homeless shelter that serves adult males. Must attend religious service. Additional programs and services for men are also available. Call for availability. Inaccessible. http://www.milmission.org/SafeHarbor.aspx |
Salvation Army Emergency Lodge 1730 N 7th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 265-6360 Fax: 265-8151 Homeless shelter that serves men and women as well as families with children 17 years and younger and 18 years if in school. Monday – Friday: Single men should call the shelter at 10:00am, single women at 11:00am, and families between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Accessible. http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_greatermilwaukee.nsf |
Salvation Army Respite Care 1730 N 7th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 (414) 265-6360 Ext. 32 24 hour homeless shelter that provides respite for single homeless adults who have acute medical issues. Adults must be independent in dressing, bathing, and toileting. Accessible. |
SDC-Family Support Center 3025 W Mitchell Street Milwaukee, WI 53215 (414) 385-0854 Option #2 Fax Number: (414) 385-0861 Homeless shelter that serves single females and males with children as well as married couples with children 17 years of age or younger and 18 years of age if in school. Parents must be 18 years of age or older. There is a 30 day limit. Must call for availability. Accessible on 1st floor. http://www.cr-sdc.org/Programs/EmergencyShelter.html |
Sojourner Family Peace Center (414) 933-2722 Fax: (414) 934-6079 Domestic violence shelter that serves women of domestic violence and their children. Provides a variety of services. Call for availability and further information. Accessible. http://www.sojournertruthhouse.org/ |
Walkers Point 732 S 21st Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 647-8200 Homeless shelter for males & females 11-17 years old. With parental or court permission, youth can stay up to 14 days voluntarily. Provides crisis intervention & prevention services for runaways, homeless, and troubled youth and their families. Call for availability. Accessible. http://www.walkerspoint.org/Runaway/index.html |
Washington County |
Friends of Abused Families P.O. Box 117 West Bend (262) 334-7298 Domestic violence shelter for women & children. Accessible. |
Hebron House of Hospitality 143 N 8th Ave West Bend (262) 549-8720 Accessible |
Waukesha County |
Hebron House of Hospitality 812 N East Avenue Waukesha (262) 549-8722 Serves families. Accessible. http://www.hebronhouse.org/ |
Jeremy House Safe Haven 1301 E Moreland Blvd Waukesha Waukesha Serves Single Adults w/ diagnosed mental illness. Accessible entrance, but bathrooms not accessible. |
Siena House 1319 Summit Avenue Waukesha (262) 549-8732 Serves women and children. Accessible. |
The Sister House 726 N East Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 (262) 542-3828 Domestic violence shelter for women and children. The shelter is accessible. |
The Women’s Center 505 N East Avenue Waukesha (262) 547-4600 Serves victims of domestic violence & their children. Accessible. http://www.twcwaukesha.org/ |