Emergency Shelters

American Red Cross - (740)-354-3293

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

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• 24 hour phone number.
  
• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher ∙ Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food.

Bethany House - (513)-381-7233 (SAFE)

1841 Fairmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45214

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• Accepts single women without children and women with children.
• Provides emergency shelter at local hotels for fathers and boys over age 12.
• Must look for jobs and housing daily; Case management services.
• For information, call 513.921.1131.

Catholic Worker House - (513)-381-7233 (SAFE)
1437 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, OH | 7AM-1PM
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• Offers shelter to fifteen men, with most stays limited to eight weeks.
• Provides three meals a day. The men must have goals, work on those goals, and start a savings account within three weeks. All who live in the house cook meals, house-sit, clean, and take responsibility for themselves and one another.
• Intakes are usually scheduled for 12PM on Fridays.
• The preferred phone number for intakes is 513.381.4941.

Center for Respite Care - (513)-621-1868

1615 Republic Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202

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• In-patient medical services for homeless adult men and women (no families).
• 20 beds for persons recovering from hospital surgery, etc. Length of stay: 30 days.
• Intakes occur between 9AM and 5PM, Monday through Friday.

City Gospel Mission - (513)-241-5525

1805 Dalton Street; Cincinnati, OH 45214

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• $15 shelter fee per week (provides bed, locker, breakfast, and dinner).
• First come, first serve; doors open at 6:15PM.
• First time guests who are not able to cover the shelter fee are welcomed, and a plan for them to earn the fee is put into action.
• 74 beds for homeless, sober men.
• Intakes take place at 4PM, must be sober upon intake.

David and Rebecca Barron Center for Men - (513)-721-0643

411 Gest Street; Cincinnati, OH 45203 (Formerly known as the Drop Inn Center)

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• 150 beds for homeless men 18+.
• Non-dormitory sleeping quarters.
• Individualized case management supportive services.
• On-site medical and dental clinic.
• Goal is to transition into permanent housing in 30 days or less and an increase in income 
• VA has 15 Grant and Per Diem beds for men (and women).

Ester Marie Hatton Center for Women - (513)-562-1980

2499 Reading Road; Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Formerly known as the Drop Inn Center)

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• 60 beds for homeless women 18+.
• Non-dormitory sleeping quarters.
• Individualized case management services .
• On-site medical clinic.
• Goal is to transition into permanent housing in 30 days or less with an increase in income 
• VA has 15 Grant and Per Diem beds for women (and men).

Sheakley Center for Youth - (513)-221-3350

2522 Highland Avenue; Cincinnati, OH

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• M-F 8:30AM-5PM.
  
• Resource Center on 1st Floor (previously known as Anthony House) where homeless teens and youth  up to age 24 can go M-F 9am-9PM for food, clothing, personal hygiene products, medical care, free  laundry, shower, telephone, mail service (bus tokens available for those working or looking for work).
• Homeless Shelter on 2nd Floor for men and women ages 18-24 with a structured educational and life skills curriculum.
• Step-Up component with a comprehensive plan to attain permanent housing within 30 days 
• Youth who exit from the shelter are eligible for After Care services for a period of up to 90 days to  ensure ongoing contact and success in the community.

 Volunteers of America, Veterans Resource Center - (513)-381-7233 (SAFE)

7938 Hamilton Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45231

Veterans Resource Center (513) 322-5170

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• 50 beds serving Veterans with SMI, Dual Diagnoses, Former or Current justice-involved.
• 46 beds for male Veterans and 4 beds in a separate wing set aside for female Veterans.

American Red Cross - (740)-354-3293 

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

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• 24 hour phone number.
  
• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food.
• 24hr phone number.
  

Bethany House - (513)-381-7233 (SAFE) 

1841 Fairmont Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45214

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• For information, call 513.921.1131.
  
• Accepts single women without children and women with children.
• Provides emergency shelter at local hotels for fathers and boys over age 12.
• Must look for jobs and housing daily; Case management services.

Interfaith Hospitality Network - (513) 381-7233 (SAFE)

990 Nassau St.; Cincinnati, OH 45206

Office (513) 471-7100

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• M-F 7AM-5PM, Sat & Sun 8AM-5PM.
  
• To be accepted as a guest at Interfaith Hospitality Network, you must be currently homeless and have children.
• Single parent men and women with children, as well as married couples with children are all accepted.
• 3PM curfew: Interfaith Hospitality Network is not recommended for people whose work hours would prohibit them meeting this curfew.
• You are not allowed to drink alcohol or use drugs while in the Interfaith Hospitality Network program. Do not accept guests who have a legal history of violent crimes or crimes against children.
• Pet support program allowing children and parents who become homeless to keep their dog/ cat and/or small companion animals with them during their shelter stay.

Salvation Army - (513) 381-7233 (SAFE) 

131 E 12th Street; Cincinnati, OH

Admin. Office Phone: (513) 762-5600

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• Office Hours: 9AM-3PM.
  
• The program provides emergency housing to single women and their minor children (including boys up to age 12) who are homeless.
• We provide a safe, stable and clean environment with hot meals, case management, employment programs and training programs, money management and life skills.

YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter - (513)-872-9259

898 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202 (office address)

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• Confidential, 72 bed shelter, with 24-hour access for survivors of domestic violence 
• Boys are accepted up to the age of 18. Adult male victims are provided shelter and services in another location 
• Services include case management, advocacy, housing assistance, financial assistance, interpreter assistance, transportation, educational groups, children’s programming, social activities, pet protection, and basic needs 
  

Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center - (513)-961-4080 

2522 Highland Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45219

Office Phone Number: (513) 221-3350

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• Hours: M-F 8:30-5PM.
  
• 20 bed emergency facility where unaccompanied youth, 10-17 years old, can seek shelter and safety.
• Under Ohio law youth may seek shelter at the Youth Crisis Center without consent but may not participate without parent's consent.

American Red Cross - (513)-579-3000

6730 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 400; Franklin OH 45005

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• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food.

Haven House - (513)-863-8866

550 High Street; Hamilton, OH 45011 

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• Family shelter for either married men or women with children, single mothers with children, or single fathers with children; average stay: 20-30 days.
• Must be a resident of Butler County.
• If married, must have proof of marriage.

Hope House Center for Men - (513)-424-4673 (HOPE)  

34 S. Main Street; Middletown, OH 45044

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• Housing for men.
• 80 new beds as of 2020.
  

 Hope House Center for Women and Children - (513)-217-5056 

1300 Girard Avenue; Middletown, OH 45044

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• Housing for families and females with children.

Serve City (The Chosen) - (513)-737-8900 

622 East Avenue; Hamilton, OH 45011

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• 9AM-5PM
  
• Provides shelter for up to 40 men and 12 women.

Shalom Emergency Shelter - (513)-423-7821 

120 South Broad Street; Middletown, OH 45044 (First United Methodist Church)

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• Serves Butler County residents (individuals and families).
• Program only runs from November- March; Dinner and Breakfast are served 
• SHALOM is a collaborative effort of churches, service providers and citizens who wanted to provide shelter for the homeless.
• LOS up to 30 days, Intakes take place daily from 4PM-5PM.
  

Crisis Line for Domestic Violence in Butler County - (513) 863-7099 

Dove House (YWCA) - (800) 618-6523 

244 Dayton Street; Hamilton, OH 45011

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• Butler County’s protective shelter for victims of domestic violence.
  

James Sauls Homeless Shelter - (513) 732-6464

2403 Old State Route 32; Batavia, OH 45103

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• Shelter for Individuals and Families; Operated by Clermont County Community Services.
• Three meals and laundry service provided free of charge.
• Once a person enters the shelter, they must adhere to standards including a curfew, no drugs or alcohol, and must obtain employment within one week or show social security benefits are available.
• Case Management services are provided to assist clients with goals and obtaining housing Financial Assistance is available for rent and security deposits for persons exiting the shelter.
• LOS is 60 days.

YWCA House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter - (513) 753-7281 

55 South Fourth Street; Batavia, OH 45103 (business address)

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• Confidential, 16 bed shelter, with 24-hour access for survivors of domestic violence.
• Serves Adams, Brown, and Clermont County residents.
• Boys are accepted up to the age of 18. Adult male victims are provided shelter and services in another location.
• Services include case management, advocacy, housing assistance, financial assistance, interpreter assistance, transportation, educational groups, children’s programming, social activities, pet protection, and basic needs.
• May provide apartments for survivors and their children for 1-24 months.
  

Adams County Shelter for the Homeless, Inc. - (937)-544-8164 

11483 State Route 41; West Union, OH 45693

American Red Cross - (877)-272-7337

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45207

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• Accommodates families as well as single males and single females. 
• Application required for admission (not a drop off shelter). 
• Limited to 30 day stay.

American Red Cross - (877)-272-7337 

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, OH 45207 
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• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food.

Highland County Shelter - (937)-393-0634 

145 Homestead Ave; Hillsboro, OH 45133

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• Emergency housing for up to 28 men, women and children.
• Maximum stay is 90 days.
• Serve individuals from Highland County and surrounding areas including Brown County.
  

YWCA House of Peace Domestic Violence Shelter - (513)-753-7281

55 South Fourth Street; Batavia, OH 45103 (business address) 

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• Confidential, 16 bed shelter, with 24-hour access for survivors of domestic violence.
• Serves Adams, Brown, and Clermont County residents.
• Boys are accepted up to the age of 18. Adult male victims are provided shelter & services separately.
• Services include case management, advocacy, housing assistance, financial assistance, interpreter assistance, transportation, educational groups, children’s programming, social activities, pet protection, and basic needs.

American Red Cross - (740) 354-3293

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

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• 24-hour phone number.
  
• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food.

Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky - (859)-291-4555

436 West 13th, Covington, KY 41011

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The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky is proud to serve all adults, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Services

• Emergency shelter for men (18+) - year round
• Winter cold shelter for all adults (18+) - November - March
• 120-Day Housing and Work Program - men (18+) year round, women (18+) November - March
• Showers
• Self-service laundry
• Computer use
• Cell phone charging stations
• Free wi-fi
• Clothing
• Consultation and referrals
• Evening healthcare clinic

Emergency Shelter

• Adult men (18+)
• Line starts at 5:00 pm daily
• Intake begins at 5:30 pm
• Adults with KY state ID are prioritized (first come, first served for all others)
• No pre-assessment is needed
• No requirements for sobriety or background check
• Handicap accessible

120-Day Housing and Work Program

• The Housing and Work Program for adult men (18+) provides longer term bed-security to allow men to maintain employment and obtain stable housing. 
• This is offered year-round to adult men (18+). 
• This program is offered to adult women (18+) November - March.
• Must stay in emergency shelter for 14 days, complete an application and have a KY state ID to be eligible.

Daytime Navigation and Engagement Center

• The Daytime Navigation and Engagement Center (DNEC) is for adult men and women to shower and do self-service laundry.
• Daily 10 am - 4 pm
• Computer workstations to search for employment and housing
• Cell phone charging stations
• Community partner rooms are available to meet with case management or mental health providers as needed. 
• No pre-assessment is required

Fair Haven Rescue Mission - (859)-491-1027

260 Pike Street; Covington, KY 41012

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• M-F 9AM-5PM.
  
• Shelter for homeless men 18 years or older; must have a picture ID.
• Must pass sobriety (breathalyzer) test prior to admission.
• Intake: 5:45PM-6:30PM every evening; Hot meal every evening at 6PM.
• Must leave the shelter every morning to look for work, unless in the long-term recovery program.
• Length of stay up to 14 nights (unless in long term recovery program).

Homeward Bound Shelter (Brighton Center) - (859)-581-1111

13-15 East 20th Street; Covington, KY 41014

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• 8:30AM-5PM.
  
• Northern Kentucky’s only emergency shelter for homeless and runaway youth.
• The shelter accepts youth who are age 11-17 for residency if they have run away from home, been kicked out of their home, or are at risk of becoming a runaway 
• The shelter also accepts youth who are in danger of being abused at home.
• Many of the services provided at shelter are designed to aid in the reunification of the youth in their home with the parents.

American Red Cross - (740)-354-3293 

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

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• 24 hour phone number.
  
• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food 24hr phone number.

Family Promise of Northern Kentucky - (859)-360-0905 

336 West 9th Street; Newport, KY 41072 

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• Provides a shelter program for up to four homeless men and/or women with children including transportation, meals, and overnight shelter in local churches with intense case management services at our Day Center in Newport.
• Offers a mentoring program with assistance in financial management, parenting, and basic life-skills.
• Provides pet therapy and an after-school education program.
• Provides 3 apartment units for Transitional Housing, allowing those guests in our Shelter Program who have achieved job security to live free of rent and utility expenses for 3 to 6 months while they accumulate enough savings to pay off previous debt and save for a deposit/down payment on permanent housing. 

Welcome House - (859)-431-8717 

205 West Pike Street; Covington, KY 41011 

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• Office M-F 9AM-4:30PM, Walk-In hrs. 9AM-12PM & 2-4PM.
  
• Provide shelter to 30 single women with & without children (boys no older than 11 years old).
• Must be 18 years old; 3 meals a day; no addiction.

Women's Crisis Center - (859) 491-3335, Toll Free (800) 928-3335

835 Madison Avenue; Covington, KY 41011

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• Walk-in hours 9AM-8PM.
  
• Provides safe shelter for women and children who are victims of DV or sexual abuse.
• Average stay: 3-4 weeks; Shelter, meals, counseling, advocacy, support group.
• Provides temporary housing for family pets.

American Red Cross - (740)-354-3293 

2111 Dana Avenue; Cincinnati, Ohio 45207

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• 24-hour phone number 
  
• Housing for people homeless because of a natural disaster or fire by way of hotel voucher.
• Issues credit cards to assist with paying for motel/hotel, clothing, and food 24hr phone number.

Heart House, Inc. - (812)-926-4890

6815 US Highway 50; Aurora, IN 47001

• 72 bed shelter for single individuals, families with children, or married adults.
• Serves people in Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, & Switzerland counties.
• Must bring a background check with you to enter shelter.

Safe Passage, Inc. - (877)-733-1990 

P.O. Box 235; Batesville, IN 47006 

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• Domestic violence shelter for victims and their children.
• Serves residents in Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, & Switzerland counties; however, will aid anyone who contacts the Help Line.