Finding Winter Shelter in Your Area
Shelter information is provided and kept up-to-date by King County 2-1-1. We strive to keep the information accurate. Please let us know immediately if any information on this page is inaccurate.
City of Seattle/King County Winter Shelters Extended Through June 15th
City of Seattle - Seattle City Hall – Extended through June 15600 4th Ave
Seattle,
WA 98104 Map
Phone: 206-684-0231
Open: 7 p.m.
This shelter provides winter shelter for 75 men and women, staffed by Salvation Army - William Booth Center. Men and women are sheltered in separate areas of the building, with mats and blankets. For homeless men and women. Must be clean and sober. No animals allowed, except service animals.
http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices
King County Winter Response Shelter - King County Administration Building – Extended through June 15
500 4th Ave
Seattle, WA, 98104
Map
Phone: 206-263-9089
Open: 8:30 p.m.
This
shelter provides 100 seasonal shelter beds for men. Shelter is open every night,
with no connection to weather forecast. No meal, hygiene or daytime storage
services are provided. Shelter is operated by staff from the Salvation Army -
William Booth Center. Shelter open to any man, ages 18 and older, in need of
shelter. Must not exhibit behavior dangerous to self or others. Individuals on
the shelter's admonish list may not be served. Line up in the park next to 4th
Avenue, just south of the courthouse and Jefferson Street.
YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County - Angeline's Center for Homeless Women – Extended through June 15
2030 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA, 98121
Map
Phone: 206-770-0156
Open: Daily, 8 p.m. Women may access the Women’s Referral Center beginning at 6 p.m.
This shelter provides 40 seasonal shelter beds for women. Shelter is open every night, with no connection to weather forecast. For homeless women, ages 18 and older. Serves anyone who identifies as female. Those with criminal backgrounds may apply; does not perform background checks. Service animals accepted. Walk in to register during Women's Referral Center hours (nightly, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.). After 9 p.m., drop-ins and after-hour referrals are welcome, on a space-available basis. Women may call any time during the night to inquire about space availability.
http://www.ywcaworks.org/
Severe Weather Shelters (open only when weather meets certain conditions)
Call the shelter or 2-1-1 for current open/closed status
City of Auburn - Veterans Memorial Building
411 E St NE
Auburn, WA, 98002
Map
Phone: 253-876-1925
Hours: 9 p.m.-8 a.m. on nights the shelter is open.
Coordinates a severe weather shelter for anyone in need, including families. The shelter is co-ed, one big room. Clients sleep on cots, and they are given a blanket that they can keep. Walk in. Doors remain open all night.
http://www.auburnwa.gov/services/emergency_preparedness/realtime_info.htm
Kent Housing and Human Services - Kent Lutheran Church
336 2nd Ave S
Kent, WA, 98032
Map
Phone: 253-856-5070
Hours: Nights the shelter is open: 9 p.m.-7 a.m.
Coordinates a severe weather shelter with Catholic Community Services when temperatures are forecasted to be below freezing for a 24-hour period or more or when there are three or more inches of snow. Shelter has three buildings - a men's area, a women's area and a families area. No eligibility restrictions. Priority is given to homeless families with children who are living on the streets or in vehicles, but it will also be available for single women and men. Doors open at 9 p.m. for check-in. Clients must register at the door. Shelter closes at 7 a.m. when clients must vacate.
http://www.kentwa.gov/humanservices/
New Hope Christian Fellowship
31411 6th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
Map
Phone: 253-269-6585
Hours: Shelter opens at 6 p.m. Lights out from 10:30 p.m.-7 a.m.
Operates a severe weather shelter when the temperatures are forecasted to be below freezing for at least three nights in a row. Shelter will be open during the day as well if the temperatures remain below freezing or if there is snow or rain. Dinner and breakfast will be provided, and shower facilities are available. Shelter has room for up to 25 people with overflow space available for up to 60 people. Families and single adults welcome. Walk in beginning at 4 p.m. on nights the shelter is open. Website lists shelter status.
http://nh-cf.org/
Renton Human Services Division - Harambee Church
316 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057
Map
Phone: 425-430-6600
Hours: 9 p.m.-7 a.m. on nights the shelter is open
Operates a cold weather shelter when temperatures are forecasted to be below 32 degrees or when severe storms are predicted. Shelter will be staffed by Catholic Community Services. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Shelter can serve up to 50 people maximum, with separate sleeping areas for men, women and families. Cots will be provided as well as food. Walk in. Call to see if shelter is open. Voicemail will be updated after hours.
http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=158
City of Seattle - Human Services Department - Transitional Living & Support - Seattle Center
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA, 98109 Map
Hours: Arrive at 9 p.m.
Operates a severe weather shelter at Seattle Center's Rainier Room at the north side of the center. Only opens when City Hall Winter Shelter fills up or is anticipated to fill up. This is a co-ed site. Arrive at 8 p.m. The entrance is on the east side of the building.