Homeless Shelters

Homeless Shelter Directory If you have access to the Internet, please visit http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/florida.html for information about additional shelters.

~ HERNANDO COUNTY ~

Jericho Road Ministries, Inc. (352) 799-2912 http://www.jericho-road.net/ Jericho Road Ministries is a Rescue Mission that provides up to 3 nights monthly of emergency shelter to the homeless men and women in our area. They also offer a 36-week Rehabilitation Program that is designed to assist men and women in the recovery and healing of their lives, spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. Men’s Shelter: 1090 Mondon Hill Rd., Brooksville, FL 34601 Women’s Shelter/Mary’s House: 1163 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601

Dawn Center of Hernando County (352) 686-8759 http://www.dawncenter.org/ Type: Domestic Violence shelter for women and children.

~ CITRUS COUNTY ~

CASA (Citrus County Abuse Shelter Association, Inc.) (352) 344-8111 http://www.casafl.org/ Type: (Domestic violence Shelter)

Mission in Citrus Homeless Shelters & Services 2488 North Pennsylvania Ave Crystal River, FL 34428 Phone Number: 352-794-3825 Website: http://www.missionincitrus.com Five shelters total. Call the number listed to be screened for shelter eligibility. Two shelters in Crystal River are open 24 hours. Child Molesters, Domestic Violence, or those currently wanted by the law are not accepted. The Floral City location is for disabled Veterans and/or women and children. Their Hernando Outreach Facility is a food pantry that also provides free clothing, a free meal each evening for the homeless, access to a washer and dryer free of charge and help to apply for food stamp, Medicaid and Cash assistance.

The Path 27 south Melbourne Street Beverly Hills, FL (352) 527-6500 http://www.pathofcitrus.org/ Type: Men, Women and Children

The Sanctuary 7463 W. Grover Cleveland Blvd. Homosassa, FL 34446 (352) 621-3277 Fax: (352) 628-9450 Type: Christian-based shelter. Single men and women only. Must be ambulatory, without major health issues.

~ HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ~

New Beginnings (813) 972-5220 1611 E. Bougainvillea Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 Type: Single men - Long-Term shelter with a religious component. Having a substance or alcohol abuse problem is not a requirement, but the men need to be able-bodied.

New Beginnings Mission House (813) 244-4947 901 E. Seward St. Corner of Nebraska and Seward (1 block in from Seward) Type: Single Men - Preliminary shelter for admission to New Beginnings ($10/night) – within walking distance from Greyhound station.

Good Samaritan Inn (Not a shelter) (813) 224-9722 3302 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33603 Type: Rooming house/rates vary

Homeless Recovery (Not a shelter) 2410 N. Tampa Street ~ One block south of Columbus Drive &Tampa Street Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 276-2976 Clients must be at the office by 8 a.m. as a walk-in. Information & Referral services to assist those coming out of homeless shelters. Pay for housing while on waiting list.

Red shield Lodge via Salvation Army (813)221-4440 1514 N. Florida Ave., Tampa FL 33602 (1st floor) Type: emergency shelter for men & women (no children). 5 free nights, then $10/night. First come first serve. Picture ID required. Intake 4pm-7pm.

Hope House via Salvation Army (813) 221-4440 1514 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 (2nd floor) Type: Transitional living program for men.

Hospitality House via Salvation Army (813) 226-0055 1603 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 Type: Transitional living program for women & children.

Metropolitan Ministries 2301 N. Tampa Street Tampa, FL (813) 209-1200 ~ Front Desk / 813-209-1265 ~ Directions Type: Long-term family shelter.

The Spring of Tampa (813) 247-7233 http://www.thespring.org Type: Domestic Violence

~ PASCO COUNTY ~

Gulfcoast Cares Community Homeless Shelter 7801 Maryland Avenue Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 861-4840 or (727) 208-0723 Type: 30-day stay for women with children.

Holy Ground Homeless Shelter 8835 Denton Avenue Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 863-9123 Type: Men only - must remain at shelter for 30 days (can leave for Dr’s appt) Holy Ground has a home off the property for women and children. If full, ask if arrangements can be made.

The ROPE (Resources, Outreach, Prayer, Educational Empowerment) Center 14121 Watertower Drive Hudson, FL 34667 (727) 255-2353 Intake on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9am – 1pm Type: Christian-based for single men and women with or without children. Criminal background check is done. Client must look for work and show proof of 25 in-person job searches per week, and perform ten (10) donation hours per week. Mandatory AA or NA Monday night meeting. Bible study and church service are optional, but count as an hour toward the donation hours. All physical/mental conditions must be disclosed. $45 per week for stay. However, a waiver form provided by the center can be taken to a church for possible financial assistance. 9 p.m. curfew and lights out at 11 p.m. Shelter provides food, and clothing and help to apply for food stamps, unemployment, and disability, etc.

Salvation Army (727) 856-5797 Type: Domestic Violence Center.

Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. (352) 521-3358 (352) 521-3120 http://www.sunrisepasco.org/ Type: Domestic Violence Center

Women’s Recovery Center of Tampa Bay, Inc. 4144 Tonga Lane New Port Richey, FL 34653 727-326-5320 (24/7 emergency line) Two (2) free emergency nights. Non-smoking. Program entry is $600/month (or sliding scale fee) Program for displaced women and children. Christian-based, Bible study, classes, 3-phase program that will help to locate apartment in last phase. Please call for an interview.

~ PINELLAS COUNTY ~

Alpha House for Women (727) 822-8190 The mission of ALPHA House is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless pregnant women and teens, new mothers with infants, and families experiencing crisis pregnancies. ALPHA House is Pinellas County’s only residential maternity program. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.alphahousepinellas.org/index.html

ASAP (727) 823-5665 Emergency homeless shelter that has a training center to help with necessary skills for employment. Provides 30 days of shelter. Photo ID, SS cards and verification of homelessness. No single men accepted. However, they will accept men with children or families with children. Must have photo ID for all adults and SS cards for everyone. Out of county residents are accepted. For more information, visit their website: http://asaphomeless.org/

Homeless Emergency Project 1120 N. Betty Lane Clearwater, FL (727) 442-9041 Type: Single Men, Women & Families w/ Children. Short-term & Transitional Programs. Please visit http://www.ethep.org/ for more information.

Kimberly House for Women (727) 443-0471 www.kimberlyhome.org Type: Transitional housing for pregnant women and new moms in a safe and loving campus environment.

Resurrection House – Not a Shelter (727) 823-4742 Type: Transitional Housing. Residence for families with minor children.

RCS Grace House 1552 S. Myrtle Avenue Clearwater, FL (727) 446-5964 www.rcspinellas.org Type: Shelter for homeless families with children for up to two months. Clients must be Pinellas County residents. Shelter counts as county residency.

Salvation Army Family Section (727) 821-9123 http://www.uss.salvationarmy.org/USS/WWW_USS_STPETERSBURGAC.NSF Type: First Come First Serve. Accepts out-of county residents.

YWCA – Family Village (727) 823-2859 429 6th Ave. South, Bldg. #2 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=gvKTL8MWIyG&b=1043841 Type: Homeless families with minor children.

~ MEDICAL SERVICES ~

IM Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless (904) 359-0457 611 E Adams St Jacksonville, FL 32202 http://www.sulzbachercenter.org/ Type: Provides comprehensive services for men, women and children. Open 365 days of the year offering nutritious meals, safe shelter, health care and children’s program.

The Centers (352) 628-5020 3238 S Lecanto Highway Lecanto, FL 34461 http://www.thecenters.us/ Type: Provider of a variety of behavioral healthcare services – Mental Health and Substance Abuse. 24-hour Assessment Services, Detoxification Services, Inpatient Crisis Stabilization for Adults and Children, Residential Substance Abuse services for adults and children.

***If client has income and is not able to care for self, please visit http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/facilitylocator/facloc.aspx for a listing of Assisted Living Facilities***

Revised 05/26/11