If You Need Help

If you are someone you know is currently homeless in the Johnson County area, Shelter House is staffed and available to help 7 days a week.

Shelter House hours
November - March
24 hours a day/7 days a week

April - October
Monday-Friday, 24 hours
Saturday-Sunday, closed 11am-5pm

To contact us call (319) 351-0326 or come to the shelter at 331 N. Gilbert Street in Iowa City (see map below). To download a copy of this map click here.

Map to the Shelter House of Iowa City

If you are interested in finding out more about the supportive services offered by Shelter House and the STAR Program, click here.

Other Resources in the Iowa City Area

Domestic Violence Intervention Program
24 hour hotline
1-800-373-1043

Crisis Center Food Bank
1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City
(319) 351-0158
Open 12pm-4:30pm
Monday-Friday

Wesley House Free Lunch
120 N. Dubuque Street,
Iowa City
Meals served 12pm-1pm
Monday-Saturday

For a complete guide to shelter, food, and other community services, click here.