In addition to temporary housing, Shelter House also offers many supportive services that help individuals and families make the transition to more stable, productive lives.
Safe Shelter
Each year, Shelter House provides shelter to hundreds of men, women and children. This includes overnight housing, breakfast and an evening meal, bathing and laundry facilities, a mailing address and a place to receive phone calls and messages. This is often referred to as Short Term or Transitional Shelter. [more info]
Drop-in Center
From 5pm-10pm daily, Shelter House operates a drop-in center to provide services to those not able to stay overnight at the shelter. These services include an evening meal, bathing and laundry facilities, and a place to receive mail and phone messages. [more info]
Counseling
Anyone planning to stay at Shelter House for more than a few days will participate in the in-house counseling program. This program helps clients access community resources, develop short and long-term goals, and maintain gainful employment. Shelter House clients are expected to save up to 75% of their earnings during their stay and put this money toward setting up their own households. [more info]
Employment Program
The Supported Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program provides comprehensive case management services including life skills training, educational assistance, and child care services as well as referrals to substance abuse and mental health counseling. [more info]
Shelter House provides support services to help homeless people become independent. This is a partial list of the services we provide:
Shelter House Hours
November - March: 24 hours a day/7 days a week
April - October: Monday-Friday, 24 hours and 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.
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