Shelters and Day Programs
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Thurston County's 24/7 Shelter Hotline for people of all ages in need of shelter right away: 844-628-7847
Housing is a Human Right, Not a Privilege. Mural by Gina Elizabeth Franco. Located in Greensboro, NC
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Housing is so very very important
Thurston County's 24/7 Shelter Hotline for people of all ages in need of shelter right away: 844-628-7847
Washington 211 is a free confidential community service for people of all ages and genders with the goal of connecting you to local resources, from food, housing, utility assistance, healthcare, child care, crisis intervention and much more. Referrals are usually given over the phone or can be emailed or texted to you. TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing and interpreter services are also available in 140+ languages.
Call: Dial the three digit number 211. If you’re outside of Washington, dial 1-877-211-9274. People are available to talk with you on Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Text: Text 211WAOD to this number: 898211. Standard msg & data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out.
Email: Use the contact form at the end of this page: https://wa211.org/contact-washington-211/#form
The Crisis Clinic for Thurston and Mason Counties offers a 24/7 free and confidential hotline and Youth Help Line that provides support and referrals to community resources. You can talk with them about almost anything: “No Crisis is too Small to Make a Call!” As an example, youth call to talk about peer pressure, trouble at home, emergency housing needs, needs for basics like food and cloths, substance use, stress, bullying, depression, suicidal thoughts, problems in relationships, and much more.
24/7 hotline for everyone: 360-586-2800
24/7 Youth Help Line: 360-586-2777. The Clinic strives to have the Youth Help Line staffed by youth volunteers between 4pm - 8pm on weekdays. Other times, there are well-trained adults answering the lines who are also to listen and provide support. (Youth can also call the “for everyone” hotline.)
SafePlace (Olympia): SafePlace provides free and confidential services to people who have experienced all forms of domestic violence/abuse and sexual assault.
24/7 HelpLine: 360-754-6300 (TY:711) can connect you with resources both locally and throughout the U.S. They can assist with immediate domestic violence/abuse and sexual assault crisis needs, help you plan for your safety, as well as provide someone to listen and help you process your experience. “Trained advocates are here to provide immediate support regardless of where you are with your survivorship.” Hearing and language translation services are available. The HelpLine is also intended as a resource for friends and family of someone experiencing domestic or sexual violence. “Please call us today, we are happy to help and are standing by.”
Emergency Shelters and Day Programs
(360) 754-1151 (24-hour hotline)Located in Olympia.
(For the safety of youth and staff, the address isn’t publicly disclosed)
Who it’s for: Youth of all genders who are ages 12-17. The majority of youth who come to Haven House are from Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor and Lewis counties.
What it is: Haven House is an emergency housing and residential shelter. The program is geared for short-term placements of up to thirty days, though it is possible to stay longer if needed. Haven House strives to create a safe, comfortable and structured home-like setting. Staff provide individual and group counseling and meet basic needs, including meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, transportation, and assistance in accessing medical and dental services.
Find out if it’s right for you: Haven House is open for intake 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are homeless or may be homeless soon, you can call Haven House’s 24-hour line at (360) 754-1151 to request emergency shelter. (This is called “self-referral.”) You can also request a referral to Haven House if you have a caseworker, therapist, health care provider, or are already engaged in community organizations such as Stonewall Youth, CARE, or Community Youth Services.
If it turns out that Haven House won’t work for you, they may be able to give you helpful suggestions about other options. The purpose of Haven House is to foster constructive courses of action that promote safe alternatives and prevent youth from living on the streets and /or returning to unsafe conditions in their homes. Haven House is focused on reunifying families when possible and assisting youth to find suitable, alternative placements when returning home is not an option.
520 Pear St. SE Olympia, WA 98501
Corner of Pear & Legion
(One block behind Jack-in-the-Box)
360-918-7879
Who it’s for: People ages 18-24 who need overnight shelter whether temporary or more long term may be able to stay at Rosie’s Shelter.
Hours: Nightly starting at 9 p.m. and closing at 8:30 a.m. the next morning.
How to stay at the shelter: They have limited space and recommend that you sign up as early as possible after 9am to stay at the shelter that night. You can call 360-918-7879 or stop by during open hours at Rosie’s Place Engagement Center (see below). If neither of those two options work, you can walk-up to the shelter at 9pm, depending on capacity.
Requirements: You need to provide a form of photo ID that includes your name and birthdate and to pass a level two sex offender database check. The ID doesn’t need to be a state issued photo ID, it can be a copy of medical, school, or DOC records that provide a birthdate. (bryn wonders: this is what it says on their website, but school records often don’t have a photograph. So if they don’t have a passport or an ID issued by a state or tribal government, I think they’d need something like a school ID + school records or something else that has their birthdate?) If you don’t have any of the above documents, Overnight Shelter or Rosie’s Place staff can assist you to access their personal records.
Rosie’s Place Engagement Center
520 Pear St. SE Olympia, WA 98501
Corner of Pear & Legion
(One block behind Jack-in-the-Box)
360-918-7879
Who it’s for: People ages 12-24
Hours: (as of 2/28/2024):
Sunday and Monday 12pm-3pm: Drop-ins
Tuesday - Thursday 9am-11am: Youth programs/activities and 12pm-3pm Case Management by appointment or walk-up if available.
You can call 360-918-7879 to get info about current programs and activities or to make a case management appointment.
Outreach Teams are available for off-site appointments. Call 360-918-7879 or 1-888-698-1816 ext. 186.
During the day at Rosie’s, you can get food, sign up for shower times, access warm clothing, sign up to stay at Rosie’s Overnight Shelter, and get hygiene supplies. They can help with crisis intervention when you’re having a hard time, and render first aid and supplies. Case managers are on-site if you want support, including assisting with job search and goal setting, getting references for legal support and advocacy, arranging mental health therapy or treatment for substance use disorder, and more.
Sergio’s Place: Sergio’s is a daytime resource center to connect unhoused people with hygiene services, vital social services like medical and mental health care, and an overflow shelter during inclement hazardous weather and short-term emergencies. Services include targeted peer support, emergency clothing and supplies, day room with charging stations, water access, and Wi-Fi.
Tuesday- Saturday 10:00am to 6:00 p.m.
360-706-2287 | sergios.info@iwshelter.org
3444 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98506
SafePlace (Olympia): SafePlace provides free and confidential services to people who have experienced all forms of domestic violence/abuse and sexual assault. SafePlace operates a residence, sometimes referred to as the "shelter", where survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault can recover and find respite for a short time The house has 10 bedrooms and a total of 28 beds serving people 18+ of all genders and their children. To learn about SafePlace shelter vacancies, call the SafePlace 24-Hour HelpLine: 360-754-6300 (TTY 711) anytime, day or night, and talk to an advocate about your options.
For the Consideration of Poets
where is the poetry of resistance,
the poetry of honorable defiance
unafraid of lies from career politicians and business men,
not respectful of journalist who write
official speak void of educated thought
without double search or sub surface questions
that war talk demands?
where is the poetry of doubt and suspicion
not in the service of the state, bishops and priests,
not in the service of beautiful people and late night promises,
not in the service of influence, incompetence and academic
clown talk?
Emergency Hotlines