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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides shelter and transitional shelter placement for women and women with children.
SERVICES:
1) EMERGENCY SHELTER: Provides an emergency shelter for women and women and children. Individuals can stay up to 45 days.
2) TRANSITIONAL SHELTER: Offers a transitional housing program to eligible individuals. Length of stay is up to 24 months for residents who qualify. Case management services are also provided to assist residents to become self-sufficient. Such services include budgeting and life skills workshops and counseling sessions.
3) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER: Assists women (and their children) living in an unsafe environment due to domestic violence.
4) HYPOTHERMIA SHELTER: Provides an overnight freezing weather shelter available from in the evening to early morning when temperature is 32 degrees or below. Referral from Department of Social Services (DSS) is required.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Calvert County
Maryland - Charles County
Maryland - Saint Marys County
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Hours Of Operation
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Administrative hours, shelter is provided 24/7.
Mon: 9AM 5PM
Tue: 9AM 5PM
Wed: 9AM 5PM
Thu: 9AM 5PM
Fri: 9AM 5PM
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Physical Location Description
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Location is kept private for residents' safety.
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Eligibility
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Homeless single women or women with children. Clients must be alcohol and drug-free.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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No fees for emergency services. Transitional residents are required to pay a shelter on a sliding scale.
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Application Process
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Accepts referrals from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties Department of Social Services; Charles County Sheriff Department; CAP (Center for Abused Persons); and Walden Sierra.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Normal Wait Times
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Varies.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Requires a background check.
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Programs at this agency
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Catholic Charities, Montgomery County Family Center
Southern Maryland Food Bank
Spanish Catholic Center Of Catholic Charities DC, Montgomery County Medical Clinic
Spanish Catholic Center of Catholic Charities - Gaithersburg
Spanish Catholic Center, DC
Catholic Charities of Washington DC, Immigration Legal Services
Catholic Charities Legal Network
Community Companions
Employment Programs for Adults with Disabilities
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network
Job Training and Employment Services, Montgomery County
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of DC, Susan Denison Mona Center
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Downtown Frederick
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network at Frederick Health
Catholic Charities, SHARE Food Network in Washington County
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Mailing Address
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PO Box 613
Hughesville MD
20637 United States
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Fax Number
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240-222-3379
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Main
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301-274-0680
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Calvert County DSS
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443-550-6900
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Charles County DSS
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301-392-6400
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St. Mary's County DSS
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301-475-4200
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Main Contact Name
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Kate Kennedy
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Main Contact Title
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Chief Communications Officer
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Main Contact Phone
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301-274-0680
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Main Contact Email Address
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[email protected]
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Jim Malloy
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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President and CEO
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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301-274-0680
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Sites offering this Program
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11670 Doolittle Drive Waldorf
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