Shelters

  • REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH

    (414) 342-9323

    1335 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53205

    The area's only daytime refuge and resource center for homeless adults, M-Sat 7am-3:30pm 

    Warming Room 8pm-7am

    In-person Coordinated Entry M,T 9am-11am first come, first serve.

  • ST. BEN’S 

    (414) 271-0135

    930 W. State St. Milwaukee, WI 53233

    Warming Room 8pm-7am

    In-person Coordinated Entry M, Th 12pm-3pm

  • GUEST HOUSE  

    2-1-1 / (414) 773-0211 

    1216 N. 13th St. Milwaukee, WI 53205 

    Open 24/day

    Warming Room 8pm-7am

    MUST CALL 2-1-1 to begin the housing/shelter process. Guest House of Milwaukee provides shelter, housing, education, and services to Milwaukee's homeless who seek to transform their lives with dignity and purpose.

  • UNITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 

    (414) 744-6311

    1025 E. Oklahoma Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Warming Room 8pm-7am

  • HOPE HOUSE 

    (414) 645-2122

    209 W. Orchard St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 

    MUST CALL 2-1-1 to begin the housing/shelter process.

    Shelter access 8am-8pm

    Families only. Dedicated to ending homelessness & creating healthy communities through housing and education programs and community outreach.

  • CATHEDRAL CENTER

    2-1-1 / (414) 773-0211

    845 N. Van Buren St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 

    Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
    MUST CALL 2-1-1 to begin the housing/shelter process. The Cathedral Center provides emergency shelter and case management services for single women and families with children who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis. Families served include single mothers or fathers, as well as married couples with children. All parents entering the shelter with children must provide proof of custody prior to admission.

  • SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE 

    (414) 276-1911

    619 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee, WI 53212

    M-F 8am-5pm. Closed Holidays

    MUST CALL (414) 933-2722 for shelter entry

    Sojourner Family Peace Center is the largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, serving nearly 8,000 clients each year. Established in 1975, Sojourner provides an array of support aimed at helping families affected by domestic violence achieve safety, justice and well-being.

  • SALVATION ARMY 

    2-1-1 / (414) 773-0211

    1730 N. 7th St. Milwaukee WI, 53205

    MUST CALL 2-1-1 to begin the housing/shelter process. The Salvation Army is a worldwide religious and charitable organization that provides emergency housing, meals, and other services for wellness seekers. Serves families, single men, and single women.

  • COMMUNITY ADVOCATES - MILWAUKEE WOMEN'S CENTER  

    MUST CALL 2-1-1 to begin the housing/shelter process.

    The Family Support Center & the Milwaukee Women’s Center, provide emergency shelter and supportive care to two groups who are especially vulnerable: women and children who have survived domestic violence, and families with children who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home. 

  • CASA MARIA

    (414) 344-5745

    131 N. 21st St. Milwaukee, WI 53233

    Recommended to call for availability. Women and children in need of short-term housing, refugees & asylum seekers, and families with longer-term needs. Additionally, they provide food, clothing, and used furniture to guests. 

  • MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION 

    (414) 344-2211

    Sharing God’s love by caring for those who are poor in body, mind and spirit, to see lives transformed through Christ to hope, joy and lasting productivity.

    JOY HOUSE

    (414) 344-3774

    830 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 

    Walk-ins welcome. M-Sun 3pm

    Women and Families only. Room for five singles and five families

    At Joy House, guests will find safe shelter, hot, nutritious meals, and life-changing help through our long- and short-term Christian-based programs.

    SAFE HARBOR

    (414) 935-0200

    1820 W. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53233

    Walk-ins welcome. Bring photo ID, no registered sex offenders, and no-one with open warrants

    Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. 

    Warming Room 10pm-5am

    Programs for men range from meeting their short-term emergency needs, to providing longer-term services that can help them break free from addictions, find and keep a job, build confidence and self-esteem and turn their lives around. All with a spiritual foundation.

  • PATHFINDERS

    (414) 964-2565

    4200 N. Holton St. Milwaukee, WI 53212

    Serves 11-25 year olds. 

    M Appointmentonly T, Th 11am-4:30pm W, F 2pm-7:30pm 

    Pathfinders offers a variety of inclusive, welcoming services to ensure youth’s immediate safety and promote their long-term stability, healing, empowerment and thriving.

  • WALKERS POINT YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER 

    (414) 647-8200

    732 S. 21st St. Milwaukee, WI 53204

    Serves 11-17 year olds.

    Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. 

    Offers free and confidential counseling, emergency housing services, and more for Milwaukee's homeless youth. Process begins with initial phone conversation.