Extended Care Program offered by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission at Men's Shelter

318 2nd Avenue Extension South, Seattle, WA 98104

Located downtown Seattle in Pioneer Square, on 2nd Ave Ext S between Washington & Main Streets. Circulator Bus Stop 2. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Homeless men who need bed rest to recover from surgery or other illnesses. Must be ambulatory, no wheelchairs; no wound care; attendance at Bible study required. Will monitor medications.

Hours

Intake: M-F, 8am-5pm.

(206) 501-4357

Voice·

206-501-HELP

Websitehttps://www.ugm.org/what-we-do/provide-and-serve/post-hospital-recovery/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call for intake. Referral from a doctor or hospital social worker is required. Length of stay is determined by the doctor's orders for bed rest.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Provides respite beds for men who are homeless and need bed rest after surgery or other illness. Provides meals, supervision, and medication monitoring. No services available for wound care. Clients must attend a daily half-hour Bible study. Van pick-up from the hospital is available on a case-by-case basis.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

Medical Respite Facilities/Beds for Homeless People

Providing organization

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

Operates an emergency shelter for single men and women with or without children. Enhanced shelters have a 30-day maximum stay. Guests will then be required to join a recovery program or LINK (working program) if they do not have a substance use history. We provide job-readiness, Bible studies, and addiction recovery.