Women's Referral Center at Catholic Housing Services' Women's Referral Center
Provides nightly emergency shelter screening and referral for women. Places women in several agency shelters in Seattle. Shelter placement is dependent on space availability and cannot be guaranteed. Staff determines which shelter is the best match for each client. Makes every attempt possible to refer to women-only shelters, but sometimes needs to refer elsewhere. There is food available while clients wait to be screened. Staff will refer guests to accessible shelters as appropriate, if possible. Provides all screening for the following shelters: - Bethany Community Church - Catholic Housing Services - Noel House Programs (Noel House and St. Mark's Cathedral) - Compass Center - Hammond House - DESC - Downtown Emergency Service Center - Kerner-Scott House - Holy Rosary Catholic Church - Operation Nightwatch (women) - St. John's Catholic Church - Temple de Hirsch Sinai - Union Shelter - YWCA of Seattle/King County Snohomish County - Opportunity Place - Angeline's Women's Winter Shelter - Bunny Wilburn Home
Physical Address
2030 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Mailing Address
118 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121
Hours
Office: Daily, 8am-4pm. Phone referrals available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Voice
Application process
Visit in person. Priority given to clients who arrive by 8pm. Does not perform background checks or require any proof of identity.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Women, ages 18 and older. No children. Alcohol, drugs, weapons and abusive behavior not allowed. Accepts those with criminal history. Cannot take women actively fleeing domestic violence. Center is accessible to those with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
Agency info
Catholic Housing Services' Noel House Programs
Operates six nightly shelter programs for single adult women and one 24-hour term-limited shelter program. Operates the Women's Referral Center, where single adult women seeking shelter can receive nightly referrals. Dinner, message and hygiene services are also available.