24-Hour Shelter Program offered at DESC's The Gateway

13300 Stone Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133

Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov for public transit information.

Eligibility

- Anyone ages 18 and older who is vulnerable due to mental illness, developmental disability, substance use disorder and/or medical condition. Must be able to perform self-care, such as showering and toileting, without assistance. Accepts offenders, including those with sex offenses. Service animals accepted on a case-by-case basis, by approval of Executive Director.

Hours

Intake: Daily, 9:30am. Shelter: 24 Hours daily.

(206) 584-2854

Voice - Front Desk

https://www.desc.org/what-we-do/survival-services/

Application process

Call shelter and ask for a form to be emailed, or visit the Administration Office at 515 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 in person starting at 9:30am to fill out form for any available shelter spots. Professional and self-referrals are accepted. Referrals are based on vulnerability and may take some time.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Offers overnight emergency shelter at two Seattle locations: Mary Pilgrim Inn and The Gateway, both in North Seattle. Shelters are for both men and women. Clients are housed in rooms, which are sometimes shared, and some meals are provided. The main shelter also offers the following services: - Onsite medical care - Mental health counseling - Substance use disorder treatment

What's Here

Community Shelters

Providing organization

DESC

Provides four major types of services: comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance use disorder clinical and medical services; behavioral health crisis and outreach services; enhanced homeless shelters/emergency housing; and permanent supportive housing. Specializes in serving adults living with serious behavioral health conditions, co-occurring disorders and polysubstance use, and longtime experiences of homelessness and trauma.