What Are Some Types Of Homeless Shelters?

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• Day shelters

• Overnight shelters

• Emergency shelters

There are many different types of homeless shelters.

• Adult homeless shelters

• Youth homeless shelters

• Family homeless shelters

• Religious

• Transitional housing/shelter program

• Government run

• Halfway houses (for those coming out of prison)

• Wet shelters (where being intoxicated is ok)

• Dry shelters/treatment/detox programs

• Extreme weather temporary shelter programs

However, none of them address the housing crisis in a meaningful way, and as such, many communities are moving away from the shelter model.

A shelter takes a person out of crisis, and gives them a bit of time to work on things. Unfortunately, then the person is dumped back into hell, sometimes after a day or a few weeks (better ones give you a month). Then the person waits until they are eligible for another stay. This method perpetuates instability, and seriously challenges the whole concept of temporary shelters. Shelters were not meant to be a lifestyle, but so many have no choice but to take their periodic stays.

We need to get behind people in crisis, and stay with them until they find their way through. Look up the “Housing First” concept.