Below is a list of shelter facilities available for immigrants. If you come across any outdated information, please let us know by sending an email to update@immway.com, so we can promptly make the necessary updates.
King County Regional Homelessness Authority
If you or someone you know is in crisis you can reach the 24 hour crisis line.
866-427-4747 or 206-461-3222, TDD 206-461-3219
Families with children can call the King County Emergency Family Shelter Intake Line:
206-245-1026
https://kcrha.org/
Family Shelters
Mary’s Place
Serves families seeking shelter. Coordinates intake into emergency shelters at multiple locations throughout King County.
Daily, 8am–11:30pm.
(206) 245-1026
REACH Center of Hope
Provides intake for overnight shelter for families. Can also serve single women.
M-F: 8:30am-10:30am. Intake by Appointment.
(425) 321-8327
Domestic Violence
ADWAS
Operates a domestic violence shelter for women. Shelter is fully accessible for women who are Deaf, Deafblind, or hard-of-hearing.
M-F: 9am-5pm. Closed from 12pm-1pm. TTY/VP.
206-922-7088
Broadview
Provides a confidential shelter for survivor-headed families with children. Serves trans clients who identify as female or male who have children.
Open 24 hours daily, call for intake.
(206) 299-2500
DAWN
Provides a confidential shelter serving people who identify as women, with or without children, who are fleeing domestic violence. No pets.
V/TTY. Open 24 hours daily, call for intake.
(425) 656-7867
My Sister’s Home – LifeWire
Provides confidential emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence of any gender or non-binary, with or without children.
Open 24 hours daily, call for intake.
(425) 746-1940
New Beginnings
Provides confidential, short-term housing to survivors of any gender, with or without children.
Open 24 hours daily, call for intake.
(206) 737-0242
Single Men 18+
Seattle
Bread of Life Mission
Provides shelter for homeless men ages 18 and older. $5 fee and valid ID required.
24 hours daily. Visit to register.
(206) 682-3579×100
97 South Main Street, Seattle
Inn at Roy Street
Provides a nightly shelter for men ages 18 and older. Register first at Drop-In Center. Service animals accepted; no pets.
Drop-In Center: M-F: 9:30am-4pm.
157 Roy Street, Seattle
(206) 329-8700
Operation Nightwatch
Provides late-night referral to downtown Seattle shelters. Serves single men ages 18 and older.
Nightly in-person intake: 7:30pm-10:30pm.
302 14th Ave South, Seattle
(206) 329-2099
SHARE/WHEEL
Offers a self-managed overnight shelter at 10 sites throughout Seattle. Serves single men 18 and older. Apply in person. Walk In Only.
M, Th: 1pm. Tu, W, F, Sa: 6pm.
Josephinum, 1902 2nd Ave, Seattle
St. Martin De Porres Shelter
Operates emergency shelter for single men, ages 45 and older. Service animals accepted. Call for intake information.
Shelter is open 24 hours daily.
1561 Alaskan Way South, Seattle
(206) 323-6341
East/South King County
Conducts intakes for various shelter programs for adults in South King County; leashed pets and service animals allowed.
Hours vary, call for more information.
1229 West Smith Street, Kent
(253) 854-0077×5104
PorchLight
Provides shelter for single adult men. Offers meals, showers, laundry, case management, employment services, and a small storage locker. Service animals accepted.
Daily: 5am-7pm, or until beds are full.
13668 Southeast Eastgate Way, Bellevue
(425) 698-1295
Sundown Shelter
Coordinates intake for a 45 bed shelter program for adults ages 18 and older.
Intake: M-Sa: 8:30am-6pm; Su: 2pm-6pm.
2810 Auburn Way N, Unit 2810, Auburn
253-833-8925
Single Women 18+
Seattle
REACH Center of Hope
Provides intake for single women as well as families. Service animals accepted.
Shelter Intake: M-F: 8:30am-10:30am.
7465 South 112th Street, Seattle
(425) 321-8327
SHARE/WHEEL
Walk In Only. Apply in person. Offers a self-managed overnight shelter at 10 sites throughout Seattle. Serves single women 18 and older.
M, Th: 1pm. Tu, W, F, Sa: 6pm.
Josephinum, 1902 2nd Ave, Seattle
WHEEL Women’s Shelter
Serves homeless women 18 and older. Service Animals allowed. Call ahead for availability.
24 hours daily.
(206) 956-0334
East/South King County
CCS Anchor at Kent
Conducts intakes for various shelter programs for adults in South King County; leashed pets and service animals allowed.
Hours vary, call for more information.
1229 West Smith Street, Kent
(253) 854-0077×5104
Helen’s Place
Provides emergency, low-barrier shelter for homeless adult women.
24 hours daily.
8045 120th Ave NE, Kirkland
(425) 572-2178
Hospitality House
Provides shelter for women 18 and older, with stays of up to three months. Provides shower and laundry facilities.
Call for Screening: Daily: 9am-7pm.
1419 SW 150th St, Burien
(206) 242-1860
Sophia’s Place
Provides a six-month shelter program for women focused on case management. Service animals permitted.
Intake starts on 3rd M of the month.
3032 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
(425) 896-7385
Sundown Shelter
Coordinates intake for a 45 bed shelter program for adults ages 18 and older.
Intake: M-Sa: 8:30am-6pm; Su: 2pm-6pm.
2810 Auburn Way North, Auburn
(253) 833-8925
Youth & Young Adults
Arcadia Shelter
Offers shelter for young adults ages 18-24.
Shelter hours: Daily, 9pm-8am.
932 Auburn Way S, Auburn
(253) 740-7189
Nest on 3rd
Provides emergency shelter for young adults ages 18-26 daily. Must provide ID or a letter from a case manager within a week.
Daily: 9pm-8am.
New Horizons, 2709 3rd Ave, Seattle
(206) 374-0866
ROOTS Shelter
Operates a nightly shelter for young adults ages 18-25. Provides on-site case management. Accepts service animals.
Intake: Daily 8pm-8:30pm.
4541 19th Ave NE, Seattle
(206) 632-1635
Willows Youth Serv. Shelter
Operates emergency shelter for young adults aged 18-24. Performs background checks. Visit in person for intake.
Open 24 hours daily.
12735 Willows Road NE, Kirkland
(425) 449-3868
YouthCare
South Seattle Shelter
Primarily serves young adults, ages 18-24.
Call for screening.
9416 Rainier Ave South, Seattle
(206) 331-2363
Adolescent Shelter
Provides shelter for youth ages 12-17.
Call for screening.
2500 NE 54th St, Seattle
(206) 694-4506
Safe Parking
Lk. Wash. United Methodist
For single homeless women and families with children only. Service Animals & pets allowed.
Call for intake.
7525 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland
(425) 464-7233
Overlake Christian Church
Operates a safe parking program for adult men and couples without children. Accepts pets. Call to complete application; maintains a waitlist.
Office: M-Th: 9am-1pm.
9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond
(425) 895-5904
St. Jude Catholic Church
Safe parking for single adults and couples. Provides portable restroom; guest house with a refrigerator & microwave. Call for intake.
Phone Intake: Daily: 8am-6pm.
10526 166th Ave NE, Redmond
(425) 658-4982
Coordinated Entry
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
https://kcrha.org/regional-access-points
Camp United We Stand
(425) 616-8853
North King County
Operates an outdoor camp in North King County for homeless individuals of all genders, couples, and families with children. Service Animals and Pets Allowed. Performs background checks. ID required. Apply in person.
Open 24 hours daily, call to confirm location.
Nickelsville – Seattle
Northlake
Operates a self-managed tiny house village for single adults, couples, & families with children. ID required. Pet Allowed.
3814 4th Ave NE, Seattle
(206) 390-9292
Central District
Operates a village of tiny houses for single adults, couples, and families with children. Maintains a Waitlist. Pets allowed.
805 21st Ave, Seattle
(206) 601-0999
SHARE/WHEEL Tent City 3
Operates a year-round, self-managed encampment. Serves single adults, couples, and families with children. Encampment moves throughout the Seattle area every 90-120 days. No limit to length of stay. ID required.
Open 24 hours daily, call for space availability.
Encampment phone lines are open 24 hours daily. Voicemail available.
(206) 399-0412
Useful resources for King County: