Homelessness Statistics for Washington, MD
Total Homeless persons in Washington County Maryland in 2019
249
There are an estimated 249 homeless individuals in Washington County Maryland. That is a 25% change from 2018.
The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019
Sheltered individuals in families
25
Unsheltered individuals in families
22
Sheltered individuals
139
Unsheltered individuals
63
Sheltered families
8
Unsheltered families
6
Total Homeless families in Washington County Maryland in 2019
14
There are an estimated 249 homeless individuals in Washington County Maryland. That is a 25% change from 2018.
Chronic Homelessness in Washington County Maryland
Total Chronic Homeless in Washington County Maryland
38
There are -7 less homeless individuals in Washington County Maryland than in 2018. That is a -16% drop .
What is Chronic Homeless?
Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.
Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.
Sheltered chronic
22
Unsheltered Chronic
16
Veteran Homelessness in Washington County Maryland
Sheltered
50
Unsheltered
5
Total Veteran Homeless
55
There are more homeless individuals in Washington County Maryland than in 2018. That is a % increase.
Youth Homelessness in Washington County Maryland
Sheltered
8
Unsheltered
6
Total Homeless Youth
14
There are 7 more homeless youths in Washington County Maryland than in 2018. That is a 100% increase.
Housing Inventory
Total number of beds in Washington County Maryland
332
This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.
Total number of shelters in Washington County Maryland
5
What are Emergency Shelters?
Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 186 emergency shelter beds in Washington County.
What is Transitional Housing?
Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 35 Transitional Housing beds in Washington County.
What is Permanent Supportive Housing?
Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 99 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Washington County.
What is Rapid Re-Housing?
Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 12 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Washington County.
Washington County, Maryland Homeless Shelters and Services
5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Washington County
CASA: Citizens Assisting and Sheltering the Abused
Hagerstown, MD
For battered/homeless women & their children. Emergency shelter. Meals, Counseling. Case management, Employment assistance. Support group. 301-739-8975 (CASA Hotline). TDD - 301-739-8975 [...]
Salvation Army - Hagerstown
Hagerstown, MD
Emergency and transitional shelter. Meals, Counseling [...]
Washington County Community Action Council, Inc
Hagerstown, MD
Emergency shelter (for families).Additional Services:Financial assistanceFoodCase managementRental allowance programHeating & electric bill assistance [...]
Reach Caregivers
Hagerstown, MD
REACH assists the often forgotten members of our community...the poor and homeless through the following programs:Crisis InterventionSummer Hours: Mon-Thur, 9am-1pmMon - Shower [...]
The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission
Hagerstown, MD
Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shelter for men only. At this time we do not have enough space to accomodate day guests. In addition, we encourage people staying here t [...]
Point-In-Time Count Summary
| Total Homeless | Total Families | Total Chronic | Total Veterans | Total Youth | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
114 34 50 3 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
16 1 |
31 16 |
32 2 |
8 2 |
| 2015 Total | 201 | 17 | 47 | 34 | 10 | |
| 2016 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
127 60 33 13 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
12 5 |
15 12 |
37 9 |
8 4 |
| 2016 Total | 233 | 17 | 27 | 46 | 12 | |
| 2017 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
145 19 42 2 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
14 1 |
38 10 |
35 5 |
6 1 |
| 2017 Total | 208 | 15 | 48 | 40 | 7 | |
| 2018 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
113 36 41 9 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
14 3 |
22 23 |
36 2 |
3 4 |
| 2018 Total | 199 | 17 | 45 | 38 | 7 | |
| 2019 | ||||||
|
SI* UI* IFS* UIF* Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families Individuals in shelters Unsheltered individuals Individuals in families shelters Unsheltered individuals in families |
139 63 25 22 |
S* H* Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless Sheltered Homeless |
8 6 |
22 16 |
50 5 |
8 6 |
| 2019 Total | 249 | 14 | 38 | 55 | 14 | |
- SI: Individuals in shelters
- UI: Unsheltered individuals
- IFS: Individuals in families shelters
- UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
- S: Sheltered
- H: Homeless
Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics
| Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) | Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months | 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time | Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH | Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2016 | 74 | 2.1% | 461 | 26.9% | 83.7% |
| 2017 | 72 | 1.7% | 400 | 37.5% | 87.3% |
| 2018 | 157 | 4.1% | 293 | 79.1% | 94.6% |
| 2019 | 93 | 3.0% | 274 | 64.3% | 93.9% |
- Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
- Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
- 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
- Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
- Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing
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