St. Vincent Haven Emergency and Transitional Living Shelter

St. Vincent Haven is a 26-bed emergency and transitional living shelter serving males 18 years and older who are homeless.
Normal length of stay is 30 days but that can be extended if the resident is making solid efforts to secure the resources necessary to allow them to obtain and maintain permanent housing.

Potential residents can request intake starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 4:00 p.m. other days.
St. Vincent Haven is open 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays and 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. other days.
What services do residents receive?
Services begin with a comprehensive intake process which provides us with information about the resident and the services they may need to move toward self-sufficiency.
Residents receive:
- Assistance to develop and implement an Exit Plan and a Savings Plan
- Assistance to identify potential employers, complete job applications, prepare resumes and practice interviewing
skills
- Assistance to secure veterans and/or public benefits
- Referrals and collaborative case management for housing, mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Assistance with legal issues through a partnering community service provider
- Encouragement to further their educational qualifications through GED preparation assistance and materials and
assistance to identify, apply and find financial support for community college or a four-year institution.
- Computer and internet access for use for training, education, and obtaining employment
- Meals, clothing, personal items
- Transportation to appointments, interviews and employment