Emergency Shelter Programs
Do not judge by appearances; a rich heart may be under a poor coat.
– Scottish Proverb
With a helping hand, our clients can start rebuilding. We see tears of frustration and desperation daily, but also tears of joy. There are women and men that come into our shelters with nowhere else to turn, having come out of incarceration or other dangerous situations. But they slowly create their own triumphs: they get a job, they work with our case managers, they grow and find stability. Our clients overcome addictions and mental health issues, they escape domestic violence – they better themselves.
Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter Program
The Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter is a Co-ed 88-bed facility that offers homeless adults a safe place to sleep, shower, and receive laundry assistance. The shelter is the largest in Frederick County and is open 365 days a year. We provide case management for residents so that they may set up a plan to find secure housing. If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter call 301-631-2670, x 112.
Hours of Operation:
Year-Round, 7 days/ a week
Clients Admitted:
Nightly, 6:30-9:00pm
No admittance after 9:00pm
Closes: 7:00am
Emergency Family Shelter Program
The Emergency Family Shelter provides a place of stability for families experiencing hardships due to homelessness and poverty. In partnership with houses of worship, we offer a safe place for families to sleep. Our day site offers a place where families can cook meals, do laundry, and look for jobs as they work to transition out of homelessness. We provide shelter residents with case management support. If you or someone you know needs emergency family shelter call 301-631-2670.
Hours of Operation: Year-Round, 24 hours/day, 7 days a week