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Shelter for single men, single women, and families with children. Provides a laundry facility for the homeless. Laundry supplies are provided. Shelter is handicap accessible including wheelchair accessible rooms and an elevator.

Provides an emergency shelter for homeless women and children. This is an alcohol and drug free 30-day program. 

Shelter provides 360 beds for men ages 19 and over. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Offers a bed, showers, and storage for personal belongings. Services for clients include case management and medical and psychiatric services.

Health clinics include:

- Charles Drew Medical Clinic:  Schedule varies weekly. Patients must schedule appointment through clinic; call (402) 345-9860.

- Visiting Nurse Association:  Monday and Thursday in the Services Center from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, and in the Baright Shelter from 3:30 pm-7 pm.

- Creighton University Magis Clinic:  Saturday afternoon medical clinic.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter, operating during winter months (November 1st through April 30th) annually. Food is provided.

Offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather.

Provides services aimed at reducing youth homelessness by providing funding for various activities, including housing and supportive services.

Prioritizes serving unaccompanied youth through age 24, including pregnant and parenting youth, who meet the definition of homelessness outlined by HUD.

Emergency shelter serving men, single women, and families. The shelter is substance-free.

Meals served three times per day. Clients meet with a case manager within 72 hours of arrival to define barriers and set goals.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter, operating during winter months (November 1st through April 30th) annually. Food is provided.

Offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather.

Offers a 30 day stay. Space is limited, single women share a room, family rooms are available to accommodate families. 

Offered when available toiletries and other daily essentials such as diapers laundry detergent, hygiene products and food items.

Emergency overnight shelter serving 20–25 guests per night and entry point for addiction recovery and mental health services.

Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation. PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street. LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan. EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance. LONG-TERM PROGRAMS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided. CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

Emergency services for men in need of immediate assistance. Food, shelter, clothing, and other basic needs are provided and each man is offered an opportunity for life change through resource case management, which provides the first steps toward preventing future homelessness. Special services provided for veterans.

Bus line and shuttle transportation daily from downtown Omaha 11 am-1 pm. Pick up is at the southeast corner of the park, call for times and location. Metro bus service available daily.

Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Provides temporary shelter housing for single men, single women, and families. Men are in separate residences from women and children even if the rest of their family is in the women's shelter. Residents are able to stay at the shelter for a maximum of 6 months as they work on a transition plan for self-sufficiency. The shelter provides referrals and support to residents as they work on their transition plan.

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options. 

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.