Homelessness

Temporary Housing

General Shelters

CAP Line

If you are currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, call the CAP Line to be connected to a shelter and resources tailored to your unique situation. Shelters connected to CAP Line: Bethany House, City Gospel Mission, Found House, Goodwill, Joseph House, Lighthouse Youth Services, Talbert House, Salvation Army, Shelterhouse, YWCA. Learn More >

513-381-SAFE (7233) Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm

The Salvation Army (Center Hill)

The Salvation Army transitional housing program offers temporary shelter for those who need a place to stay until they find a permanent place to live, whether you’ve been evicted, are dealing with an addiction, face a domestic break-up or have another type of housing crisis. Learn More >

(513) 242-9100 Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm (Closed 12-1:00)

6381 Center Hill Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224

St. Francis - St. Joseph Catholic Worker House

A shelter which does not need to be accessed through the CAP line. St. Francis-St. Joseph House operates as an emergency, short term homeless shelter. They offer shelter to sixteen men, with most stays limited to eight weeks. Learn More >

(513) 381-4941 Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm & Friday (7:00am - 2:00pm)

Ask for Andy or John.

1437 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Special Shelters

For Patients Recently Discharged

Center for Respite Care

Provides medical care to people experiencing homelessness coming straight out of hospital. Learn More >

513-621-1868

For Pets

Found House Pets

Temporarily gives shelter to dogs, cats, and other pets while their owners are in shelters, hospitals, or rehabilitation programs. They also have vaccines, spay/neuter services and veterinary care.

513-471-1100

For Women & Moms

Lydia's House

A shelter which is not accessed through the CAP line that specifically supports pregnant woman and women with at least one child. They have 5 rooms available and will take women with up to 3 children under the age of 12. Learn More >

513-549-7752

YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter

Provides safe, secure, trauma-informed, confidential shelter for survivors of intimate partner violence. Learn More >

513-872-9259

For Veterans

Easterseals

Easterseals has solutions that work for veterans, from getting off the streets and out of shelters, to training for a new job and finding safe, stable, independent housing with a network of 200+ community partners.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Projects (HVRP)

Supports veterans experiencing homelessness with the assistance, resources, and mentoring needed to achieve stability and personal success. FREE to all veterans regardless of time in service or discharge status. Learn More >

513-240-6897 Call or Text (24/7)

- - - Out of minutes? Dial 211 to make a FREE call to United Way who will connect you to Easterseals. Or tell your social services case manager you’d like to talk with Easterseals Military & Veteran Services.

Goodwill

Per Diem Residential Program

A program for eligible veterans experiencing homelessness in need of employment assistance and intensive and holistic services in order to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. The goal of all participants is to ultimately achieve full-time employment within the community. Learn More >

(513) 381-7233

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Projects (HVRP)

513-631-4500