Last updated Jul 3, 2023 1 Comment 1

Downtown Emergency Service Center - DESC Seatle

Address
515 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA - 98104

Walk in daily.
Hours: 8am to 4:45pm.

For Men: Serves men 60+ or any adult vulnerable due to mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and/or medical condition.
For Women: Visit at 8am to the shelter registration desk. Assignments made at 10am. Additional slots assigned as space allows. Serves anyone that is a female.

DESC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who are most marginalized find homes, health and community. Founded in 1979 as an emergency shelter for vulnerable homeless men and women living with mental illness, substance-use disorders, and other disabilities. Today, DESC is the Puget Sound Region's most comprehensive provider of services, including housing, for chronically homeless adults. DESC's services include emergency shelter and outreach, supportive housing, mental health care, addiction treatment, crisis intervention, employment services and vocational training. At DESC, uncommon efforts produce uncommon results that help eliminate homelessness, one person at a time.

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Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

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  1. Bed bugs. That is all.

    Answer posted on Feb 15, 2023 0

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

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  1. They literally stole my moon boot (I had a broken leg at the time).

    Answer posted on Feb 15, 2023 0

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

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  1. Yes

    Answer posted on Feb 15, 2023 0

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1 Comment

  1. Gil
    Gil
    Feb 15, 2023Reply
    Ridden with bed bugs. NOT a place to go unless you seriously have no other options. They give you a bed (a plus) and they feed you (also a plus), but for crying out loud - literally the WORST shelter I've EVER been in. Hated every minute of it. I had a broken leg at the time, thus, I had a "moon boot". I took it off to sleep, and SOMEONE STOLE IT. BUT HEAR THIS... I was able to fill out one of the HMIS surveys (which determines your eligibility for more permanent housing) so it's worth it to stay at least one night - fill out their survey, get a case worker, and get more sustainable housing. Other than that - I wouldn't say here another night further. Honestly.

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