HomelessShelterDirectory

Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. - Durham, NC

Description: Emergency Shelter.Direct Substance Abuse Services.

Shelter Journey Programs
UMD’s Community Shelter has 81 beds for men, 30 for women and nine family rooms with a total of 38 beds for parents and their children, for a total of 149 beds. There are also 25 overflow mats that supplement the bed space when needed, especially during severe weather (including when the temperature is below freezing) known as White Flag nights, for a total of 174 beds. The shelter now seeks to provide every single client not just with food and shelter, but also with a future, offering case management to end their homelesness through our Journey Programs
New Arrivals
Our main check-in for new arrivals is held each Monday morning beginning at 10 a.m. We accept referrals from other agencies and from clergy from supporting faith communities 24 hours per day, seven days a week. New arrivals receive a bed for the next 14 nights and have access to hygiene products and showers, the Clothing Closet, meals in the Café and Bread for the Journey.



Do you have items to donate? Contact Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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Important:
Many of these shelters now have waiting lists. Please call before going to them. Many waiting lists are very long. Shelters and service also go out of business. Always call ahead to confirm that this location is still active. If you find that this location is no longer operating, please send us a comment using the form below.

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Do you have items to donate? Contact Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.