Delaware Homeless Shelters

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, encompassing the state of Delaware and the nine counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a believing community, professing its faith in God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Through Baptism and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are joined not only to Christ, the Head of the body, which is His Church, but to all who believe in Him as Lord and Savior

Mission-Based in New Castle County, Delaware, Friendship House is a non-profit Christian corporation in service to those individuals and families that are or are at risk of becoming homeless. Welcoming to all, Friendship House strives to serve and as sanctuary and a stepping stone to each person in need through the traditional spiritual ministries of hospitality, education, empowerment and community.

Mission-Based in New Castle County, Delaware, Friendship House is a non-profit Christian corporation in service to those individuals and families that are or are at risk of becoming homeless. Welcoming to all, Friendship House strives to serve and as sanctuary and a stepping stone to each person in need through the traditional spiritual ministries of hospitality, education, empowerment and community.

House of Joseph Transitional Residence provides homeless persons with transitional housing for up to two years following a stay in House of Joseph I or Hope House I Emergency Shelter. Supported with ongoing case management, residents continue working on the root causes of homelessness to regain self-sufficiency. To achieve program objectives of employment retention and independent living, they have access to services in job search/training and have an opportunity to acquire life management skills.

Mary Mother of Hope House Transitional Residence offers housing to women who have lived through homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence or other life challenges. In this residence, they work toward achieving employment retention and independent living. All who enter Hope House Transitional Residence have successfully completed a stay at Hope House I Emergency Shelter for homeless women.

Nazareth House fills a need beyond that of emergency shelters by giving families the time and support they need to address complex challenges that include finding employment, building life management skills and pursuing long-range goals. With the assistance of a case manager, families can prepare for a future of independent living.

Nazareth House fills a need beyond that of emergency shelters by giving families the time and support they need to address complex challenges that include finding employment, building life management skills and pursuing long-range goals. With the assistance of a case manager, families can prepare for a future of independent living.

St. Francis Transitional Residence provides a comprehensive network of supportive services for women with children. Services include child care, a crucial link in the successful transition from poverty to self-sufficiency.

Most homeless clients leaving a residential treatment facility are without resources or employment. Through the Andrew's Place Emergency Shelter, Friendship House can also provide such clients with room and board until they can acquire employment. For most clients, Andrew's Place's highly structured and supportive environment also eases the transition back into everyday life with all its temptations and distractions.

Homeward Bound developed an intermediate program within the transitional housing program, the Second Step Program. The Second Step Program is designed to provide residents up to an additional 60 days of case management services, shelter, and three meals a day as they take the steps required (to secure employment either full-time or part-time, establish a bank account, and begin to repair credit) to enter either the long term transitional housing program at Emmaus House or secure permanent housing.

YWCA Delaware supports the entire family unit with shelter and opportunities to learn valuable life skills and increase their education to obtain adequate employment in preparation for their move to permanent housing.  For more information please call 302.658.7110 or email hlmcinfo@ywcade.org .

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Bethany House I provides long-term supportive housing for formerly homeless women who have a wide spectrum of special needs. Residents, some of whom are employed, may suffer from mental or physical handicaps. Those unable to work are encouraged to perform volunteer jobs and to participate in job training or consumer programs.

Maria Lorenza Longo House is a long-term residence for single women who need ongoing support to prevent them from returning to homelessness. Most residents come to Maria Lorenza Longo House to work toward greater self-sufficiency after a successful stay at a transitional program and at Mary Mother of Hope House I, an emergency shelter for single women.

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Oxford Houses which offer alcohol and drug free, democratically run, community housing alternatives for people who are recovering from substance use conditions.Community Housing programs for people who are homeless and people with mental health and/or substance use problems who are leaving hospitals and other institutions, including prison.Rental subsidies for people who can live on their own, but whose incomes are below 50% of area median income and who need help to pay the rent and utilities.Transitional housing for adults who have complete detox and are waiting for a residential treatment bed.Short and longer-term transitional housing for people who are homeless.Licensed group homes for adults with mental health conditions who need personal care assistance.Licensed residential treatment for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health use conditions