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Homeless Emergency Shelter Resources

An emergency shelter is a place for people to live temporarily when they cannot live in their previous residence or lack a residence. Emergency shelters may include emergency housing for the unhoused, domestic violence or victims of sexual abuse.

For a full comprehensive list of Pinellas County emergency shelters, visit: Homeless Resource Guide.

Homeless Families with Minors

Families with minor children experiencing unsheltered homelessness must call First Contact’s Homeless Helpline to be assessed for the mainstream family shelter waitlist. Immediate placement is not guaranteed, and wait times vary.

Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 or visit First Contact.

Hope Villages of America – The Haven

Services and shelter for survivors of domestic violence, including an Emergency Safe House, case management, job readiness, and more. Employment and participation in weekly life skills classes required.

Phone: (727) 442-4128

Website: Hope Villages of America

Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA)

Shelter, preventative, emergency, restorative support (including housing) available for survivors of domestic violence (adults, families, and pets) located at: 1011 1st Avenue N. (2nd Floor) St Petersburg, FL. 33705.

24-hour online chat: www.CASAPinellas.org/chat

Phone: (727) 895-4912

Website: CASAPinellas.org

24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (727) 895-4912 TTY: (727) 828-1269

Pinellas Safe Harbor

An emergency homeless shelter and jail-diversion program designed to be a safe haven for people who are homeless and require services to get back on their feet. Clothing and supportive services are available.

Shelter Information

  • Pinellas County residents only
  • Adult (18+) emergency shelter beds
  • Meals
  • 24-hour walk-in’s welcome
  • Website: PinellasSheriff.gov/SafeHarbor
  • Phone: (727) 464-8058

Pinellas Hope

A program of Catholic Charities, Emergency shelter for adults (18+). Pinellas Hope’s mission is to provide a safe living environment and the necessary support for homeless adults to become self-sufficient. Basic needs and supportive services are available.

Shelter Information

  • Adult (18+) emergency shelter beds
  • Meals
  • Tuesday intakes available
  • Primary outdoor accommodations and most residents reside in a tent
  • Website: pinellashope.org
  • Phone: (727) 556-6397

Homeless Empowerment Program

Emergency shelter for homeless and veterans. Individuals receive an array of support services that basic needs, health care, and workforce training.

Shelter Information

  • Adults (18+) emergency shelter beds.
  • Meals
  • Website: hepempowers.org
  • Phone: (727) 442-9041

Salvation Army St. Petersburg Emergency Shelter

Emergency shelter for adults that offers case management and basic needs to help residents move towards self-sufficiency.

Shelter Information

St. Vincent de Paul C.A.R.E. Center

Emergency shelter for adults (18+) and veterans. Those enrolled in the CARE Center are assessed and placed with counselors who work together on specialized housing plans with the goal of permanent and stable housing.

Shelter Information

Westcare -Turning Point

An emergency intervention shelter and inebriate receiving facility that provides emergency intervention shelter services for homeless adults with substance abuse issues and accepts inebriated adults directly from the street. Clients may also be linked to community-based health and human services including temporary shelter, nourishment, shower facilities, case management, supportive counseling, skills-building groups and 12-Step meetings.

Shelter Information