Program Information

The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House provides shelter, laundry facilities, and showers, for homeless individuals and families. Services include 80 Men's beds, 20 Women's beds, 7 Family rooms, Laundry Facilities, and Showers.

Guests need to be able to care for themselves in order to be able to stay at BDHH. Guests can use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, knee scooters, etc. but must be independently mobile if using these items.

Beds are on a first come / first serve basis, beds cannot be reserved. Families with children under 18 can only stay in the family rooms.

Intake for Family Rooms: Please call ahead to check on availability of family rooms. A background check (available for free through the Clerk of Courts) will be required as part of the application. After receiving a printed background check, ask for the Family Coordinator to set up an intake appointment.

A locker program is available for individuals to rent at $10.00/week or $30.00/month. Guests may be eligible for "chore exchange" to earn a locker. Please speak to staff to learn eligibility requirements.

Individuals who work overnight are permitted to sleep during the day with documentation of work schedule. These individuals can make arrangements with staff to be let into the shelter after their shift is over.

Individuals who are intoxicated are able to stay at the House as long as they are able to take care of themselves.

Eligibility

Open to all

Disabilities access

Accessible parking and restrooms.

Required Documents

None

Application Process

Guests will have to go through a security check when they arrive. No outside food or beverages are allowed for individuals, except for workers who have verification. Family rooms: background check is required, ask for the Family Coordinator to set up an intake appointment.