Seattle

This information is updated during Tier 2 and Tier 3 Severe Weather Protocol Activations. It was last updated 7/2/2025 at 3:45 pm as we prepare for the July 7-13 Tier 2 Activation.

Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline: (206) 245-1026 
Anyone can use this hotline during severe weather activations for information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations. Families with children can call to be connected with a shelter and a ride to that location.  

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The following are Seattle day centers for people experiencing homelessness. These day centers remain open on their regular schedule. 

  • The Salvation Army 
    • Jefferson Day Center (4th & Jefferson)
      • Every Day, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 
      • White Center Community Center  
  • Compass Day Center (77 S Washington St.)
    • Open Daily, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm 
  • YouthCare 
    • Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave)
      • Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (except Wednesdays CLOSED from 1:00–3:00 pm) (Ages 12-24) 
    • UDYC (4516 15th Ave. NE)  
      • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / Wednesday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm / Sunday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
      • Youth only (ages 12 to 24)
    • South Seattle (9416 Rainier Ave S)  
      • 24 hours (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm)  
      • Youth only (ages 12 to 24) 
  • Mary’s Place: Allen Family Center (3190 Martin Luther King Jr Way S) 
    • Families with children only 
    • Just off the Seattle Light Rail Line at the Mt. Baker station 
    • Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave N.) 
    • Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  
  • Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave NE) 
    • Monday – Tuesday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Wednesday – Friday, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm 
  • New Horizons Ministries (2709 3rd Ave) 
    • Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm  
    • Youth/Young Adult Only (13-25)  
  • Christ Spirit Church (6115 Beacon Ave S.) 
    • Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm  
    • Adults (Singles/Couples)  

If you need to find a day center or overnight shelter outside of an activation, please use our Regional Services Database, which will allow you to filter by a number of needs and factors to find the best option.