Resources

The Homeless Services Program facilitates connections to resources and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia.

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Emergency Rental Assistance Programs

The District has several programs to support housing providers and tenants with emergency rental assistance:
 

• STAY DC: STAY DC is a financial assistance program for D.C. renters and housing providers who are looking for support to cover housing and utility expenses and offset the loss of income. Apply today to receive money you can use to help you pay for your rent, gas, water, and electricity.
   

• Landlord Partnership Fund

 

Additional Community and Federal Resources

• American Job Center

• DBH Homeless Services

• DBH Mobile Crisis

• DC Food Finder

• DC Housing Search

• DCPS Homeless Children and Youth Services

• Emergency Shelter Access

• Free Non- Driver Identification Information

• National Alliance to End Homelessness

• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

• Obtaining a Driver’s License

• Project Empowerment

• Substance Abuse Assessment

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

• The Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) 

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Veterans Resources

• A Wider Circle and Lighthouse DC provide donated household items to assist tenants settle into their new home: 

  • A Wider Circle​

  • Lighthouse DC

 

District residents may request emergency shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during hypothermia season (November 1 – March 31).