Spokane has a regional network of spaces and resources available for use by those needing a safe place to spend the night or day from the elements during emergencies. Those include shelter for single adults, families, young adults, and youths during days and nights, libraries during business hours, drinking fountains and splash pads and pools.
Active shelter bed availability for the Spokane area. Listings are updated frequently. Recommend calling ahead to confirm.
Library Services offered at Lacey Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in George
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
Library Services offered at Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes. As well as Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma reads together, summer reading club, and book discussion resources.
Offers materials for all ages: books, magazines, newspapers, CD's, videos, and cassettes.
Offers the Handforth Gallery, Storytimes and Crafts, Tacoma Reads Together, summer reading club, book discussion resources, and computer labs with internet access.
Also provides remote access to full-text articles from hundreds of magazines newspapers and journals; business resources, homework assistance and more.
Library Services offered at Mount Vernon City Library
Provides full library services.
Full service library services including books, magazines, videos, CDs, DVDs and larger print material check-out; children's and adult programs; periodicals; reference materials; Spanish language materials; books on CD; internet and word processing services; e-books, access to downloadable books and electronic audo books.
Providing 24 hour daily shelter to young adults (ages 18-24). Day center is open 8am-4pm, shelter is open 4pm-8am. Meals served. Laundry and showers available to shelter and day center guests.
Offers a 24 hour, low barrier shelter for youth/young adults experiencing homelessness between the ages of 18-24 (services can be utilized until age 25 is reached)
The Day Center is open daily from 8am-4pm.
Night Shelter provided from 4pm-8am daily.
Program serves all genders.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily
Laundry services, and showers available for use for Day Center and Night Program
Case Management on site
Daily programming focusing on life skills - Educational and workforce training opportunities available weekly.
Provides drop-in support services for adult American Indians and Alaska Natives, including clothing, nursing, health care, mental health, cultural programming, housing case management and DSHS support. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides emergency drop-in support services for Native clients.
Services include the following:
- Advocacy/case management
- Emergency clothing
- Nursing services
- Assessment and referral to drug and alcohol treatment
- Cultural programming
- Applications and questions regarding DSHS benefits, as well as BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) benefits.
Also provides a place for clients to socialize, watch television, and participate in Native cultural activities. Offers Native arts and craft sessions weekly.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Drop-in Services offered by PorchLight on Eastgate Way
Provides a place for homeless men to relax. Offers three meals per day, case management, computer access, clothing, hygiene items and temporary mail service. Serves men ages 18 and older; no children. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides a place for homeless men to relax. Provides breakfast and lunch. Additionally offers:
- Hygiene items
- Computer access
- One-on-one case management
- Temporary mailing address service
- Donated clothing
- Showers, includes towels and soap
- Laundry, includes detergent
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Manson
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
Severe Weather Information Services offered at 211INFO
Severe weather shelters may be activated when certain weather criteria are met. Criteria varies by shelter. Information for seasonal winter shelters and year-round shelters is also available.
Severe weather shelters may be activated when certain weather criteria are met. Criteria varies by shelter. Information for seasonal winter shelters and year-round shelters is also available.
Hygiene Facility offered by LIHI's Urban Rest Stop in Ballard
Provides restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. Serves men, women, families, youth and children; prioritizes those who are homeless. No smoking, intoxication or drug use allowed. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Provides restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, with soap for laundry and showers. Also distributes limited toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, lotion and combs, as well as diapers, when available.
May have pet food for clients who have a dog or a cat.
Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories.
Also provides general and housing-specific information and referral services; including:
- Information on accessing emergency, transitional and permanent housing, including subsidized housing options
- Assistance with applications for housing in the downtown Seattle area
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Orting
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
Operates a nightly shelter for men experiencing homelessness at rotating host congregation spaces.
Operates a medium barrier shelter for 25 men experiencing homelessness at rotating host congregation spaces in Bellevue and Redmond. Men may access the following support services:
- Case management services are available
- 3 meals per day
- Laundry
- Showers
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in East Wenatchee
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
Shelter and Day Center offered at Catholic Community Services Southwest - Pierce County - Nativity House
Provides a safe place where men and women experiencing homelessness can get: a meal, hygiene items, clothes, mental health treatment, a good night's sleep, respect and more.
Provides a safe place where men and women experiencing homelessness can get:
- a meal,
- hygiene items,
- clothes,
- mental health treatment,
- a good night's sleep,
- respect, and
- opportunities to develop affirming and empowering relationships with staff, and begin a realistic process of generating income and becoming housed.
Can hold up to 299 people. Has about 117 men's beds and 50 women's beds.
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Fife
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library University Place
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Pateros
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
County Severe Weather Shelter Locator offered by Severe Weather Wahkiakum County at Wahkiakum County Department of Emergency Management
Counties operate local emergency management coordination during extreme weather events. Emergency management may include opening and operating warming centers during extreme cold weather.
Counties operate local emergency management coordination during extreme weather events. Emergency management may include opening and operating warming centers during extreme cold weather.
Community Library offered at NCW Libraries in Royal City
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish. Libraries serve as warming and cooling centers during regular hours of operation on extreme weather days.
Provides public library services at multiple locations throughout North Central WA, including the volunteer-based Oases of Literacy project, which promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities for Spanish speakers who are just beginning to learn English. Includes materials in Russian and Spanish.
Library Services offered at Pierce County Library Eatonville
Offers a broad range of print, online and audiovisual material that reflects the great diversity of interests and opinions in Pierce County communities. Provides free 24/7 access to online services.
Offers several services to Pierce County residents, including:
- Computers, laptops, wifi connection
- Printing, scanning, faxing, copying
- Books, audiobooks, DVDs, music, magazines
- Reservable meeting rooms and study rooms
- One-on-one appointments with a librarian (AskUs)
- Free access to various databases, market research tools, language learning tools, LinkedIn Learning, and other subscription services
- Basic computer and tech help
- Basic literacy, including digital, financial, cultural, more
- Job search help and tools
- STEAM programs and education resources
- Access to partner programs & services (varies)
- Early childhood education programming
- Reference & research help.
Library Services offered at Aberdeen Timberland Library
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages. Many locations also provide programs and events for adults. Provides computer services for those who wish to learn.
Provides books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, audio cassettes, newspapers and magazines for readers and library users of all ages.
Offers downloads of audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
Many locations also provide programs and events for adults and children, computers with access to the Internet, Microsoft Office and online reference databases.
Sessions on the computer can be reserved online or by calling the library.
Larger libraries also offer public meeting rooms.
Call your local library to see what services are available.