Miami Homeless Trust
websiteHomeless Helpline
Since emergency shelters in the community do not take walk-ins, the Homeless Helpline is the single best way to identify persons experiencing homelessness.
Mobile outreach teams serve as the "front door" to the homeless system and teams canvas the entire geographic area of Miami-Dade County identifying individuals living in places not meant for human habitation such as the streets, cars, parks or abandoned buildings. Outreach teams also partner with school personnel, police departments and others to identify homeless households.
Outreach teams coordinate with hospitals, courts and other institutions to coordinate and plan the discharge of persons experiencing homelessness.
Designated access points are also established to assess and assist vulnerable homeless sub-populations, including unaccompanied youth, persons fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking and veterans.
For additional resources and support, apply with your smartphone, OR call 1-877-994-4357.
Emergency Shelters
After calling the Helpline at 1-877-994-4357, services can be accessed at:
Camillus House Day Center 1603 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Miami Beach Walk-In Center, 771 17th Street (Miami Beach residents only)
Visit Miami-Dade Public Library for information on hours and locations, call 786-988-6816 or email socialservicesmail@mdpls.org
Food Assistance
Hot meals are provided to homeless and at-risk households throughout Miami-Dade County thanks in large part to community-based organizations and faith-based groups. Longtime hot meal sites serving primarily unsheltered individuals include (Feeding dates and times are subject to change):
Camillus House Day Center
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Miami Rescue Mission
Monday - Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa
Every day, except Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Showers
Shower services are available at the following locations:
Camillus House - Monday - Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m.
Miami Rescue Mission - Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mail Services
Persons who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness can send and receive mail at Camillus House Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. to noon.