General Resources

INTERACTING WITH POLICE

• Here is some helpful information on interacting with the police, should you encounter this situation. Videos can be found in Pashto and Dari.

EMERGENCY HOUSING/SHELTERS

DC Coalition for the Homeless (202) 399-7093

• 24/7 Shelter Hotline – when the temperature or Wind Chill is 32 or below, the District of Columbia issues a Hypothermia Alert. On Hypothermia Alert Day, the District is obligated by law to make shelter available. On those days, your call to the Shelter Hotline should result in the dispatch of a van to take the person from the street to an emergency shelter (or to a hospital if needed). The van is equipped with items such as water, blankets, gloves and jackets.

Community of Hope (202) 407-7747 (General) / (202) 540-9857 (24-Hour Nurse Helpline

• Provides short-term emergency shelter for families with 24-hour support. Works to stabilize families at risk of becoming homeless through specialized services and connection to other community resources. Helps families experiencing homelessness exit shelter quickly and move into their own homes with short- to medium-term rental and utility assistance and supportive services. Clients must be referred through the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center – (202) 546-0017 or (202) 724-4208