Gladys Ray Shelter
The mission of the Gladys Ray Shelter is to provide a safe and comfortable place to stay for people who cannot access other shelter options in the community. The emergency shelter will also help connect people to permanent housing and services in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. The Gladys Ray Shelter is able to serve 25 men and 10 women per night.
Construction is underway on a community-based alcohol detoxification facility set to open at the site in May 2008. It will offer non-medical detox services to help an additional 25 individuals per night stabilize their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Follow-up and referrals will be central to this program. Staff will help connect guests with community services, make calls, assist with paperwork, and refer clients to medical, psychiatric and substance abuse care as needed.
Right now, the shelter is open from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Once fully operational, the facility will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The shelter is located at 1519 1st Avenue South.