Resources
To get a bed at a year-round shelter in Rhode Island, start at a Regional Access Point. Visit or call one of the access points below to complete a short assessment. After hours, leave a message and staff will call you back. If you can't get to one, call and they can send a street outreach team to meet you. In an emergency, you can also go straight to a shelter and ask for a bed: staff will let you in if there's space, or point you to a shelter that has one.
United Way's free helpline connects you to shelter, food and other services, with translation in many languages.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
More information (external site)Statewide helpline for survivors of domestic violence, run by the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Advocates can connect you to a confidential shelter.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
More information (external site)Start here for a year-round shelter bed. Visit or call one of 7 access points across Rhode Island to complete the assessment.
Visit or call any of them, wherever you are in the state. After hours, leave a message and they'll call you back.
A mobile access point run by House of Hope CDC that visits a different site each weekday.
Mondays: McDonald's
Tuesdays: Project Weber/RENEW
Wednesdays: Thundermist Health Center
Thursdays: Thundermist Health Center
186 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI (open in Google Maps)
Fridays: Cranston Street Armory
For survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
Most of these shelters are funded by the state and take new guests after an assessment at a Regional Access Point. Shelters for domestic violence survivors are listed by helpline only, because their locations are confidential.
27 shelters found
Amos House
For requests for assistance: gethelp@amoshouse.com
amoshouse.com (external site)Amos House
Amos House
90-day temporary shelter program in Providence for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders (with separate designations for men and women).
amoshouse.com (external site)Confidential safe home for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in northern Rhode Island.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
bvacri.org (external site)Community Care Alliance
The Dignity Bus is a creative, collaborative effort with the City of Woonsocket to provide 20 emergency beds on a nightly basis.
communitycareri.org (external site)Community Care Alliance
Beds are very limited, so there may be a wait.
communitycareri.org (external site)Crossroads Rhode Island
Confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
crossroadsri.org (external site)Crossroads Rhode Island
For families with at least one adult and children under 18.
crossroadsri.org (external site)Crossroads Rhode Island
Confidential safe home for survivors of domestic violence in Washington County.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
dvrcsc.org (external site)House of Hope CDC
Confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
ebccenter.org (external site)Crossroads Rhode Island
Haus of Codec
An affirming shelter for young adults 18 to 24. You can also apply with the pre-screening form on Haus of Codec's website.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
hausofcodec.org (external site)Lucy's Hearth
OpenDoors
Beds are filled through the OpenDoors Pawtucket access point (401-214-5542).
opendoorsri.org (external site)OpenDoors
Beds are filled through the Community Care Alliance access point in Woonsocket (401-445-4237).
opendoorsri.org (external site)For women leaving prison. Admission only by referral from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections.
Emergency shelter run by Rhode Island Rescue Ministries. Not part of the state-funded shelter system.
providencerescuemission.org (external site)Confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
sojournerri.org (external site)WARM Center
Can't accept registered sex offenders because it's near a school.
warmcenter.org (external site)WARM Center
Confidential, pet-safe shelter for survivors of domestic violence in Newport and Bristol counties.
The address is kept confidential for residents' safety.
wrcnbc.org (external site)Printable guide to shelter, food, health care and outreach in Providence.
Printable guide for northern Rhode Island.
Printable guide for the East Bay and Newport County.
Printable guide for southern Rhode Island.
Family Service of Rhode Island helps 18- to 24-year-olds find housing, including short host-home stays. Call 401-519-2280.
Seasonal warming centers during cold weather, from the RI Emergency Management Agency.
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.
Support through school, from the RI Department of Education.
Beds and hours change, so call before you go.
Compiled from RI Executive Office of Housing, RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and United Way of Rhode Island, and each shelter's own website.
Last reviewed October 6, 2026.
BH Link is available 24/7: (401) 414-LINK (5465).
Residential treatment bed availability