We’re Here to Help

The Women's Center is Wake County’s only day shelter exclusively for single women experiencing homelessness.

If you are unhoused and in need of assistance, you are welcome at The Women's Center.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Single women (18+)

  • Experiencing Homelessness

  • In Wake County

  • Can come to our office to receive services

How to get started

1. Check in at the front desk to begin the intake process

2. Meet with our Care Specialist to determine your needs

3. Receive Day Shelter services

4. Work with your case manager to establish ongoing support

Day Shelter Services

Meals:
Breakfast: 8:30am - 9:30am
Lunch: 11:30am - 12:30pm

To go options available for unsheltered individuals

Clothing Closet:
Access to undergarments, pants, shirts, shoes, coats, accessories, personal hygiene products, and other necessary items.

Documents, Benefits, Resources, and Referrals:
Access to computers, phones, fax, and printers. Resources and referrals to local assistance programs. System navigation support to obtain vital documents, such as Social Security Cards, Birth Certificates, ID’s, licenses, insurance, housing, employment, and education documents.

Healthcare:
Advance Community Health is onsite each Monday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm providing behavioral health appointments.

Each Tuesday BOTH Primary Care and Behavioral Health appointments are available from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

  • General Health Care

  • Women’s Health Care Services

  • Complete Physicals

  • Immunizations

  • Behavioral Health Counseling

  • Substance Abuse Counseling

  • Pharmacy Services (provided through ACH Pharmacy in Southeast Raleigh)

Basic Needs:
Access to basic needs, including hygiene and toiletry items, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush & toothpaste, and incontinence supplies. Guests may also access laundry services and showers.

Day Storage:
Day storage is provided for women while receiving assistance at The Women’s Center.

Instructional and Enrichment Workshops:
Partners and volunteers provide a wide array of enrichment/empowerment classes and workshops on topics including housing, budgeting and banking, life skills, yoga, breathing/stress management, addiction recovery, nutrition, yoga, self-defense, art, Bible study, and cookie decorating.

Housing Support:
Case managers work with guests to identify individually appropriate housing, make connections and referrals as necessary, and assist guests in securing safe, permanent housing.