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Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options. 

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

Provides an emergency shelter for men.

Emergency Shelter Services - Provides emergency/crisis short-term shelter for women with children of any age, including male children (ages 13-17). The shelter provides a safe place to sleep, evening meal, laundry, and shower facilities. The length of stay is 30 days. Residents are encouraged to meet with the Emergency Shelter Lead Supervisor for long term stability plan

Transitional Shelter Services for Women with Children - Provides immediate relief to women, 18 and over, with children (male children must be 12 years of age or younger). In addition, provides life's basic needs - food, clothing, personal care items, laundry facilities, transportation, and telephones to make appointments. Supportive services provided include life skill classes, employment assistance, budgeting, family literacy, parenting classes, tutoring, and case management with a goal of finding and maintaining permanent housing.

Primary Health Care Centralized Intake is the centralized intake location for Polk County. Anyone experiencing homelessness can be referred to PHC for assistance. Each case manager will complete an intake with the household and may provide referrals to shelter, housing, public benefits or any other resource that will meet the household needs. Anyone who may be seeking emergency shelter for their family should come to PHC to complete an intake as all emergency family shelters placements are referred through PHC.

Also offers a shower to those who are homeless and in need.

Provides shelter for those that are homeless and provides supportive services for residents and community members.

Offers Housing services, including rent and utilities. Also offers a food pantry, gas vouchers for medical appointments only, and prescription assistance.

Emergency shelter for single men, single women, and families. Meals served to anyone, including breakfast and supper.

Provides a first point of contact individuals need to contact who are in need of shelter services. It will guide anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct supports and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

Emergency 24 hour temporary shelter during winter months November 1st through April 30th. No drinking or drugs allowed at the shelters (cannot bring in alcohol, drugs, or weapons) but persons who are intoxicated are not turned away.

The Warming Shelter in Sioux City offers a temporary emergency shelter for people who do not have a warm place to stay out of the cold and winter weather. It is open from November 1st to April 30th annually.

Welcomes any and all who are in need of shelter, provides support necessary to help these individuals get their lives on track, provides shelter, food, and hope, stability, and finally help them on a path to reintegrate into the community and become a contributor to the region.

Provides services aimed at reducing youth homelessness by providing funding for various activities, including housing and supportive services.

The program prioritizes serving unaccompanied youth up to age 24, including pregnant and parenting youth, who meet the definition of homelessness outlined by HUD.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month’s rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Offers emergency shelter for anyone to come stay out of the cold for a night, December through March. Intake time begins daily at 6 pm, must stay the night once checked in, residents will not be allowed back in if leaving after check-in. 

Offers Housing services, including rent and utilities. Also offers a food pantry, gas vouchers for medical appointments only, and prescription assistance.

Provides single-family, short-term emergency shelter for homeless and displaced families. Provides support to assist families in identifying permanent housing and other community resources they may need.

EMERGENCY MEN'S HOUSING:

Overnight housing is available for single men. At 9 pm each evening, the gymnasium converts into a sleeping space. The gym can accommodate up to 45 men, but solutions can be made if there are more.


Guests have a designated space within the gym, a mattress, bedding and pillows, towels, and basic supplies. A locker and tub are also assigned for storage of personal items.


Overnight housing guests share a day room, bathroom, and laundry. This short-term overnight shelter is designed to help guests transition in to on-site apartment living while securing an income source.


The following is available to guests of MCSA: 24-hour staffing assistance; Food, clothing, and other basic need items; Educational opportunities and support programs; Gymnasium access; Computer access. Check-in for Overnight Housing is available daily from 6 am until 10 pm. Identification will be requested at the time of check-in.


EMERGENCY FAMILY AND SINGLE WOMEN'S HOUSING:

The Family & Individual Housing Units provide a secure living space for families with children and single women.  Eight private rooms are available, and accommodations can be made for any size family.  Each unit includes beds, bedding, pillows, towels, and basic supplies.  Additional beds or cribs are available as needed.


The units share a large open living space, kitchenette, bathroom, and laundry.  Space is always available for those in Muscatine County who need a place to stay.