The New Community Shelter provides emergency and temporary shelter, meals, education, resource referrals, and support to men and women.

All is done in an atmosphere of respect for self & others at all times.

Our staff works to supply the necessary services and ensure a safe environment.

We are here to support the dignity and self-image of our residents and assist them in their transition to permanent shelter and a self-sustaining lifestyle.

2008 STATISTICS

Emergency Shelter:  714        
Men:   514                                                        
Women:  200                                                    
Average stay was 38 days in 2008

TransitionalLiving: 39
Men:   29
Women:   10
Average stay was 188 days in 2008

Emergency Shelter:                 

Mental Health Issues:                305       43%     

Medical Issues:                         289       40%

Alcohol Abuse Issues:               284       40%     

Drug Abuse Issues:                   224       31%     

Co-Occurring Disorder:               173       24%

Learning/Cognitive Disability:      106       15%

Veterans:                                   75        11%

Gambling Issues:                        25         4%

 Transitional Living:

Mental Health Issues:                  26         67%
Alcohol Abuse Issues:                 25         64%

Medical Issues:                           19        49%

Co-Occurring Disorder:                 19        49%
Drug Abuse Issues:                     14         36%

Veterans:                                     6         15%

Learning/Cognitive Disability:          5         13%

Gambling Issues:                          1          3%